Valentino, Marc Marquez and Cal Crutchlow on the podium (Assen 2013)

"Next year, Jerry will not be my chief mechanic. It was a very difficult decision for me because I have a great history with him, he is not just my chief mechanic but part of a family, my father of racing, but I decide for পরবর্তি বছর I need to change something for try to find new motivation and have a new boost for improve my level and speed."

Valentino's words before the final race of the season: "Today when I talked to him we looked each other and at the end we huged. But tomorrow morning he will wake me up at 08.30 as always."