“I've been trying hard all weekend, but I just couldn't go fast in the qualifying. But when it came time to race the problems were a little less and I was able to battle my way up.”
“Sometimes I find it very hard to say something positive after days like these, ... I come to a track I love and have had such good results at in the past and I find that I can't ride to my full potential. We are losing time in many sections. We have tried many different solutions in a short time but have not come up with the best solution yet. We will see tomorrow - I hope for better.”
“It was good to get out on the new machine today. I managed about 20 laps and recorded my fastest lap of the day on the new machine. The new machine has lots of potential and I can feel it is a little bit better than my 2005 machine in lots of areas. We found a lot of positive points for HRC to develop - especially the feel of the machine under braking and turning into corners. I'm looking forward to racing the machine as soon as it's available.”
“That race was so hard and I am very happy with the result in the end. Michelin did a great job with the tyres the grip on the edge was unbelievable! When I opened the throttle there was so much traction it was incredible. My team has done a great job and even if we didn't win we improved again in the World Championship. It is good to be the best Michelin finisher and the first Honda home as well. I'm confident in Malaysia that we can take revenge on Bridgestone! They did a great job and Loris rode very hard congratulations to them. A good battle to watch for the fans I think.”
