Barcelona is a special track. I have always loved the layout of the circuit, but also the atmosphere and the fans are special. It has always been good fun.

To win the Championship in the first year will be hard. We need time to become competitive and win races.

How do Ferrari know what I'm doing next year when I don't know what I'm doing next week?

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

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.

In 2002 the Yamaha was at more or less the same level as the Honda, better in some ways, worse in others. But in the winter of last year between 2002 and 2003, Honda made a big step forward and it seemed as if Yamaha couldn't quite match that improvement.

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