Eddie Jordan found me all the drives. If I am with Tyrrell today, it is because Eddie was there. |
I will be better in Monte Carlo than I was in Phoenix. If I can't win maybe I will lead 50 laps. |
I must use Ferrari to the maximum. My priority is to get results. Then we will see what happens. |
I was quite excited, but I was sure I wouldn't win the race. I am a realist. |
It's my job, but I think it is too much. |
Although it's only the beginning of the championship, I am very surprised at my capability. |
To be honest, I am not happy about all the publicity. |
That was my dream, to drive for Ferrari, but I am not a kid any more. If Ferrari is the best team and if I get the chance to drive for Ferrari, it would be with pleasure. |
I decided to do the maximum to hold onto the lead for as long as possible. That is why I pushed so hard from the beginning. I was at 100 percent concentration. |
You never really know how quick you are before you reach F1. |
It wasn't all frustration. I've had a lot of good times with Ferrari as well. |
Experience has taught me that you have to improve all the time-little bit by little bit-and not keeping starting everything from new. |
When I go back to France now I spend all the my time with press and sponsors. I do not have a lot of time to spend at home with my family. |
I lived in England to learn English. When I went to England for the first time, it was like being on the Moon. I had no friends, I couldn't speak the language. I was very isolated. |
Am I calm all the time? That is a question to ask my mother. I am very happy in my home. I have a good family, that gives me something extra. |
You tend to think that there is a big gap between F1 and everything else. F1 is where all the fantastic drivers are, so you just don't know how good you are until you get there. |
I am not close to retirement. I still have a lot more that I can achieve. There are younger guys coming into F1, but I am not old and I'm not finished. |
My contract is just for this year, but I have an option for next year. It is not signed at this moment, but I am only concentrating on this year. I don't know exactly what I will do in the future. |
When you are in a good position you are sure to drive well and to be very concentrated in each corner. |
I think I will have a lot of opportunities in the future. |