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

I race to win. If I am on the bike or in a car it will always be the same.

To be a great motorbike racer, the most important thing is passion for the bike.

I felt confident with the bike and I pushed harder but Nicky came with me,

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.

The most important thing is to have a good relationship with the bike... you have to understand what she wants. I think of a motorcycle as a woman, and I know that sounds silly, but it's true.