I think fans of the sport have a good understanding now of how fit Formula One drivers need to be.

To understand the intensity of driving an F1 car, you have to be in it. When you're driving a 750hp machine at 320km/h, the noise and the vibrations are incredible. The G-force when you take big corners is like someone trying to rip your head off. You hit the brakes, and it feels as if the skin is being pulled off your body.

If I ever have a son, and if he wants to follow in my footsteps in Formula 1, my main responsibility will be to point out some of the negatives.

It doesn't matter who wins if I don't. I only care if I win. I'm jealous of anyone else who wins.

I think fans of the sport have a good understanding now of how fit Formula One drivers need to be.

I have made lots of mistakes in terms of contracts and spending money when I shouldn't have spent money.

It is such a special feeling to win a grand prix.