“The tragic incident of Luis Salom reminds us that our sport, our passion, is dangerous. We know it but, in a way, we don't think about it.” ThinkingKnowsWayPassionSportsDangerousTragicIncidents Author:Valentino Rossi
“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.” KnowsDifferentYoungRolesClearPositionMatureTeammateYamaha Author:Valentino Rossi
“You need a combination of many things to get good results. Experience is one of these, and it can be very useful at the right moment. I don't know if it helps to go faster, but for sure it's an important element that has helped me a lot. Being experienced helps you to make fewer mistakes when you are on track. This is the positive side for being around for so many years!” IfsKnowsNeedsYearsImportantMomentsHelpingSidesResultsMistakeElementsTrackFasterCombinationFewerRight Moment Author:Valentino Rossi
“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.” ThinkingKnowsWantImportantSoundImportant ThingsSillyBikeMotorcycleGood Relationship Author:Valentino Rossi
“How do Ferrari know what I'm doing next year when I don't know what I'm doing next week?” KnowsYearsNextWeekNext YearNext WeekFerrari Author:Valentino Rossi
“I try to have a different relationship with the bike. I don't give it a name, but I always speak with it. I don't know if the other riders do the same. This is not only a piece of metal - there is a soul. The bike talks back too. But not with a voice, with the components” IfsKnowsGivingTryingDifferentSoulNamesSpeakVoicePiecesMetalsBikeComponentsRidersDifferent Relationships Author:Valentino Rossi
