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My approach to the races hasn't changed in my 20-year career. If I have the chance to attack and to pass, I do it, trying to get the best possible result.

Valentino Rossi

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Valentino Rossi
Age: 45
Born: 1979
Born: February 16
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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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But I could also start F1 or rallying. I love rallying much more.
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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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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 have so much respect for my opponents many of them watched the races as little children and were supporting me!
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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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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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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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I'm done with F1 unfortunately. I'm too old, the train has passed
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If I test the car for a year I can be quite competitive the next season.
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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'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 have won on Honda and Yamaha so maybe it is interesting to win with a third team, Ducati, who are Italian.
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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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The work that we do during the winter is very important we have a new bike and it's important to develop it during this time.
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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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We have the 2004 M1 here for reference, which is useful. It worked well here last year we won the race and always did fast lap times so it will be interesting to compare it to the new bike and it will help us to understand which parts have improved.
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In my opinion we are at the limit now, and 17 races is really too much. With all the testing that we do now, it means we're always on the bike and it's quite difficult.
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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 don't like being famous - it is like a prison. And driving for Ferrari would make it far worse.
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