This was a very different race to the other two so far this season. In Bahrain, I was fighting with Michael Schumacher all the way and in Malaysia it was Jenson Button and I battling for second place, but in Melbourne it was quite comfortable. There were no fights and I was very relaxed for a lot of the race. |
To be on the podium will be the target again, ... I am very confident it will be possible. |
To beat Michael this year was really an extra happiness for me. |
To become part of a team with such a desire to succeed and passion for performance is a dream come true for any Formula One driver. Obviously I will be sad to leave Renault but sometimes possibilities come along which are just too good to miss. |
We are ready to fight a bit less conservatively in the last two races, ... I will be more aggressive with how I use the engine, the tires, every part of the car. |
We are the champions, we are the champions, |
We can be competitive there. I need six points. I am very confident it will be possible. |
We did the right thing. We didn't need to take the gamble and played it safe. |
We do not know how reliable Ferrari will be this year. |
We don't have the quickest car but we're taking the opportunities McLaren is giving to us. Tomorrow I hope to have a good start and can even think to win the race. |
We don't need the risks at this point of the championships. |
We had some people in front and sometimes they slow me down. |
We have a new toy. |
We have had an important and productive week. We made good progress for the first race, and now I want to see how we will perform in race conditions against the competition. I am feeling confident, the car is performing well and the team is more motivated than ever. |
We have to be careful we don't do a lot of miles on Friday and Saturday and keep the engine safe for the race on Sunday, |