Question and Answer with Nicky Hayden
Question:
How does the reigning world champion feel heading into the first round at Qatar?
I’d love to say ‘hey! I’m so great and everything’s perfect!’ but it’s been a tough off season, recovering from my shoulder operation, but I’m excited to go racing.
Question:
How much has changed since the final race of 2006?
It’s been a big change. I’ve really liked riding the 800 more and more – the more I’ve ridden it the more I’ve liked it – so I’m excited to find out what it’s really about when the lights go out in Qatar.
Question:
Can you tell us about the development and evolution of the new RC212V since the first time you got on the bike?
The bike has changed quite a lot – or not so much really; I think we’re just riding them differently. We’ve now got a better understanding of how to ride them, but we’ll really find out when the racing starts.
Question:
Was the Qatar test the lowest moment for you during the off-season?