How has the job of a mechanic changed with all the technological development?
“The electronic side is what has changed the most, though the job of a mechanic isn’t too different to what it has always been. The thing is that electronics now play an important role in the adjustments to the bike, and ten years ago it didn’t exist. The mechanical part hasn’t changed that much, just the telemetrics, responsible for fuel injection, which have become a very important part of all this.” You have worked with champions such as Doohan, Rossi, and Hayden himself. What makes the difference for a rider to win the World Championship? “The riders who have won a World title on a number of occasions, like Doohan or Rossi, have incredibly strong willpower. I think this is the most important quality. They are very strong, mentally speaking. There is always a degree of luck involved in every championship, but you basically win a championship by being constant and fast every week, finishing on the podium in almost every race. What’s more, Valentino and Mick wouldn’t worry about what
