I think social networks are really working for the drivers, because we're able to talk directly to fans and they get first-hand information. And I think it's great for the partners as well and the businesses that are involved in Formula One.

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

When I was in Japan with my girlfriend Jessica, she would have had acupuncture every day if she could. I can just about stomach going to a chiropractor and I visited a talented one when I was there, but when he tried a needle on me, it was horrible. My muscles tightened and it didn't work at all.

I always sleep really well, particularly before a race, when the adrenaline's pumping.

I like old tunes when I'm driving. They're fun and uplifting. Billy Ocean, that kind of thing.

You look back and you remember the good, the bad and the ugly

Women don't get the same opportunities that men get in racing, so they don't get to learn race craft.