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The most important thing is to have a good relationship with the bike... you have to understand what she wants. I think of a motorcycle as a woman, and I know that sounds silly, but it's true.

Valentino Rossi

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Valentino Rossi
Age: 45
Born: 1979
Born: February 16
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If I test the car for a year I can be quite competitive the next season.
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Friendship is very important to me. With some friends, we've known each other since we were kids and it's a very strong relationship. They always tell me what they think even when I am wrong. It's great to share with them the best moments. I also have many friends in the team, and I like to share my passion with them.
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The tragic incident of Luis Salom reminds us that our sport, our passion, is dangerous. We know it but, in a way, we don't think about it.
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I would have probably stolen cars - it would have given me the same adrenaline rush as racing.
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I am still here because I like to prove myself. I still like to ride the bike on track and enjoy the races. I still have good reasons to be in racing after so many years.
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I'm really happy, and beating Marc [Marquez] at the very last chicane gives me an extra boost.
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In 2009, I didn't like that Yamaha signed such a young and competitive teammate [Jorge Lorenzo]. But now everything is different. We are more mature. Everyone knows his role and position. Things are clear.
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To be a great motorbike racer, the most important thing is passion for the bike.
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Also, when I started racing he knew a lot of people and it was more easy for me to find the first bike, so I have a good chance for sure.
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I'm lucky because I don't feel too much pressure - it's only in the last hour before the race, and even then it's good, positive pressure.
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How do Ferrari know what I'm doing next year when I don't know what I'm doing next week?
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Maybe the bike is more dangerous, but the passion for the car for me is second to the bike.
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The great fights with your strongest rivals are always the biggest motivation. When you win easily it's not the same taste.
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But I could also start F1 or rallying. I love rallying much more.
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The speed is something dangerous but very exciting.
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I race to win. If I am on the bike or in a car it will always be the same.
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Motivation is the key. More than training, more than experience or age, motivation counts. You have to ask yourself: 'Why am I racing?' I race because I like it, because I'm really enjoying it. I like to set up my bike and ride it on track. After 20 years in the GPs I'm still highly motivated. Everything else is a consequence.
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I am able to ride the bike and think clearly about strategy and tyres. I also have positive thinking. I am very constructively critical.
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Once the races begin it's more difficult and there is never that much time for testing.
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