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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.

Valentino Rossi

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Valentino Rossi
Age: 45
Born: 1979
Born: February 16
Motorcycle Racer
Motorcycle Rider
Race Car Driver
Racing Automobile Driver
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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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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 have so much respect for my opponents many of them watched the races as little children and were supporting me!
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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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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'm very happy because I won a lot. I've won races and lived in a world that just gave me joy, so I remember it very positively.
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To be a great motorbike racer, the most important thing is passion for the bike.
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I have won on Honda and Yamaha so maybe it is interesting to win with a third team, Ducati, who are Italian.
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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 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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I'm Valentino Rossi. And I want to be a person, not an icon.
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To win the Championship in the first year will be hard. We need time to become competitive and win races.
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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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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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Once the races begin it's more difficult and there is never that much time for testing.
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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 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 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 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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