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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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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 am focused on racing. I enjoy it. It's a great feeling to be back fighting for the title.
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Riding a race bike is an art - a thing that you do because you feel something inside.
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We kept on racing, doing something that Luis [Salom] loved. Fortunately or unfortunately, life goes on.
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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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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 have so much respect for my opponents many of them watched the races as little children and were supporting me!
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But I could also start F1 or rallying. I love rallying much more.
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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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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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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.
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Giving yourself threads doesn't mean you don't believe in yourself in my opinion.
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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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You look at Moto3, the races are very exciting. Moto2 is fantastic, and then MotoGP is boring.
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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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Maybe the bike is more dangerous, but the passion for the car for me is second to the bike.
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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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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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I'm done with F1 unfortunately. I'm too old, the train has passed
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I have designs I like applied to my helmet, motorcycle, riding suits, gloves,and boots. I have a designer friend of mine put the designs on them for me. I think a livery on the helmet is significant in expressing a rider's personality.
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