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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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Everything
Machines
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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 race to win. If I am on the bike or in a car it will always be the same.
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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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Giving yourself threads doesn't mean you don't believe in yourself in my opinion.
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I am focused on racing. I enjoy it. It's a great feeling to be back fighting for the title.
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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 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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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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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'm done with F1 unfortunately. I'm too old, the train has passed
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I'm Valentino Rossi. And I want to be a person, not an icon.
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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 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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Once the races begin it's more difficult and there is never that much time for testing.
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Maybe if Graziano make another work or another sport I wouldn't have had this passion to be a rider.
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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 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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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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I was lucky. My father raced bikes. He gave me the passion very early. I had my first bike when I was three or four years old.
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