'I remember when I was a rider and my father said, 'listen Pablo. it's true that the bikes and everything change, but the heart of racing is exactly the same'.'
After ten seasons as a 125cc grand prix rider - during which he claimed one win, seven further podiums and three poles - Pablo Nieto, son of '12+1' world champion Angel, called an end to his racing career at the 2008 Valencia season finale.