I feel 100% a Yamaha rider in my heart. I had a long career and raced with several factory bikes, but the highlight of my career is undoubtedly with Yamaha.

I am focused on racing. I enjoy it. It's a great feeling to be back fighting for the title.

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

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.

If I test the car for a year I can be quite competitive the next season.

The great fights with your strongest rivals are always the biggest motivation. When you win easily it's not the same taste.

Once the races begin it's more difficult and there is never that much time for testing.