Romain Grosjean

“I love street races; there's something about racing in the middle of a city.”

“I did almost every job in the bank. It was real life, waking up in the morning, putting on a suit and tie and then having to go to work.”

“Under adrenalin, at the end of the race, we can say things that we really don't think.”

“I think I am disciplined when I need to be, and relax when I can.”

“Monaco is quite a specialist track, and it is very difficult to say if a car will be suited to it or not. It's bumpy on the straights, and it's a very low-grip surface. All these things mean that you never know what to expect.”

“I know I won't be the first one to say this, but Suzuka is definitely my favourite circuit of the year.”

“Montreal is different from Monaco, as there are some long straights and big braking moments.”

“Our regular fitness programme means that the race lasting longer than others should not be a problem, but something you have to prepare for in Singapore is ensuring you always keep well-hydrated, as the heat and humidity can easily dehydrate you.”

“You never want to concede a place, but when you're leading the race or fighting for a podium position, you can find ways to make your car very wide!”

“Singapore is a pretty special race with it being held at night; it makes a great show for the fans.”

“Sometimes the challenge of beating the jet lag and getting a decent sleep can be as hard to solve as finding the right setup for the car!”

“As a driver, you always want to be in the car getting as much experience as possible; especially when there's something new like different tyres.”

“I went to SG Formula and became Formula Renault 2.0 Champion. I went then to ART in Formula 3 and became Champion. Then I stayed with the team in GP2 Asia Series, and again, I became Champion. Then the first year of GP2 was really great. I was P4 at the end of the season, which was a fantastic result.”

“Every track has its challenges, but Suzuka is a continuous test of a driver's skills, and I think that's what makes it so beautiful to drive.”

“Monaco is a very special event in its own right, and the atmosphere is quite crazy! As a driver, you have to stay calm and relaxed and try to do your job.”

“An English summer's day is wonderful, but sometimes you have to look hard to find one!”

“I have a great love for cuisine, so I'm always interested in local food, and there are so many interesting dishes, spices and ingredients in India.”

“I usually sleep ten to eight hours per night. I sometimes also have a nap in the afternoon.”

“I like Hockenheim because I've raced there quite a few times. In fact, one of my first single seater races was there in Formula Renault 1.6 in 2003.”

“Tyre management has always been part of the qualifying strategy and the race itself. I don't know about others; I just know that I always push as much as I can to obtain the best result possible.”