The best result of the season but I feel I can do even more. I am only at 70 per cent of my condition and I hope that soon we'll make it improve. Finally I had the opportunity to show my new Michelin cap, seeing this is my first podium with the French tyres. During the race I had some chatter problems, which didn't allow me to remain with the fastest riders. I tried, but when I saw Rossi and Melandri fall, I preferred not to risk anything and maintain the third position.

Makoto Tamada