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Maybe the bike is more dangerous, but the passion for the car for me is second to the bike.

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
Urbinus
Rossi
Car
Second
Dangerous
Maybe
Passion
Bike

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I'm done with F1 unfortunately. I'm too old, the train has passed
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Giving yourself threads doesn't mean you don't believe in yourself in my opinion.
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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 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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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 2009, I didn't like that Yamaha signed such a young and competitive teammate [Jorge Lorenzo]. But now everything is different. We are more mature. Everyone knows his role and position. Things are clear.
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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 would have probably stolen cars - it would have given me the same adrenaline rush as racing.
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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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