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...and so they spake...
Being second, is to be the first of the ones who lose.
I have never got out of a car and said I could have tried harder.
I want to be on the top step of the podium many more times than in 2005, and to be battling for the World Championships with Team McLaren Mercedes. I am a racer and I want to win and I am with the team that I can do that with.
Juan Pablo Montoya's expectations for the 2006 Season, Jan. 2006..
For sure it's the same as every year, I want to win races and World Championships with Team McLaren Mercedes. We had a quick car last year, and I guess there is no reason why we will not have that again as we have the same strong design team.
Kimi Räikkönen's expectations for the 2006 Season, Jan. 2006..
I can't wait to see whether Ron makes up his mind. I am not waiting for anybody. I will see who offers me what I want. [...] I am talking with other constructors. If Ferrari, Renault or BMW make me a good offer, I will take it.
Juan Pablo Montoya, Jan. 2006.
Everything is possible but I have not decided what I want to do, I do not have any date but it cannot go on for too long. At some point everyone needs to make a decision.
Kimi Räikkönen, Jan. 2006.
They [Mercedes] are not where they should be and they need to improve. On the engine side we have a lot of work to do.
Kimi Räikkönen, Jan. 2006.
Kimi Räikkönen is better than twice world champion Mika Häkkinen. 2007 McLaren driver Fernando Alonso is truly an exceptional driver.
Mario Illien (Mercedes-Benz engine chief) to Italy's Autosprint, Jan. 2006.
Losing the constructors' championship was down to Montoya. He should have brought home more points. Montoya made mistakes that a driver of his experience should not make.
Mario Illien (Mercedes-Benz engine chief) to Italy's Autosprint, Jan. 2006.
Our drivers psychologically overreacted to problems at the first round of the world championship and definitely didn't respond to the pressure. [...] It was all a bit frustrating. In most seasons, 10 race wins would have been good enough to clinch the world championship quite early in the season.
Ron Dennis to Britain's the Guardian, Dec. 2005
The target for '06 is to win some races and I think it should be realistic after the podiums we had last year.
Ralf Schumacher, Jan. 2006
Ralf's body language at the winter tests radiated self confidence. [...] We will see a different Ralf than the one we saw in 2005. We must factor both him and Toyota as in the running.
Keke Rosberg, Jan. 2006
This season we hope to win our first race.
Jarno Trulli, Jan. 2006
If we want to become the world champions, then we must be able to at least keep up with their [McLaren's and Renault's] development rate. [...] You need to know how to spend the money you have meaningfully.
Jarno Trulli, Jan. 2006
I don't want to make grandiose claims [regarding race wins in 2006], but you could say we are confident.
Mike Gascoyne, Jan. 2006
He [Jarno Trulli] has had time to get used to the different feel [of Toyota's new car]. The problems he did experience have evaporated, and to be honest we didn't need to do much.
Mike Gascoyne to Autosport, on Jarno Trulli's apparently falling behind Ralf Schumacher, Jan. 2006
In case Toyota don't want to continue [renew my contract], I don't want to lose the other good option. I have received offers and had contacts [with rival teams]. [...] I need Toyota to let me know shortly what they want to do, and then I'll act accordingly.
Jarno Trulli, Jan. 2006
There wouldn't be any problem with [Michael and I] being at the same team, but Michael will never leave Ferrari.
Ralf Schumacher, Jan. 2006, on rumors that Toyota could hire Michael Schumacher.
[Retirement] has nothing to do with it [my split with manager Willi Weber]. Regarding my future, the only thing that matters is whether I am still quick. For me, nothing has changed.
Ralf Schumacher, Jan. 2006
Some articles regarding a comment I made about Michael took what I said completely out of context. I still wish that Michael spends many more successful years in F1. I am proud of him and his achievements and, like in the past, wish him all the best for the future.
Ralf Schumacher, Jan. 2006
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