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.

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The quote explains that the work done in the winter is crucial for athletes like Valentino Rossi. They have a new bike that they need to improve and test during this time, which will help them perform better in the upcoming season.

About Valentino Rossi

Valentino Rossi is an Italian racing legend who dominated the MotoGP circuit for over a decade, winning 9 World Championships and 89 races. He is known for his iconic #46 and his fierce rivalries with other top riders. Even after retiring from full-time competition, Rossi remains involved in the sport as a team owner and endurance racer.

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Once the races begin it’s more difficult and there is never that much time for testing.

Valentino Rossi

Italian motorcycle racer

I don’t like being famous – it is like a prison. And driving for Ferrari would make it far worse.

Valentino Rossi

Italian motorcycle racer

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

Italian motorcycle racer

As for the level of spectacle of the two disciplines, I leave it to the people who watch the races to comment.

Valentino Rossi

Italian motorcycle racer

If I test the car for a year I can be quite competitive the next season.

Valentino Rossi

Italian motorcycle racer

I always enjoyed myself a lot in pre-school.

Valentino Rossi

Italian motorcycle racer

I’m Valentino Rossi. And I want to be a person, not an icon.

Valentino Rossi

Italian motorcycle racer

But I could also start F1 or rallying. I love rallying much more.

Valentino Rossi

Italian motorcycle racer

How do Ferrari know what I’m doing next year when I don’t know what I’m doing next week?

Valentino Rossi

Italian motorcycle racer

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

Italian motorcycle racer

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

Italian motorcycle racer

I race to win. If I am on the bike or in a car it will always be the same.

Valentino Rossi

Italian motorcycle racer

I would have probably stolen cars – it would have given me the same adrenaline rush as racing.

Valentino Rossi

Italian motorcycle racer

I have won on Honda and Yamaha so maybe it is interesting to win with a third team, Ducati, who are Italian.

Valentino Rossi

Italian motorcycle racer

Maybe if Graziano make another work or another sport I wouldn’t have had this passion to be a rider.

Valentino Rossi

Italian motorcycle racer

To win the Championship in the first year will be hard. We need time to become competitive and win races.

Valentino Rossi

Italian motorcycle racer

It is a big problem and so I don’t know for sure if I say yes or no to Ferrari.

Valentino Rossi

Italian motorcycle racer

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

Italian motorcycle racer

Riding a race bike is an art – a thing that you do because you feel something inside.

Valentino Rossi

Italian motorcycle racer

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

Italian motorcycle racer

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

Italian motorcycle racer