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.

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

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

Maybe if Graziano make another work or another sport I wouldn't have had this passion to be a rider.

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.

The speed is something dangerous but very exciting.

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