Forget what others whisper in your ears. Most of that is pure rubbish that obstructs the view to what really is important. Always make your own decisions. That is what makes us human.

Waiters are like hookers, never around when you want them.

When people want to built new tracks, they want to look at Silverstone. We don't want it built like that. It's quite embarrassing.

As the cancellation of the German Grand Prix indicates, Germany is a terrible market for Formula One.

A wise man who was always helpful to me: Mr (Enzo) Ferrari. He always supported me.

I've never told anybody this, so I don't know if maybe you shouldn't print it, but I've made plans. I'm only going to continue doing this for another 25 years.

I also would rather race than strut red carpets in Hollywood - and thank God this is not my job - but also the team principals should be more prominent.