Being second is to be the first of the ones who lose.

And suddenly I realised that I was no longer driving the car consciously. I was driving it by a kind of instinct, only I was in a different dimension.

I continuously go further and further learning about my own limitations, my body limitation, psychological limitations. It's a way of life for me.

If you have God on your side, everything becomes clear.

We are made of emotions, we are all looking for emotions, it's only a question of finding the way to experience them.

The danger sensation is exciting. The challenge is to find new dangers.

When you're not happy, you need to be strong to change, resisting the temptation of turning back. The weak goes nowhere

Pure driving, pure racing, that´s what makes me happy.

I have no idols. I admire work, dedication and competence.

The past is just data. I only see the future.

I believe that we start to see our true personalities when we go through the most difficult moments. This is when we get stronger

I am not designed to come second or third. I am designed to win.

If you no longer go for a gap that exists, you are no longer a racing driver.

People in the States used to think that if girls were good at sports their sexuality would be affected.

I shouldn't say I'm looking forward to leading a normal life, because I don't know what normal is. This has been normal for me.

I've been active in animal rights and all kinds of environmental stuff and children's charities over the years.

I would have drunk a lot of Pinot Grigio if I'd lost after leading 5-2 in the third.

Keeping a journal of what's going on in your life is a good way to help you distill what's important and what's not.

Sport doesn't know barriers, really. You are judged on your performance... how far you can jump, how fast you can run, how well you can hit a tennis ball.