The fast, flowing parts, the high-speed corners, that's where a Formula One car is at its best - changes of direction, pulling high g-forces left and right.

To drive an F1 car you have to be a little mad. On the morning of a race there's a mix of excitement and fear. If it's a wet track, then it's worse as you're not in control most of the time, which is the thing all drivers fear the most.

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

My father did everything for me. He was awesome.

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

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

When it comes to my racing career I'm very driven and very selfish. People who are around me at races will know that I'm a different person here than in my personal life. I completely blank people at races. I need to be focused. I'm rude.