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

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

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.

If I test the car for a year I can be quite competitive the next season.

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.

However I am looking forward to the two new Grands Prixs both Shanghai and Laguna Seca are fantastic tracks and it will be good to race at them.

I am still here because I like to prove myself. I still like to ride the bike on track and enjoy the races. I still have good reasons to be in racing after so many years.