Let's put it this way, I like number seven.
I don't feel like promising big things to my fans. I'm not thinking about victory at all. I'll do my best to get on the podium at least, although I must admit I feel fairly pessimistic.
Technology has certainly reduced performance differences among drivers. Whereas a talented driver could get a half-second out of every lap in the past, nowadays talent makes up for only about one or two tenths of a second. But the driver is still the key factor.
If I didn't even stand a chance of winning races and competing for the title, I don't think I would be that interested in continuing my career.
Psychologically speaking, it's very important to be in good shape. I work in a sport that requires you to react quickly and be in excellent shape. Besides, things don't get easier as you get older.
I'm not very comfortable with what people sometimes say or think about me - things I don't feel responsible for.
In sport there is never any moment that is the same as the other. I have been in Formula One for 12 years, and out of that I had one year with the perfect car.
I hate to take compromises with a racing car. The more standard a car is, the more compromises you have to take.
Those who have come into Formula One without experiencing cars devoid of electronic aids will find it tough. To control 800 horse power relying just on arm muscles and foot sensitivity can turn out to be a dangerous exercise.
I decided on a vision. I think I maybe join Toyota at the midpoint of a project, whose long-term goal is winning world championships. Also I have my big ambition, the drivers' world championship. That is not abandoned - entirely the opposite. I am young enough and motivated enough to make a new start in order to reach this goal.
I didn't have statistics in my mind when I was racing. It was always a consequence - a nice consequence. I enjoyed it, but it wasn't the reason I was racing.
I like working in a team, and at Ferrari there is always good cooperation.
I will do everything I can to bring the number one to Ferrari. The whole team and all the fans deserve it.
I like to share my life, and spend time with someone I love. That has worked 100 per cent with my wife.
Ferrari always tries to get the best possible drivers, and my fellow team members have always been highly promising people.
If you imagine how many years the other guys have been in my position Im in now, they have been motivated to get back and challenge the leaders, ... Theres no reason not to be motivated and I look forward very much to challenging again.
My time with Ferrari was wonderful. I have found friends and had experiences that I would not want to be without.
Ferrari's only objective is to be at the top, in other words, to compete for the World Championship. That's our right. Winning is another matter. It wouldn't be a disgrace to come in second after a tough fight.
I retired simply because I didn't have the passion and motivation anymore, I was tired. At the time I thought, 'Well, I had a great time, there is the end.' At some moment there is the right time to call it an end.
I have to say it's been tough to leave the Ferrari family, which has been a big part of my career.
Nascar will certainly not be one of my challenges in the future.
With this type of thing there are always different opinions and mine is that it is impossible to blame either one of us. [on a crash with Heidfeld]
I just want to be known as a very normal person and be treated as that and be able to walk down the street like anyone else.
I already tried that. Something heavy metal like. And sunglasses. But it didn't work; I went to the gas station and when I left the guy at the counter said, 'bye Mr Schumacher
Ross Brawn knows that I prefer to have odd race numbers.
