152 Quotes by Valentino Rossi

My father raced bikes. He gave me the passion very early. I had my first bike when I was three or four years old.

I like physical exercise. I actually like sports in general. I really like snowboarding and playing soccer, too.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Fortunately during my career I have won more or less everything, so I need to enjoy it to have the right motivation.

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.