F1 Quotes (4)
...and so they spake...
His car control was extraordinary, ever compared with the many talented drivers I have had the opportunity to drive against over the years. He drove a Grand Prix car to the absolute limit of its ability.
The main thing to prove is to win a championship and that’s been done. If I am still competitive I want to win again. The main thing if you are competing is to win.
• Jacques Villeneuve, Jan. 2006
If you're in the middle of the field, then you must work together in order to bring the team success.
• Jacques Villeneuve, Jan. 2006
After the first day in a new car you can tell if it will be competitive or not. This one felt fast.
• Jacques Villeneuve, Jan. 2006
If I am still racing, it is because I want to win again. I don't just want to be part of Formula One. I enjoy competing and, when you enjoy competing, the main thing is to try and win.
• Jacques Villeneuve, Jan. 2006
My overalls are not too large – all the other drivers have them too tight...!
• Jacques Villeneuve, Jan. 2006.
I have been much more nervous than before any other roll-out I have experienced because this is a bigger and long-term programme, and I feel so much passion for this project.
• Nick Heidfeld, Jan. 2006, on the day their F1.06 was first driven.
I've seen several teams over the last couple of years but this year is definitely very special for me because different to the last couple of years I know that I will be with [BMW] for three years.
• Nick Heidfeld, Jan. 2006, at the F1.06 launch.
Nick [Heidfeld] is German and will probably also stay at the team for longer. I think [Jacques] Villeneuve is absolutely the right choice, but more emphasis will be on Nick.
• Hans-Joachim Stuck (former German F1 driver) to Germany's Sport1, Jan. 2006
It's great, it's an evolution of what was in place last year, so it's not starting from zero, which takes forever.
• Jacques Villeneuve, Jan. 2006, at the F1.06 launch.
I think it would not be realistic to say we will win a race in 2006, but I certainly hope we can get as close as possible.
• Dr. Mario Theissen, Jan. 2006, at the F1.06 launch.
Formula One wasn't a dream as such. I would rather call it a vision, a vision which we have developed over the past year, especially in the past six or seven months.
• Dr. Mario Theissen, Jan. 2006, at the F1.06 launch.
In 2007 they [Red Bull] will be playing a game that they can win.
• Gerhard Berger, Jan. 2006, on Red Bull Racing
I'm stuck on 13 wins, which is a horrible number. Obviously if I hadn't moved over a couple of times then I would have had more. But I'd like to add a 14th.
• David Coulthard, Jan. 2006
I hope we can be regularly in the top eight, and I hope I can get my first podium – that’s for sure the target.
• Christian Klien, Jan. 2006.
This [Friday testing role at Red Bull] is a great opportunity. All the testing, all the mileage, will definitely help me in the future. [...] And yes, I look forward to racing for Red Bull one day.
• Robert Doornbos, Jan. 2006, at the Autosport International.
I think about testing at Barcelona next week, I think about racing at Monte-Carlo...I just think about the year ahead. [...] The motivation is to be in a 2007 car which [Adrian Newey] has played his part in designing.
• David Coulthard, Jan. 2006, when inquired about possible thoughts on retirement.
Initially we'll want to continue to work with David [Coulthard] and young drivers. [...] If he [a top-five driver] is attracted for some other reason, such as finance, we don't want him.
• Adrian Newey to Autosport, Jan. 2006
My target for the season is trying to get a podium. We don't know if we are ready to win races, because we don't know the level of the car, but we will fight hard and prepare for 2007.
• Vintantonio Liuzzi, Jan. 2006, talking at the Autosport International show in Birmingham .
Scoring points is our goal - for all of us, in fact. I think podiums are not realistic at this stage, but definitely points, On a personal level, I want to beat my teammate -- that's a very important part of the F1 game.
• Scott Speed, Jan. 2006, talking to Racer Magazine.
Having Scott or any American in the US grand prix field will help raise the interest level of the event. [...] An American in the series consistently is more important for the long run, and we hope Scott is just the beginning of that much-needed trend.
• Joie Chitwood (Indianapolis Motor Speedway president), Dec. 2005, to the Globe and Mail .
I prefer to be the underdog and get the results because then the other team principals and journalists look at you.
• Christian Albers, Nov. 2005, after securing a seat with MF1 Racing.
I couldn’t have expected a lot better than that. I had a good learning curve throughout the season, speed wise and experience wise. Getting the podium in Indianapolis was a huge opportunity, and there was another point in Spa. I couldn’t have dreamed of better in the first year. Also this reliability thing, which went for 16 races, helped to get me noticed. So I’m really, really pleased.
• Tiago Monteiro, Nov. 2005, on his first F1 Season, including his rookie race-finishing record.
I was anxiously waiting for the [Super Aguri] official announcement. [But] We have still not announced my part in the team, so please wait a little longer.
• Takums Sato to his fans, Jan. 2006.
Sato will probably drive in the team's number one car.
• Fumito Akita (Aguri Suzuki's business partner) to CBS SportsLine, Jan. 2006.
Our team members are doing their best to make sure that we are on the grid in Bahrain and I am confident that we will make it
• Aguri Suzuki, Jan. 2006.
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