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

I am completely focused on being strong, riding fast, and enjoying myself. With the new generation of riders, only the chronometer counts. I need to be faster than them on track.

We kept on racing, doing something that Luis [Salom] loved. Fortunately or unfortunately, life goes on.

Riding a race bike is an art - a thing that you do because you feel something inside.

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.

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

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.