Quotes About Motorsport

I had no idea at two or three years of age that my dad was a rally driver and he was doing doughnuts around the world.

I had a great opportunity to be an F1 driver but, on the other hand, I have a great opportunity to become a rally driver with a very good programme.

I get to do the Dakar Rally. I get to do the Daytona 500. I get to do the Indy 500. I'm very fortunate to get to do these things.

Motorsport is all about gaining as much of an advantage as you can and the FIA are there to make sure I don't gain an advantage over my competitors.

I feel gifted for having the opportunity to compete in Daytona.

In karting, you turn up and drive, look at the data and go home. But I like doing more, learning about the engines and how to make them go even better.

I love Scarborough. I think I have more wins there than anyone else.

I have fans rooting for me, all the other drivers in the midfield have fans rooting for them, and they never get to see that driver fighting for wins. Of course it would be a lot better if you had a broader range of drivers who were in the fight for wins.

My time in the World Rally Championship has been a useful stage in my career, but I can't deny the fact that my hunger for F1 has recently become overwhelming.

F1's ability to problem-solve is second to none and our ability to make rapid prototype parts is again second to none.

I believe to have been one of the rare drivers to have returned to Ferrari.

In my city of Maracay, there is a go kart circuit about five minutes from my home. When I was about three or four years old, I said I wanted to race, but I was too young; then, when I reached the age of seven, my father gave me a kart and we started from there.

I'm not a big fan of the halo as a device. I have to face facts - it does bring something in terms of safety.

We have a very long-standing relationship with Renault, we've won a lot of races with them.

The first Indy was definitely the one I remember. It's my favorite race I've ever done. It's the most memorable race I've ever done, for sure. Even more than when I won. I just remember everything about it.

In 1980 I finished three or four times in seventh place.

Jenson Button is the real deal. It just takes the right environment, the right time - don't doubt he has all the talents to win Grands Prix and challenge for championships.

We're in a good position with the Red Bull juniors. When I look around at what other schemes there are, Red Bull has invested a huge amount in youth and should be commended for giving these guys the opportunity that might otherwise have gone missing.

I felt deeply loved, highly respected by my colleagues and everybody in the world of motorsport.

Do you know, why I really love my helmet that much? Because it makes me 15 centimetres taller!

Through F1, I bought my own boat. I learned to fly my own plane and helicopter. And my job with my company is a reflection of everything motor racing taught me.

You know, I think in Europe NASCAR is not regarded as high as it should.

In World Series, everything is a bit slower than F1. But each time I sit in the car, whether it is World Series or F1, once I am in the cockpit, I am mentally prepared for what the car is. I don't have to physically drive it to remember what it is doing.

If I really had a true racing hero, I would say it's Tony Stewart, who I've always believed to be the best race car driver ever.