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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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It is dangerous and unbelievably fast and entirely different from the kind of track I am used to racing on
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We kept on racing, doing something that Luis [Salom] loved. Fortunately or unfortunately, life goes on.
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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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If I test the car for a year I can be quite competitive the next season.
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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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You look at Moto3, the races are very exciting. Moto2 is fantastic, and then MotoGP is boring.
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I have designs I like applied to my helmet, motorcycle, riding suits, gloves,and boots. I have a designer friend of mine put the designs on them for me. I think a livery on the helmet is significant in expressing a rider's personality.
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Riding a race bike is an art - a thing that you do because you feel something inside.
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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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My approach to the races hasn't changed in my 20-year career. If I have the chance to attack and to pass, I do it, trying to get the best possible result.
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I am still here because I like to prove myself. I still like to ride the bike on track and enjoy the races. I still have good reasons to be in racing after so many years.
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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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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 done with F1 unfortunately. I'm too old, the train has passed
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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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The speed is something dangerous but very exciting.
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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 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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The most important thing is to have a good relationship with the bike... you have to understand what she wants. I think of a motorcycle as a woman, and I know that sounds silly, but it's true.
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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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