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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.

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 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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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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Once the races begin it's more difficult and there is never that much time for testing.
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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'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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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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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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Riding a race bike is an art - a thing that you do because you feel something inside.
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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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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'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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But I could also start F1 or rallying. I love rallying much more.
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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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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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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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The speed is something dangerous but very exciting.
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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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