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

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 really happy, and beating Marc [Marquez] at the very last chicane gives me an extra boost.

I have always challenged myself and it's also important to learn from the rivals. Every rider has his own style, and you have to count on some elements that cannot be changed. On the contrary, the bike or the tires can change and it's important to adapt yourself. It's up to the rider to understand what he can change and how much he can adapt.

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 tragic incident of Luis Salom reminds us that our sport, our passion, is dangerous. We know it but, in a way, we don't think about it.

You look at Moto3, the races are very exciting. Moto2 is fantastic, and then MotoGP is boring.