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

Friendship is very important to me. With some friends, we've known each other since we were kids and it's a very strong relationship. They always tell me what they think even when I am wrong. It's great to share with them the best moments. I also have many friends in the team, and I like to share my passion with them.

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

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

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.

I'm very happy because I won a lot. I've won races and lived in a world that just gave me joy, so I remember it very positively.