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We have the 2004 M1 here for reference, which is useful. It worked well here last year we won the race and always did fast lap times so it will be interesting to compare it to the new bike and it will help us to understand which parts have improved.

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Valentino Rossi
Age: 45
Born: 1979
Born: February 16
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