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

I'm lucky because I don't feel too much pressure - it's only in the last hour before the race, and even then it's good, positive pressure.

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

Riding a race bike is an art - a thing that you do because you feel something inside.

Every year starts from scratch. I know that I am the one everybody wants to beat. It's like I have a target on my back.

Racing with Yamaha gives me a great taste and a great motivation to win; these last two championships have been two of the best,