Valentino rossi

We have the 2004 M1 here for reference, which is useful. It worked well here last year; we won the race and always did fast lap times so it will be interesting to compare it to the new bike and it...

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

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

In my opinion we are at the limit now, and 17 races is really too much. With all the testing that we do now, it means we're always on the bike and it's quite difficult.

Maybe if Graziano make another work or another sport I wouldn't have had this passion to be a rider.

Also, when I started racing he knew a lot of people and it was more easy for me to find the first bike, so I have a good chance for sure.

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.

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

I am able to ride the bike and think clearly about strategy and tyres. I also have positive thinking. I am very constructively critical.

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