Instead of carrying out the usual PR-friendly question and answer sessions with riders, we thought we would try a different approach and see what comes out of asking racing gods ten odd questions, so here goes World Superbike Champion Jonathan Rea…

On a scale of one to ten, how hairy is your arse?
Four, I reckon. But Tarsh would know better

Have you ever knowingly broken the law (speeding doesn’t count)?
Yes, but if I told you I might have the Castletown Police knocking on my door…

Do you have a favourite joke?
Why are the Irish jokes so simple?
So the English can understand them

How much is a pint of milk?
Who buys only a pint of milk? But I’d guess 50p

What is the worst smell in the world?
Off-milk maybe

Legs or boobs?
Bit of both

Have you ever been to DFS and there wasn’t a sale on?
Never been to DFS (Snob - DM)

When were you last naked outdoors?
Yesterday getting changed into my motocross kit

Who is the most famous person in your phone contacts?
Not into name dropping, but there are a few ‘big deals’ in there

Is Ricky Gervais funny?
Nope, not a fan