Quotes from Romain Grosjean

I always wake up kind of early - well, early for me, which is about 8 A.M.

An English summer's day is wonderful, but sometimes you have to look hard to find one!

It's a special feeling when you are blasting through the park along the Monza straights, and there are so many really enthusiastic fans there. I have to admit, though, it's not only the racing I'm looking forward to, as Italian cuisine is superb.

I like to smile a lot before going in the car. I make jokes, even on the grid, and then I can still manage to focus when it counts.

I know I won't be the first one to say this, but Suzuka is definitely my favourite circuit of the year.

The key is trying to go quick without killing your tyres.

I like Hockenheim because I've raced there quite a few times. In fact, one of my first single seater races was there in Formula Renault 1.6 in 2003.

I think I am disciplined when I need to be, and relax when I can.

I like running. I am lucky for that; I don't find it hard. I like it as much as relaxing, actually. I am very focused on driving, and I don't like to party too much; that's just who I am.

It's always fantastic to be on the podium, and, of course, the top step is always our target.

Every track has its challenges, but Suzuka is a continuous test of a driver's skills, and I think that's what makes it so beautiful to drive.

Monaco is quite a specialist track, and it is very difficult to say if a car will be suited to it or not. It's bumpy on the straights, and it's a very low-grip surface. All these things mean that you never know what to expect.

Silverstone is challenging, but it has a good feel. It's one of the quickest tracks of the year, with legendary corners like the Magotts, Becketts, Chapel complex.

Singapore is a pretty special race with it being held at night; it makes a great show for the fans.

Our regular fitness programme means that the race lasting longer than others should not be a problem, but something you have to prepare for in Singapore is ensuring you always keep well-hydrated, as the heat and humidity can easily dehydrate you.

Singapore is a pretty fantastic place, and the race is always a challenge.

I love street races; theres something about racing in the middle of a city.

If I had to pick favourite parts of Interlagos, I would say the first and last corners. The first corner is really technical and punishes you if you get it wrong, while the last corner is so fast and really puts quite a strain on your body. As a driver, I really enjoy these corners.

Sometimes the challenge of beating the jet lag and getting a decent sleep can be as hard to solve as finding the right setup for the car!

I have a great love for cuisine, so I'm always interested in local food, and there are so many interesting dishes, spices and ingredients in India.

As a driver, you always want to be in the car getting as much experience as possible; especially when there's something new like different tyres.

Montreal is different from Monaco, as there are some long straights and big braking moments.

My wife is used to Formula One, and she understands the life.

Monaco is a very special event in its own right, and the atmosphere is quite crazy! As a driver, you have to stay calm and relaxed and try to do your job.