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

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

I have designs I like applied to my helmet, motorcycle, riding suits, gloves,and boots. I have a designer friend of mine put the designs on them for me. I think a livery on the helmet is significant in expressing a rider's personality.

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

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

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

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