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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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Valentino Rossi
Age: 45
Born: 1979
Born: February 16
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Motivation is the key. More than training, more than experience or age, motivation counts. You have to ask yourself: 'Why am I racing?' I race because I like it, because I'm really enjoying it. I like to set up my bike and ride it on track. After 20 years in the GPs I'm still highly motivated. Everything else is a consequence.
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You try to do a technical feature: in front of me I had a strong rider who brakes hard and it's difficult to pass.
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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 very happy because I won a lot. I've won races and lived in a world that just gave me joy, so I remember it very positively.
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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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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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But I could also start F1 or rallying. I love rallying much more.
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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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It is dangerous and unbelievably fast and entirely different from the kind of track I am used to racing on
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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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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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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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To win the Championship in the first year will be hard. We need time to become competitive and win races.
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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 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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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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Barcelona is a special track. I have always loved the layout of the circuit, but also the atmosphere and the fans are special. It has always been good fun.
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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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If I test the car for a year I can be quite competitive the next season.
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