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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
Motorcycle Racer
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How do Ferrari know what I'm doing next year when I don't know what I'm doing next week?
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But I could also start F1 or rallying. I love rallying much more.
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