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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.

Valentino Rossi

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Valentino Rossi
Age: 45
Born: 1979
Born: February 16
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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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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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But I could also start F1 or rallying. I love rallying much more.
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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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Also, when I started racing he knew a lot of people and it was more easy for me to find the first bike, so I have a good chance for sure.
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I'm done with F1 unfortunately. I'm too old, the train has passed
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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 would have probably stolen cars - it would have given me the same adrenaline rush as racing.
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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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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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