As it is right now, there's certainly a lot of tension between us. |
But it's something that was a huge character builder, when you can walk around the racetrack and still perform wearing diapers and have self-dignity. |
Certainly there are a lot of nerves when you are starting your first grand prix. |
Coulthard is set as number one, the second seat will be definitely Klien or Liuzzi but nobody else, and the one will be chosen only after this season, |
Every track has its unique challenges, but Circuito Estoril is one of the most difficult tracks because it is physically grueling, both for your tires and yourself as a driver, |
Formula One comes to America once a year. I think that is the fact that's going to limit the exposure here. Formula One's not big in America to the major public. For any driver growing up, it's a dream to make it to Formula One. It was a dream of mine as a kid. Fortunately I'm living it now. |
Fortunately, we have great tires for this type of race. The surface of these slick Cooper A1 tires can become almost gel-like with the high track temperatures, and the way that they 'squash' into the track surfaces really helps with grip and cornering. |
I know that this is my opportunity in my life that I've been given and, if I mess it up, it's no one's fault but my own. |
I left the circuit in Bahrain immediately after all the interviews, changed, grabbed the bags and was off to the airport and flew to Dubai. I spent the night there, got up early in the morning for a delayed flight - I really could have slept a lot more! - and went directly to Malaysia. |
I love a party. After winter testing mainly in Europe, I love the warm weather. |
I was very happy with our early progress today, we were able to move up from 17th place into fifth and I was making a move to pass two cars ahead of me. Something happened where they collided and I was unable to avoid their collision. The damage to our nose cone was too extensive to continue. It's a real shame as I was very confident we could succeed today. |
It definitely has less horsepower and has a different power band. It's going to require a different driving style, carrying more speed through the corners as you feel the difference when you drive out of them. |
It is a tremendous honor to be called onboard by Rick to lead A1 Team USA into Brands Hatch. I am very excited to carry the American flag into competition and will do my best to represent the U.S. |
It's going to be very difficult to judge my performance against the others in the series. I want to score some points this year. That would be a huge success. |
It's something that I've been dreaming of since I was 11 years old - to race in Formula One. It's for sure going to be a very emotional experience. |