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. Valentino Rossi advantagebigmachine Change image and share on social
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 bikeconstructivelycritical Change image and share on social
To be a great motorbike racer, the most important thing is passion for the bike. Valentino Rossi bikegreatimportant Change image and share on social
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 badlybigforward share on social
I have won on Honda and Yamaha so maybe it is interesting to win with a third team, Ducati, who are Italian. Valentino Rossi ducatihondainterest Change image and share on social
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 bikeearlyfather Change image and share on social
I don't like being famous - it is like a prison. And driving for Ferrari would make it far worse. Valentino Rossi badlydrivefamous Change image and share on social
My normal life is like being on holiday. Valentino Rossi holidaylifenormal Change image and share on social
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. Valentino Rossi bikedevelopimportant Change image and share on social
You look at Moto3, the races are very exciting. Moto2 is fantastic, and then MotoGP is boring. Valentino Rossi boreexcitfantastic Change image and share on social