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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.
Valentino Rossi
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Valentino Rossi
Age: 45
Born: 1979
Born: February 16
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I race to win. If I am on the bike or in a car it will always be the same.
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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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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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I don't like being famous - it is like a prison. And driving for Ferrari would make it far worse.
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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 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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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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Our sport is dangerous. We risk the life out there, so we need to stay calm and focused and leave all the rest out.
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I try to have a different relationship with the bike. I don't give it a name, but I always speak with it. I don't know if the other riders do the same. This is not only a piece of metal - there is a soul. The bike talks back too. But not with a voice, with the components
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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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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 am focused on racing. I enjoy it. It's a great feeling to be back fighting for the title.
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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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But I could also start F1 or rallying. I love rallying much more.
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We kept on racing, doing something that Luis [Salom] loved. Fortunately or unfortunately, life goes on.
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In 2009, I didn't like that Yamaha signed such a young and competitive teammate [Jorge Lorenzo]. But now everything is different. We are more mature. Everyone knows his role and position. Things are clear.
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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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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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I am still here because I like to prove myself. I still like to ride the bike on track and enjoy the races. I still have good reasons to be in racing after so many years.
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