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I don't like being famous - it is like a prison. And driving for Ferrari would make it far worse.

Valentino Rossi

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Valentino Rossi
Age: 45
Born: 1979
Born: February 16
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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 would have probably stolen cars - it would have given me the same adrenaline rush as racing.
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In 2002 the Yamaha was at more or less the same level as the Honda, better in some ways, worse in others. But in the winter of last year between 2002 and 2003, Honda made a big step forward and it seemed as if Yamaha couldn't quite match that improvement.
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However I am looking forward to the two new Grands Prixs both Shanghai and Laguna Seca are fantastic tracks and it will be good to race at them.
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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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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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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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I'm really happy, and beating Marc [Marquez] at the very last chicane gives me an extra boost.
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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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Our sport is dangerous. We risk the life out there, so we need to stay calm and focused and leave all the rest out.
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We kept on racing, doing something that Luis [Salom] loved. Fortunately or unfortunately, life goes on.
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I am completely focused on being strong, riding fast, and enjoying myself. With the new generation of riders, only the chronometer counts. I need to be faster than them on track.
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I'm done with F1 unfortunately. I'm too old, the train has passed
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Barcelona is a special track. I have always loved the layout of the circuit, but also the atmosphere and the fans are special. It has always been good fun.
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I am focused on racing. I enjoy it. It's a great feeling to be back fighting for the title.
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To be a great motorbike racer, the most important thing is passion for the bike.
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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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I have always challenged myself and it's also important to learn from the rivals. Every rider has his own style, and you have to count on some elements that cannot be changed. On the contrary, the bike or the tires can change and it's important to adapt yourself. It's up to the rider to understand what he can change and how much he can adapt.
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Maybe if Graziano make another work or another sport I wouldn't have had this passion to be a rider.
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You look at Moto3, the races are very exciting. Moto2 is fantastic, and then MotoGP is boring.
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