The conditions were impossible, |
The conditions were not perfect, quite windy and the track was a little bit dirty. We all have our fingers crossed to avoid a wet track, but if it rains it will be the first time we are all in the wet in 2006 and we'll see how the cars behave. |
The conditions were pretty difficult for everyone today. With the position in the championship, we didn't need to risk. Once again I had help from McLaren and was able to take two more points. |
The drivers' championship is over now. But we have confidence we can win the constructors' championship too. I think we have a little advantage. |
The good news for me is that the new car was still easy to drive. The performance felt good, although this is the first test with a brand new car and there are still lots of areas to improve. |
The important thing is to be consistent, be on the podium, like I did 15 times last year I think. This year I am 3-for-3. |
The last 10 laps went really slowly. I just wanted to cross the line and enjoy the victory with the team and the grandstand opposite the pits where most of the people were coming from the Renault factory. |
The last two or three laps, you start to hear noises and you are a bit worried. When I crossed the line, I realized everything was done. |
The motivation is even higher than ever this year because we have the number one and two in the team and all the mechanics and engineers are working with much more interest than last year. |
The new rules don't help anyone. Everyone has to build a new engine. At the end of the day, the same 3-4 teams will be at the top. |
The one person I really like to beat is Michael Schumacher because it makes me feel better due to the fact that everyone knows him and what he has done. |
The race was a bit crazy. Some moments I didn't understand. I was 20 seconds ahead and the gap disappeared after three or four safety cars in 10 laps. |
The race was a little bit crazy, I didn't understand. I was 20 seconds ahead and the gap disappeared. But there was no risk to lose the victory anytime. |
The race was actually very easy, |
The tenacity and desire to win which he has worked with since he was a child have carried him to the top in a sporting discipline of enormous difficulty. |