Quotes by Jean Alesi

About Jean Alesi:

Jean Alesi is a French racing driver of Italian origin. His father, Franco, was a mechanic from Alcamo, Sicily, and his mother was from Riesi.
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That was my dream, to drive for Ferrari, but I am not a kid any more. If Ferrari is the best team and if I get the chance to drive for Ferrari, it would be with pleasure.

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Experience has taught me that you have to improve all the time-little bit by little bit-and not keeping starting everything from new.

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When I go back to France now I spend all the my time with press and sponsors. I do not have a lot of time to spend at home with my family.

Jean Alesi

Am I calm all the time? That is a question to ask my mother. I am very happy in my home. I have a good family, that gives me something extra.

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I am a professional. At the circuit I am calm. At home I am very different.

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When you drive a car, either you manage it and feel it with the grip of the car, or, like me, you fix it on visual speed. If you do it through the grip, you lose it very quickly - because when the track changes, you can have scares. I do it visually,...

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You tend to think that there is a big gap between F1 and everything else. F1 is where all the fantastic drivers are, so you just don't know how good you are until you get there.

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When you are in a good position you are sure to drive well and to be very concentrated in each corner.

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It wasn't all frustration. I've had a lot of good times with Ferrari as well.

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My contract is just for this year, but I have an option for next year. It is not signed at this moment, but I am only concentrating on this year. I don't know exactly what I will do in the future.

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I think I will have a lot of opportunities in the future.

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I was quite excited, but I was sure I wouldn't win the race. I am a realist.

Jean Alesi

I decided to do the maximum to hold onto the lead for as long as possible. That is why I pushed so hard from the beginning. I was at 100 percent concentration.

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To be honest, I am not happy about all the publicity.

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It's my job, but I think it is too much.

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I will be better in Monte Carlo than I was in Phoenix. If I can't win maybe I will lead 50 laps.

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You never really know how quick you are before you reach F1.

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Although it's only the beginning of the championship, I am very surprised at my capability.

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Eddie Jordan found me all the drives. If I am with Tyrrell today, it is because Eddie was there.

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I am not close to retirement. I still have a lot more that I can achieve. There are younger guys coming into F1, but I am not old and I'm not finished.

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Author Bio

  • NameJean Alesi
  • DescriptionFrench racecar driver
  • AliasesGiovanni Alesi
  • BornJune 11, 1964
  • CountryFrance
  • ProfessionRacecar Driver; Racing Driver