A Quote by Jean Alesi
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.
Related Quotes
Nobody says Nico Rosberg is only in F1 because his dad was a famous racing driver who funded his karting career and helped him get into F1. It s a bit unfair just to focus on the fact that my husband is in F1 and it's the only reason I'm in an F1 car.
You never stop learning in F1. It's the typical thing that all drivers say, but it's absolutely true. But also, apart from driving, you learn a bit about the political side of F1. People don't realise how much there is outside the car.
I think F1 have always had smaller teams and that's been fighting it out and being there and like you say, its been a perfect place for young drivers who come into F1 to gain experience.
The biggest difference in the wet between F2 and F1 is that there's so much more power in F1 as being on the throttle earlier has a bigger advantage.
It's been my dream to race in F1 since I was eight. I don't see why that should change just because I've changed. It's a big challenge but I like to push myself. The accident has toughened me up and made me realise what's important. It's spurred me on to get to F1.
There's obviously a lot of drivers that are in F1 because they're one of the best drivers out there, so I can learn from everyone.
When I said I wanted to get back racing my dream was to be an F1 driver. I didn't know how realistic that was going to be until I'd driven again.
Experience is always a plus, but I believe if you are good enough for an F1 seat, you are good enough from the year you arrive in F1.
I'm proud of my driver test. So many people were waiting for me to test and fail, so they could say that women would never be able to race in F1. I always view my time in F1 as before and after the test. Beforehand, I could sense everybody asking, 'What's she doing in the F1 paddock? Is she good enough?' After my test, that attitude changed.
This stone is flawless F1 I keep shooters up top in the F1
Sir Stirling Moss, who said that women don't have the mental aptitude to take part in F1, is from a different generation. There's no reason why women can't rise to the top in F1. If you're not good enough you don't survive.
I don't think KERS will change the overall picture - the gaps between the teams won't get any bigger. And I don't expect more overtaking, especially not under braking. The braking distances of modern F1 cars are just too short to make a big difference.
I am a man of Brazil, of F1. My middle name needs to change to Rubens F1 Barrichello. I have no intention of saying goodbye.
F1 has to keep appealing to sports fans and not only to motor racing fans but to possibly a wider public... I don't know if it's only social media or different electronic devices that will do that. How to establish more of a personal link to the drivers and to the teams - these are things that you have to think of.
I get kids from all different cultures and nationalities coming up to me now, all wanting to be F1 drivers. They feel the sport is open to everyone.
People might not know, but F1 drivers have new helmets made throughout the season. Usually, the design is the same, but I like to do something special for Monaco.
Related Authors
Alex Zanardi Quotes
Italian
Driver
Bubba Wallace Quotes
American
Driver
Chase Elliott Quotes
American
Driver
Chris Hoy Quotes
British
Driver
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Quotes
American
Driver
Daniel Ricciardo Quotes
Australian
Driver
Denny Hamlin Quotes
American
Driver
Felipe Massa Quotes
Brazilian
Driver
Kevin Harvick Quotes
American
Driver
Kyle Busch Quotes
American
Driver
Kyle Larson Quotes
American
Driver
Lando Norris Quotes
British
Driver
Lewis Hamilton Quotes
British
Driver
Mario Andretti Quotes
American
Driver
Michael Waltrip Quotes
American
Driver
Susie Wolff Quotes
Scottish
Driver