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.

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

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.

To be a great motorbike racer, the most important thing is passion for the bike.

The speed is something dangerous but very exciting.

Giving yourself threads doesn't mean you don't believe in yourself in my opinion.

Maybe the bike is more dangerous, but the passion for the car for me is second to the bike.

I feel 100% a Yamaha rider in my heart. I had a long career and raced with several factory bikes, but the highlight of my career is undoubtedly with Yamaha.

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

Our sport is dangerous. We risk the life out there, so we need to stay calm and focused and leave all the rest out.

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

Some old wounds never truly heal, and bleed again at the slightest word.

Capability can handle challenges, it doesn't accept charity.

Technophillia is our natural state: we love our object and follow where they lead.

The more I learn of physics, the more I am drawn to metaphysics.

Who thinks you're as fantastic as your dog does?

A little wine sometimes, that's all. Spirits (are) bad. Alcohol wrong. Herb does grow.

To know how to hide one's ability is great skill.

When I was teaching, I didn't feel I had a home, a place where I truly belonged.

I'm an old rock and roll buff. I love Bruce Springsteen and Tom Petty.

Brains aren't everything, but they're important.