I like physical exercise. I actually like sports in general. I really like snowboarding and playing soccer, too.

Giving yourself threads doesn't mean you don't believe in yourself in my opinion.

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.

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

We have the 2004 M1 here for reference, which is useful. It worked well here last year; we won the race and always did fast lap times so it will be interesting to compare it to the new bike and it will help us to understand which parts have improved.

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

Luck is one thing. It has always been there, it has always been a part of my success. It's a part of everyone's success. Without it, you can't be successful. But luck is something you have to stimulate, something you have to nurture through the choices you make...That's why things have always worked out for me. Things work out not just because I'm lucky, but because I plan ahead. I figure out what I want and I go for it. I've always spent a lot of time trying to surround myself with the right people, the kinds of teammates who could lead me to my goals.