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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.

Valentino Rossi

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Valentino Rossi
Age: 45
Born: 1979
Born: February 16
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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 don't like being famous - it is like a prison. And driving for Ferrari would make it far worse.
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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'm really happy, and beating Marc [Marquez] at the very last chicane gives me an extra boost.
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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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We kept on racing, doing something that Luis [Salom] loved. Fortunately or unfortunately, life goes on.
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Giving yourself threads doesn't mean you don't believe in yourself in my opinion.
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The speed is something dangerous but very exciting.
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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 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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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 Valentino Rossi. And I want to be a person, not an icon.
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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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To win the Championship in the first year will be hard. We need time to become competitive and win races.
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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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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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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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Maybe if Graziano make another work or another sport I wouldn't have had this passion to be a rider.
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