Whenever I see something that challenges me, I take it on.

I was not interested at all in Formula One when I left; I was very busy with my airline. But slowly I started missing the adrenaline rush and the driving of such fantastic cars at the limit. In reality this urge never disappears when you're a top driver, because I think we're a different breed of people, we need to take chances, we need to push ourselves to the limit all the time, that sort of thing. It stays with you, although you can kill it by losing motivation or other things in your life, but it never leaves you forever.

I see myself as the mind of the business which takes care of every last detail; if you do not do this you cannot be fast enough.

Happiness is an enemy. It weakens you. Suddenly, you have something to lose.

I see myself as a classic middle market entrepreneur, and this is the role I fulfil.

To make a decision you need to be in a perfect environment: you have to be motivated and surrounded by the right people.

Sebastian [ Vettel] can also learn to be more laid-back. It's never too late to learn. He's got some way to go. He's young and will turn out well. I'm not worried about that. He'll raise the bar ever higher.