Profile

First race: Motocross- June 95 Road racing - June 01
First bike: Motocross- PW 50 Road racing - Aprillia RS 125
First win: Road racing - 2005 Silverstone, British Championship.
Favourite UK track: Silverstone, Knockhill and Brands
Favourite track abroad: Jerez and Valencia
Racing heroes: Casey Stoner
Most respected racing rival: All of them
Best memories: Winning at Silverstone 2005, Win at Silverstone 2009.
Ambition for 2013: To claim BMW's first podium finish, getting to the showdown and fighting for the championship.