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 More Quotes by Valentino Rossi More Quotes From Valentino Rossi 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. Valentino Rossi winter sports years 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. Valentino Rossi race years interesting Maybe if Graziano make another work or another sport I wouldn't have had this passion to be a rider. Valentino Rossi squash passion sports Fortunately during my career I have won more or less everything, so I need to enjoy it to have the right motivation. Valentino Rossi motivation careers needs 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. Valentino Rossi important winter sports 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. Valentino Rossi racing sports people 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. Valentino Rossi yamaha roles different I have so much respect for my opponents; many of them watched the races as little children and were supporting me! Valentino Rossi opponents race children 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. Valentino Rossi passion father years I am able to ride the bike and think clearly about strategy and tyres. I also have positive thinking. I am very constructively critical. Valentino Rossi tyres positive-thinking able But I could also start F1 or rallying. I love rallying much more. Valentino Rossi rallying sports However I am looking forward to the two new Grands Prixs both Shanghai and Laguna Seca are fantastic tracks and it will be good to race at them. Valentino Rossi track race two 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. Valentino Rossi too-much race mean I'm done with F1 unfortunately. I'm too old, the train has passed Valentino Rossi done train I'm really happy, and beating Marc [Marquez] at the very last chicane gives me an extra boost. Valentino Rossi boost lasts giving 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. Valentino Rossi atmosphere track fun If I test the car for a year I can be quite competitive the next season. Valentino Rossi car tests years After what happened, there can never be any kind of personal relationship between us, he (Marquez) really betrayed me. He arrived (in MotoGP) saying he was a fan of mine but it was all lies. Valentino Rossi sports It's quite impossible( to predict), in three races, we will have completely different conditions, three different types of tracks, so I never do these types of calculation -- 99 percent of the time, it doesn't happen. Valentino Rossi sports I am sorry about this, he touched me on the corner and I hope he is okay. It was a great race, the bike was great and now two victories already. I think we will be able to fight to the end. Valentino Rossi sports
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