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Tuesday, 21 November 2006 |
MotoGP champ Nicky Hayden is confident
New MotoGP champion motorbike rider Nicky Hayden says next season's championship will be more even more fiercely contested, however, he is nevertheless confident of holding on to his crown.
"There's a lot of guys fighting and a lot of egos on the line - none of us likes to lose," Nicky Hayden said.
Nicky Hayden also said that he is due to have surgery on the shoulder he injured in the penultimate race of the season.
"I was carrying the injury in Valencia, but the adrenalin got me through," said Nicky Hayden.
Nicky Hayden had won just two races on his way to claiming the world title, but his overall consistency throughout earned him the crown.
"What got me to this position was being smart, not making a lot of boneheaded moves and mistakes, so next year I've got to do that and win a few more races," Nicky Hayden said.
"I hope that the number one place isn't too heavy but over 17 races I feel confident I'll give my best every Sunday."
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