It is dangerous and unbelievably fast and entirely different from the kind of track I am used to racing on

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

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.

I never race for records. The motivation to try to beat the record is not enough to continue. You have to enjoy it.

In 2009, I didn't like that Yamaha signed such a young and competitive teammate [Jorge Lorenzo]. But now everything is different. We are more mature. Everyone knows his role and position. Things are clear.

The speed is something dangerous but very exciting.

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