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

I have designs I like applied to my helmet, motorcycle, riding suits, gloves,and boots. I have a designer friend of mine put the designs on them for me. I think a livery on the helmet is significant in expressing a rider's personality.

I never race for records. The motivation to try to beat the record is not enough to continue. You have to enjoy it.

It's a big, big advantage because understanding what changes we might make takes time and it takes time to work out settings and to understand everything about the new machine.

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

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

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