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To win the Championship in the first year will be hard. We need time to become competitive and win races.
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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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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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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Giving yourself threads doesn't mean you don't believe in yourself in my opinion.
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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 never race for records. The motivation to try to beat the record is not enough to continue. You have to enjoy it.
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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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Once the races begin it's more difficult and there is never that much time for testing.
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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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In my opinion we are at the limit now, and 17 races is really too much. With all the testing that we do now, it means we're always on the bike and it's quite difficult.
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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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But I could also start F1 or rallying. I love rallying much more.
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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 would have probably stolen cars - it would have given me the same adrenaline rush as racing.
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It's a big, big advantage because understanding what changes we might make takes time and it takes time to work out settings and to understand everything about the new machine.
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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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I don't like being famous - it is like a prison. And driving for Ferrari would make it far worse.
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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.
Valentino Rossi
The great fights with your strongest rivals are always the biggest motivation. When you win easily it's not the same taste.
Valentino Rossi
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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