F1 Quotes (2)
...and so they spake...
I will drive flat out all the time. I love racing.
Racing, competing, it's in my blood. It's part of me, it's part of my life; I have been doing it all my life and it stands out above everything else.
Knowing that Fernando is leaving will put him [Fisichella] in top psychological condition, If he could just develop a bit more nastiness he would certainly be able to challenge for the world championship.
Flavio Briatore, talking to the Gazzetta dello Sport, at Renault's 2006 launch.
It could be good for me. Maybe the team will change the way they act towards Fernando.
Giancarlo Fisichella, talking to Autosport on Fernando Alonso's surprising move to McLaren, Jan. 2006.
It's not the best thing, having a driver who is already committed to another team. I know Fernando, he's a very professional and very nice guy, but its not the same as having a driver whose committed to you for the next two or three years.
Mike Gascoyne, Jan. 2006.
Yes, probably yes. It's between me and Renault. It was not more money, it's more (about the) future.
Fernando Alonso, Jan. 2006, when asked if Renault could have been able to avoid his transfer to McLaren. (return to Renault's remark).
Frankly, if really he [Fernando Alonso] thinks that, then it's a pity he didn't discuss it with us. He never asked me the question "Are you going to be there in 2007 or 08?" because I would have answered 'yes.'
Patrick Fauré, Jan. 2006, when told about Alonso's remarks regarding his move to the McLaren Team.
He [Fernando Alonso] contacted and negotiated with McLaren at his own instigation.
Flavio Briatore, Dec. 2005.
I feel it's better to avoid this sort of conduct [annoucing a switch of teams a whole year in advance]. It's a form of respect which every driver should have for the team he races for - for the people who work there, and for commercial necessities.
Jarno Trulli's comment to Italian Tuttosport, Jan. 2006.
The situation at Renault is not nice because they have two drivers whose contracts will expire, one who is going and the other one I don't know.
Jarno Trulli, Jan. 2006.
Everything he [Ron Dennis] could do wrong, he has done wrong. [...] Ron has forgotten that humans aren't machines - they have emotion. [...] In this [deal], there are only losers. Alonso will have trouble with his Renault team in 2006. And Montoya now has to perform in the knowledge that he is only McLaren's third choice.
Niki Lauda, Dec. 2005, to Germany's tabloid Bild.
This has been my team for five years, and Renault made me world champion at a very young age. On the other side, when I arrived in Formula 1 and spent a year with Minardi, I was fighting with the Renaults – and now we are at the front of the grid. We have helped each other.
Fernando Alonso, Jan. 2006.
Now, I have done it and out of 22 drivers, there are only three who have won the championship: Michael [Schumacher], Jacques [Villeneuve] and me. So from that point of view, I think the other nineteen drivers have the pressure.
Fernando Alonso, Jan. 2006.
I have number one on the car, and I am in a top team that is very competitive, so that brings with it a level of expectation. Plus, as a world champion, I think I have the responsibility to maintain my level of performance now for the rest of my career. However, I think I can take more pleasure in the job as well. I am going to try and enjoy the experience.
Fernando Alonso, Jan. 2006.
Please don't ask if Fernando is a good driver. [...] Hey, he is world champion! You don't achieve this by chance.I have said very often that I have a big respect for what he did together with his team.
Michael Schumacher, Jan. 2006, as Kimi Räikkönen's (rather than Fernando Alonso's) choice for some 2005 drivers' awards was brought up.
Kimi Räikkönen is definitely the best driver. But Formula One is not only about the driver, but the whole team.
Mika Häkkinen, Jan. 2006.
I felt comfortable straight away. [...] The V8 engine felt very good, similar to our predictions and it was reliable for the first run. My first impression is that this is a car with a lot of potential.
Giancarlo Fisichella's first impressions on the R26, Jan. 2006.
We accept to change the rules about the qualifying to support everybody. However, we thought it was good to have one tyre for the race. But somebody betrayed us from within the Michelin family.
Flavio Briatore, Jan. 2006, firing at (Ferrari-powered) Red Bull Racing.
I have a lot of belief in myself so I hope that I can have a great year. [...] It is in my nature only to push but I tend to use my head a lot when I am racing. It will depend on the situation. I will try and get the results anyway.
Nico Rosberg, Jan. 2006.
I can no longer say he [Michael Schumacher] is my hero; he is my competitor. And you should not idolise your rivals. But I admire him for everything he has achieved, and for his talent. .
Nico Rosberg, Jan. 2006, talking to Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen TV.
I can pursue my interest in physics in Formula One!
Nico Rosberg, Jan. 2006, commenting on the impossibility of enrolling at London's Imperial College, in order to study physics, aerodynamics, in special.
Being a Rosberg has its advantages. .
Nico Rosberg, Jan. 2006
My current situation with Williams is simply perfect. There is no better contract for a third driver, both financially and concerning the future. This [opportunity] is a special challenge for me. I want to help Williams as much as I can, so the team returns to the top.
I have agreed with Frank [Williams] not to talk about that [the part of our deal concerning the future, beyond 2006]. [...] If I don't race, I'm not going to slit my wrists. But that's the aim.
Alexander Wurz, Jan. 2006.
I'm [at Williams] to win now. Nothing less.
Mark Webber, 2004, after switching from the Jaguar to the then Williams-BMW Team.
I very much have unfinished business with Williams. I'm the sort of person who wants to see it through and to make it work. Everyone knows we had some dramas last year which didn't allow us to perform as the team, and I, would have liked. It's my absolute desire that we overcome those and get Williams back to the front this year, and beyond.
Sometimes you learn a lot in adversity. If you are going out and kicking arse in business everyday you are probably not learning as much as you do if you are on the ropes. I learnt a lot last year and I want to have my best season in F1 this year [2006].
Mark Webber, Jan. 2006.
We are not interested in lucky results so to go out and drive off the front row and win races will be impressive, very impressive, considering who we are up against but there is no real reason why we cannot be strong.
Mark Webber, Jan. 2006.
As a racing driver, you always look for a race opportunity. [... But] If you drop out of formula one, you can find it very difficult to go back in. It is better to be able to show your talent, like I did [when testing] in December [2005, than not be part of F1 at all].
Narain Karthikeyan, Jan. 2006, after his second test driver role was announced by the Williams Team.
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