The speed is something dangerous but very exciting.

Fortunately during my career I have won more or less everything, so I need to enjoy it to have the right motivation.

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

I am able to ride the bike and think clearly about strategy and tyres. I also have positive thinking. I am very constructively critical.

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.

I don't like being famous - it is like a prison. And driving for Ferrari would make it far worse.

I have designs I like applied to my helmet, motorcycle, riding suits, gloves,and boots. I have a designer friend of mine put the designs on them for me. I think a livery on the helmet is significant in expressing a rider's personality.