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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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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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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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