The first race is really just something that we will all need to get through. Until people see the cars in action I don't think they will understand how quick they will be, which means they are going to be tiring to drive.

The Masters is going to be an awesome challenge.

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

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.

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

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.

I've always been reasonably fatalistic.