After a few months working at Ferrari, I realized that it was the best thing that could have happened, ... I would say even that I had my university education at Ferrari. |
Before each grand prix, the objective is to win it. |
During the race I was able to push a bit more at the right moment, knowing that during the other phases I would need to play more of a waiting game. |
For me, it is ok that everyone talks about Rossi. It means I can just calmly focus on what I have to do. |
He's never even driven go-karts. He's a huge talent but he has to decide whether to choose F1 or motorcycling. |
I am aware of the responsibility it places on me, and I cannot wait to be part of a team like Ferrari, alongside the best driver in the world, |
I am very happy and proud to be racing with Ferrari in 2006, |
I didn't have anything over the radio, it was just a normal fight for the position which I could manage very well. I think that's really good and I'm really happy about that. |
I had gone into Turn 11 when I lost the rear of the car. I touched the curb and could not correct it in time and that was the end for me. Fortunately the car was undamaged which is the most important thing. |
I must say it really was a pity. When I spun I was very close to Alonso. During the pit spot I lost a lot of time. It's a pity that I've come away from this race with no points. |
I'll just try to do my job. |
It's a fantastic feeling -- the team did a great job in the winter. We performed much better with a heavy fuel load and it all went really well for me. It's the best way to start the championship -- second place and fighting for first. I hope I can do this many times. |
My contract doesn't say anything (about status), it says that I have to do my best and that the team will give me full support and I have seen that in testing. |
What happened was a shame because I was on a good lap at the time I went off. Fortunately, the car was undamaged, which is the most important thing. |
When I came to Formula One the first year, he came to me and he said, 'No! You really made it! I remember you, |