The work that we do during the winter is very important; we have a new bike and it's important to develop it during this time.

You need to realise that, if you want to go on, you have to work hard. If you dwell too much on your past successes and say "well, I have won nine world titles and more than 100 races", you'd rather stay home. The sport, your rivals, the tyres, your motorcycle, everything changes so instead you need to work more to be stronger. If you don't, you're finished.

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

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

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.

I have so much respect for my opponents; many of them watched the races as little children and were supporting me!