I just want to be known as a very normal person and be treated as that and be able to walk down the street like anyone else.

An engineer can look at the data, but he needs a translator from the cockpit - the driver - to understand it completely. For example, only the driver can tell you why he abruptly takes his foot off the gas pedal at a certain point. The data doesn't necessarily tell the engineer whether the driver made a mistake at that point or the car was acting up. The information the driver provides often helps determine the direction of development.

I have to say it's been tough to leave the Ferrari family, which has been a big part of my career.

Nascar will certainly not be one of my challenges in the future.

If you imagine how many years the other guys have been in my position Im in now, they have been motivated to get back and challenge the leaders, ... Theres no reason not to be motivated and I look forward very much to challenging again.

I've always believed that you should never, ever give up and you should always keep fighting even when there's only a slightest chance.

My kids are not known, and I think that is very important. So far they have lived a normal life, and will continue to do so. I feel they should have the possibility to live a free life without the burden of fame I have created.