Romain Grosjean

“It's always fantastic to be on the podium, and, of course, the top step is always our target.”

“I like to smile a lot before going in the car. I make jokes, even on the grid, and then I can still manage to focus when it counts.”

“Singapore is a pretty fantastic place, and the race is always a challenge.”

“The key is trying to go quick without killing your tyres.”

“As a driver, you want to race every lap possible, especially when you've got a good car.”

“Silverstone is challenging, but it has a good feel. It's one of the quickest tracks of the year, with legendary corners like the Magotts, Becketts, Chapel complex.”

“I like running. I am lucky for that; I don't find it hard. I like it as much as relaxing, actually. I am very focused on driving, and I don't like to party too much; that's just who I am.”

“I always wake up kind of early - well, early for me, which is about 8 A.M.”

“It's a special feeling when you are blasting through the park along the Monza straights, and there are so many really enthusiastic fans there. I have to admit, though, it's not only the racing I'm looking forward to, as Italian cuisine is superb.”

“My wife is used to Formula One, and she understands the life.”

“You can gain a lot of time from an aggressive strategy, but you can lose a lot of time from an aggressive strategy.”

“If I had to pick favourite parts of Interlagos, I would say the first and last corners. The first corner is really technical and punishes you if you get it wrong, while the last corner is so fast and really puts quite a strain on your body. As a driver, I really enjoy these corners.”