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To be a great motorbike racer, the most important thing is passion for the bike.

Valentino Rossi

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Valentino Rossi
Age: 45
Born: 1979
Born: February 16
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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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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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Maybe the bike is more dangerous, but the passion for the car for me is second to the bike.
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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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You look at Moto3, the races are very exciting. Moto2 is fantastic, and then MotoGP is boring.
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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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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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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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Riding a race bike is an art - a thing that you do because you feel something inside.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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