Nico Hulkenberg

“Nowadays you need a strong aero package, a good aerodynamic car, but also mechanically you cannot afford to have poor suspension. It all goes together as a package and you have to have harmony in the car.”

“I think you need to be able to adjust to the required circumstances and adjust your driving style.”

“It is obviously always nice to start in a strong way, but it's also very important to keep that strength during the year - the season is quite long, from March to November.”

“The rule of thumb in F1 is to beat your teammate.”

“The cars need to be louder so it goes through your skin and your stomach, like it used to be - and we need a bit more speed.”

“Bring it on - we all cook with water, I'm not scared of anyone.”

“I believe that Renault can provide me with a competitive car in the future, and that's what a driver needs and what a driver is looking for.”

“I have to do my homework, be fast and consistent. In that case I have always beaten my team-mates.”

“My first pole position is an emotional and hopefully historic moment as I want to be in F1 for many, many years.”

“As a part of the Renault family, I want to develop the car and write new success stories.”

“Weight is crucial and it is very beneficial - if you have spare weight in Formula One that is powerful performance.”

“Of course it's a nice challenge to compete against a grand prix winner.”

“Every driver wants to compete in races - that is what we are all driving for.”

“I want a strong team-mate and one that is challenging me.”

“I'm pretty excited to be racing for Williams. They're real racers.”

“I'm not a big fan of the halo as a device. I have to face facts - it does bring something in terms of safety.”

“I've always enjoyed visiting India and we usually go to Mumbai or Delhi a few times during the season. It's a shame there is no race in India because it's a great facility and I always enjoyed racing there.”

“I don't have a sponsor or come from an exotic country where I can bring tonnes of money.”

“If you receive so much fan mail, it does touch you personally.”

“I never had the help of money in the background - it could be the cherry on the top a little bit - whereas some others had that to offer.”