In football, I need full concentration even though I really enjoy it.

Let's put it this way, I like number seven.

Ferrari always tries to get the best possible drivers, and my fellow team members have always been highly promising people.

You win a race, the next race it’s a question mark. Are you still the best or not? That’s what is funny. But that’s what is interesting. And that’s what is challenging. You have to prove yourself every time.

The switch from ten-cylinder to eight-cylinder engines means that each manufacturer has to redevelop its power train. Not all will manage to successfully combine performance with reliability the first time around. That could shake things up a bit when it comes team hierarchy.

I know what I am, and what I have to do in my profession, so I can handle the pressure. It's the way I think.

Those who have come into Formula One without experiencing cars devoid of electronic aids will find it tough. To control 800 horse power relying just on arm muscles and foot sensitivity can turn out to be a dangerous exercise.