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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.
Valentino Rossi
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Valentino Rossi
Age: 45
Born: 1979
Born: February 16
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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 try to have a different relationship with the bike. I don't give it a name, but I always speak with it. I don't know if the other riders do the same. This is not only a piece of metal - there is a soul. The bike talks back too. But not with a voice, with the components
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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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I like physical exercise. I actually like sports in general. I really like snowboarding and playing soccer, too.
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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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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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How do Ferrari know what I'm doing next year when I don't know what I'm doing next week?
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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'm Valentino Rossi. And I want to be a person, not an icon.
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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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Maybe the bike is more dangerous, but the passion for the car for me is second to the bike.
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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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Fortunately during my career I have won more or less everything, so I need to enjoy it to have the right motivation.
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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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The great fights with your strongest rivals are always the biggest motivation. When you win easily it's not the same taste.
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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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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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Giving yourself threads doesn't mean you don't believe in yourself in my opinion.
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Also, when I started racing he knew a lot of people and it was more easy for me to find the first bike, so I have a good chance for sure.
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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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