To win the Championship in the first year will be hard. We need time to become competitive and win races.

Once the races begin it's more difficult and there is never that much time for testing.

You need a combination of many things to get good results. Experience is one of these, and it can be very useful at the right moment. I don't know if it helps to go faster, but for sure it's an important element that has helped me a lot. Being experienced helps you to make fewer mistakes when you are on track. This is the positive side for being around for so many years!

I never race for records. The motivation to try to beat the record is not enough to continue. You have to enjoy it.

Friendship is very important to me. With some friends, we've known each other since we were kids and it's a very strong relationship. They always tell me what they think even when I am wrong. It's great to share with them the best moments. I also have many friends in the team, and I like to share my passion with them.

However I am looking forward to the two new Grands Prixs both Shanghai and Laguna Seca are fantastic tracks and it will be good to race at them.

To win the Championship in the first year will be hard. We need time to become competitive and win races.