For the second time, Go Pro has produced a report on Valentino Rossi. After his origins and Tavullia, this time the theme of this video is the passion of the Italian after all these years. Good viewing ! (The video is fully translated below)
Valentino Rossi : "Okay, I'm done." It's over because I won in 125cc, 250cc, 500cc and I'm at the top. So at that moment you have to decide, and passion makes the difference. »
Graziano Rossi : “You weren't expecting to see an R8 across the way, I'm sure. »
[Archive] Valentino : “We have a little problem with the car. The tire is supposed to be there but we went too hard and the tire came off the rim. »
Uccio Salucci : “Valentino is where he is today, mainly thanks to his father. He taught him the true values of this sport from a very young age, that is to say that it is important to have fun, to make sacrifices, but he never put pressure on him. »
Graziano : “When Valentino was very little, before he started racing, he saw a Japanese race on TV one evening, in which a driver started last and won. He really admired this pilot, and he wore the number 46. He then said that if he became a pilot that would be his number. »
[Archive] “Valentino, how does it feel to be 18?” »
Valentino : “18 is an important age. We have all grown up and I feel more mature. We don't make stupid jokes like we used to. »
I kill : “It wasn't a game, it was just a hobby for us and we loved doing it since we were little. We won at a very young age and continued to live our dream. We realized we were winning races, but it didn't seem real. »
In 2003, although Valentino was having great success with Honda, he made the decision to join Yamaha, which really cemented his place as a top rider.
I kill : “One of the best moments with Valentino was his first test on the Yamaha M1. We had spent the winter under pressure. I remember the moment he got off his motorcycle. It's engraved in my heart. After the first test, in Sepang, Malaysia, he looked me in the eye and said “we can do this.” » I remember the Japanese looking at me trying to guess what he had just said. Then there was the first race, and we won. »
“The decision you made, the test of your career when you left for Ducati… Do you believe that it shaped your future and can you talk about this period? »
Valentino : “After 2009, a complicated period began in my career, because just before I had won five titles, and then I was able to come back to win the title again in 2008 and then in 2009, which had been a magical season . »
In 2009, after 9 world championship titles, Valentino decided to leave Yamaha Factory to join Ducati Factory.
Valentino : “And then I decided to go to Ducati. On paper, it was an excellent challenge. I had spoken about the program with Ducati and it seemed good to follow. Unfortunately we never had a good relationship, first of all with the bike because I was never competitive. »
Graziano : “This was his dream and so it made sense. I liked the idea of racing for Ducati and achieving results with Ducati, until we realized that the Ducati of the time was not competitive. »
Valentino : “I think we had different ideas. Both years were incredibly difficult because I wasn't able to win or get on the podium. »
I kill : “The risk for Ducati at that time could have been Valentino's desire to stop. »
Valentino : “During those two years, people said 'ok, Valentino was a great driver, he won a lot of championships, but now he's older, it's over. » But deep down, I felt that I had the energy to come back, but I needed my bike, the M1. »
In 2013, Yamaha invited Valentino back to the team.
Valentino : “When Yamaha said 'ok, you can come back, it was great. »
I kill : “Coming back to Yamaha was wonderful on a human level, but it was not easy on a technical level, because at this level, after riding a non-performing bike for two years, or no longer being used to riding in front, even if you find your motorcycle, it doesn't come back immediately. But I had no doubt that we would win again. »
Valentino : “I think I have a good influence on the future of young drivers. I tried to do the best for my sport. »
Valentino and his friends created the VR46 Riders Academy in 2014 to support young Italian talents.
Valentino : “The Academy is what brings me the most joy because it’s great to work with young drivers. This allows you to really look towards the future. I try to pass on my experience to them, but at the same time they also give me a lot”
Nicholas Bulega : “Finding yourself hanging out with your idol, spending time with your idol, fighting against him makes me feel very lucky. I think it's every boy's dream. »
Valentino : “We have all these young drivers who came out of nowhere, very young, and now they are fighting for the world championship title. »
Franco Morbidelli : “He’s here and fought with me. My title shows how much he is there for us. It was a very beautiful moment which means a lot to me. He trains with us and challenges us. »
Valentino : “This can continue for a long time. We hope ! If we find the money (laughs). »
Graziano : “He totally handles the situation. He knows who is behind him, who is fast, who is less fast, who is on soft tires, who is on hard tires. »
I kill : “Valentino is a genius, even with the small details. That's how I would describe it. »
