At Indy, we are the NASA of the production-car world, and that's clearly why manufacturers are involved - it's such a good testbed.
I grew up half in South Central and half in the San Fernando valley.
I don't like people telling me what to do. I'm very independent.
That is an important part of my success. Another big part of my success is that I hated not to finish a race.
Now a soft kiss - Aye, by that kiss, I vow an endless bliss.
You are always new, the last of your kisses was ever the sweetest.
I saw Lotus F1 racing as the best choice for me to progress my career, after considering several other options that were available to me.
The track in Abu Dhabi is special; this will be our third Grand Prix there.
In football, I need full concentration even though I really enjoy it.
If you look right from the beginning of the season I've been very competitive.
If you are out in two races and someone else has a good couple of races, it could change. So all we do is try to get the optimum every time.
Airlines go in the long run at the competition to reason. For the passenger the competition is good, because each competitor tries to undercut the other one.
I have really enjoyed my time at Ferrari, not just because of the successes.
I have had some problems because the French don't like people to have success, they don't like the number one.
I'd rather have roses on my table than diamonds on my neck.
The preparation, commitment and desire to win will be no less than the last time I drove a grand prix car in anger.
That's what I try to do each and every week is give my best effort and not give up, no matter what comes at us.
There are a few things that make me angry. Mostly things not going my way.
Teams like Ferrari, McLaren and Mercedes are going to be very, very motivated to go for the titles.
You just need to be accepted for who you are and be proud of who you are and that is what I'm trying to do.
North Hollywood isn't actually Hollywood, it's in the San Fernando Valley... it's not the most glamorous part of L.A.