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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?

Valentino Rossi

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Valentino Rossi
Age: 45
Born: 1979
Born: February 16
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It is dangerous and unbelievably fast and entirely different from the kind of track I am used to racing on
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I try to have a different relationship with the bike. I don't give it a name, but I always speak with it. I don't know if the other riders do the same. This is not only a piece of metal - there is a soul. The bike talks back too. But not with a voice, with the components
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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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Fortunately during my career I have won more or less everything, so I need to enjoy it to have the right motivation.
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I like physical exercise. I actually like sports in general. I really like snowboarding and playing soccer, too.
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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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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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I have so much respect for my opponents many of them watched the races as little children and were supporting me!
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I feel 100% a Yamaha rider in my heart. I had a long career and raced with several factory bikes, but the highlight of my career is undoubtedly with Yamaha.
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The work that we do during the winter is very important we have a new bike and it's important to develop it during this time.
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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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I race to win. If I am on the bike or in a car it will always be the same.
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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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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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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 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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You try to do a technical feature: in front of me I had a strong rider who brakes hard and it's difficult to pass.
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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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If I test the car for a year I can be quite competitive the next season.
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The speed is something dangerous but very exciting.
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