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I'm really happy, and beating Marc [Marquez] at the very last chicane gives me an extra boost.

Valentino Rossi

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Valentino Rossi
Age: 45
Born: 1979
Born: February 16
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Giving yourself threads doesn't mean you don't believe in yourself in my opinion.
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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 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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