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

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.

You try to do a technical feature: in front of me I had a strong rider who brakes hard and it's difficult to pass.

Fortunately during my career I have won more or less everything, so I need to enjoy it to have the right motivation.

However I am looking forward to the two new Grands Prixs both Shanghai and Laguna Seca are fantastic tracks and it will be good to race at them.

Friendship is very important to me. With some friends, we've known each other since we were kids and it's a very strong relationship. They always tell me what they think even when I am wrong. It's great to share with them the best moments. I also have many friends in the team, and I like to share my passion with them.

Our sport is dangerous. We risk the life out there, so we need to stay calm and focused and leave all the rest out.