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.

I am focused on racing. I enjoy it. It's a great feeling to be back fighting for the title.

You need to realise that, if you want to go on, you have to work hard. If you dwell too much on your past successes and say "well, I have won nine world titles and more than 100 races", you'd rather stay home. The sport, your rivals, the tyres, your motorcycle, everything changes so instead you need to work more to be stronger. If you don't, you're finished.

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.

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

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.

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.