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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.

Valentino Rossi

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Valentino Rossi
Age: 45
Born: 1979
Born: February 16
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Friendship is very important to me. With some friends, we've known each other since we were kids and it's a very strong relationship. They always tell me what they think even when I am wrong. It's great to share with them the best moments. I also have many friends in the team, and I like to share my passion with them.
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If I test the car for a year I can be quite competitive the next season.
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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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Giving yourself threads doesn't mean you don't believe in yourself in my opinion.
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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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It's a big, big advantage because understanding what changes we might make takes time and it takes time to work out settings and to understand everything about the new machine.
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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'm really happy, and beating Marc [Marquez] at the very last chicane gives me an extra boost.
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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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But I could also start F1 or rallying. I love rallying much more.
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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 have always challenged myself and it's also important to learn from the rivals. Every rider has his own style, and you have to count on some elements that cannot be changed. On the contrary, the bike or the tires can change and it's important to adapt yourself. It's up to the rider to understand what he can change and how much he can adapt.
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I am focused on racing. I enjoy it. It's a great feeling to be back fighting for the title.
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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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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'm done with F1 unfortunately. I'm too old, the train has passed
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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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I have so much respect for my opponents many of them watched the races as little children and were supporting me!
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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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To be a great motorbike racer, the most important thing is passion for the bike.
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