The work that we do during the winter is very important; we have a new bike and it's important to develop it during this time, and we start with this test.

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,

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.

We were looking for the optimal set-up of the bike for the Brno track so it wasn't until near the end of the session that I went full out,

We were looking for the optimal setup of the bike for the Brno track so it wasn't until near the end of the session that I went full out,