I have so much respect for my opponents; many of them watched the races as little children and were supporting me!

I was lucky. My father raced bikes. He gave me the passion very early. I had my first bike when I was three or four years old.

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.

The speed is something dangerous but very exciting.

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 great fights with your strongest rivals are always the biggest motivation. When you win easily it's not the same taste.

I try to have a different relationship with the bike. I don't give it a name, but I always speak with it. I don't know if the other riders do the same. This is not only a piece of metal - there is a soul. The bike talks back too. But not with a voice, with the components