I was quite emotional when I finished my lap, but had to wait for other drivers to cross the line to hear whether I'd actually done it. It feels very special, but I acknowledge that the old master, Nigel Mansell, took his 14 poles from only 16 races.

I have always watched the Race of Champions on TV every year and dreamed about participating one day. It's fantastic to be invited; I'm so happy.

If you are out in two races and someone else has a good couple of races, it could change. So all we do is try to get the optimum every time.

If anyone can achieve the impossible it’s you. Please, please, get it again.

There is no reason not to be motivated. You cannot always be the best. But you can do your best.

After 10 weeks away from Formula One, when they started the engine here at Valencia and everything was vibrating, I found myself sitting in the RB7 and smiling.

The moment money becomes your motivation, you are immediately not as good as someone who is stimulated by passion and internal will.