If there's one great thing I think that's happened over the years, it's that women are being accepted into a man's world in all different areas, whether it's flying an airplane or driving a race car.

I think you can be happy and still be competitive. A good lesson for everybody is to think a bit before you speak and represent who you really are instead of the brash emotional you.

It would be hypocritical of me to use being female in some ways, and diss being female in other ways. It's part of the programme.

I know what it takes to be fast and I feel like every year I learn valuable lessons about how to be better the next time.

I've been taught from a young age to want to be the best driver... It was about being the best driver and not the best girl.

I think the more yellows, the more lights, the better. It alerts everybody. I mean, I guess I'm always a little bit afraid when the yellow comes out, we all get out of it, that someone won't notice it, pile into the back of you.

You have responsibilities and if you want to be the best in your industry you need to have a relentless dedication to your job. I was fortunate to have support from my parents and sister growing up and that helped me a lot.