Alain will do everything in his power to win, he doesn't like getting beaten by anyone and least of all me.

Everything in Formula 1 has been sterilised now, the whole thing is controlled too much.

I think life is full of challenges and problems. I don't believe that anyone is perfect. We all make mistakes. It's not a bed of roses, and you have to work real hard at it.

Racing a thoroughbred grand prix car in front of a home crowd will be a surreal and mighty experience.

Firstly the cars aren't too complicated. They have no traction control, for example, which means you can spin if you try too hard and damage your tires if you're not careful with your driving style.

The hunger and desire to go racing, however, never leaves your blood but the right opportunity has never really come along - until now that is.

Fitness will be a major factor in the first race and I think that will play into the hands of drivers who have been racing recently, rather than people like me who haven't raced properly for a decade. I'am not one of the favourites to start with.