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.

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

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.

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

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

I'm done with F1 unfortunately. I'm too old, the train has passed

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