Valentino Rossi
Birthday: 16 February 1979, Urbino, Marche, Italy
Height: 178 cm
Valentino Rossi is an Italian professional motorcycle racer and multiple MotoGP World Champion. He is considered to be the greatest and one of the most successful motorcycle racers of all time, with n ...Show More
In my opinion we are at the limit now, and 17 races is really too much. With all the testing that we Show more
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. Hide
I am able to ride the bike and think clearly about strategy and tyres. I also have positive thinking Show more
I am able to ride the bike and think clearly about strategy and tyres. I also have positive thinking. I am very constructively critical. Hide
Maybe the bike is more dangerous, but the passion for the car for me is second to the bike.
Maybe the bike is more dangerous, but the passion for the car for me is second to the bike.
In 2002 the Yamaha was at more or less the same level as the Honda, better in some ways, worse in ot Show more
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. Hide
As for the level of spectacle of the two disciplines, I leave it to the people who watch the races t Show more
As for the level of spectacle of the two disciplines, I leave it to the people who watch the races to comment. Hide
I'm Valentino Rossi. And I want to be a person, not an icon.
I'm Valentino Rossi. And I want to be a person, not an icon.
I never race for records. The motivation to try to beat the record is not enough to continue. You ha Show more
I never race for records. The motivation to try to beat the record is not enough to continue. You have to enjoy it. Hide
I don't like being famous - it is like a prison. And driving for Ferrari would make it far worse.
I don't like being famous - it is like a prison. And driving for Ferrari would make it far worse.
But I could also start F1 or rallying. I love rallying much more.
But I could also start F1 or rallying. I love rallying much more.
The most important thing is to have a good relationship with the bike... you have to understand what Show more
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. Hide
I race to win. If I am on the bike or in a car it will always be the same.
I race to win. If I am on the bike or in a car it will always be the same.
I was lucky. My father raced bikes. He gave me the passion very early. I had my first bike when I wa Show more
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. Hide
You look at Moto3, the races are very exciting. Moto2 is fantastic, and then MotoGP is boring.
You look at Moto3, the races are very exciting. Moto2 is fantastic, and then MotoGP is boring.
To be a great motorbike racer, the most important thing is passion for the bike.
To be a great motorbike racer, the most important thing is passion for the bike.
Maybe if Graziano make another work or another sport I wouldn't have had this passion to be a rider.
Maybe if Graziano make another work or another sport I wouldn't have had this passion to be a rider.
If I test the car for a year I can be quite competitive the next season.
If I test the car for a year I can be quite competitive the next season.
Riding a race bike is an art - a thing that you do because you feel something inside.
Riding a race bike is an art - a thing that you do because you feel something inside.
It's a big, big advantage because understanding what changes we might make takes time and it takes t Show more
It's a big, big advantage because understanding what changes we might make takes time and it takes time to work out settings and to understand everything about the new machine. Hide
I would have probably stolen cars - it would have given me the same adrenaline rush as racing.
I would have probably stolen cars - it would have given me the same adrenaline rush as racing.
Also, when I started racing he knew a lot of people and it was more easy for me to find the first bi Show more
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. Hide
The great fights with your strongest rivals are always the biggest motivation. When you win easily i Show more
The great fights with your strongest rivals are always the biggest motivation. When you win easily it's not the same taste. Hide
The work that we do during the winter is very important; we have a new bike and it's important to de Show more
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, and we start with this test. Hide
My normal life is like being on holiday.
My normal life is like being on holiday.
I have a lot of energy after 2 A.M. I like to sleep in the morning. I have some problems at the star Show more
I have a lot of energy after 2 A.M. I like to sleep in the morning. I have some problems at the start of the day. Hide
Once the races begin it's more difficult and there is never that much time for testing.
Once the races begin it's more difficult and there is never that much time for testing.
How do Ferrari know what I'm doing next year when I don't know what I'm doing next week?
How do Ferrari know what I'm doing next year when I don't know what I'm doing next week?
To win the Championship in the first year will be hard. We need time to become competitive and win r Show more
To win the Championship in the first year will be hard. We need time to become competitive and win races. Hide
Fortunately during my career I have won more or less everything, so I need to enjoy it to have the r Show more
Fortunately during my career I have won more or less everything, so I need to enjoy it to have the right motivation. Hide
My father raced bikes. He gave me the passion very early. I had my first bike when I was three or fo Show more
My father raced bikes. He gave me the passion very early. I had my first bike when I was three or four years old. Hide
I have won on Honda and Yamaha so maybe it is interesting to win with a third team, Ducati, who are Show more
I have won on Honda and Yamaha so maybe it is interesting to win with a third team, Ducati, who are Italian. Hide
It is a big problem and so I don't know for sure if I say yes or no to Ferrari.
It is a big problem and so I don't know for sure if I say yes or no to Ferrari.
We have the 2004 M1 here for reference, which is useful. It worked well here last year; we won the r Show more
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. Hide
I always enjoyed myself a lot in pre-school.
I always enjoyed myself a lot in pre-school.
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