Michael Schumacher

Those who have come into Formula One without experiencing cars devoid of electronic aids will find it tough. To control 800 horse power relying just on arm muscles and foot sensitivity can turn out to be a dangerous exercise.

I just want to be known as a very normal person and be treated as that and be able to walk down the street like anyone else.

People get excited around me and behave differently than they would normally. I don't feel different from anyone else, except that I drive a racing car round in circles faster than somebody else.

I know what I am, and what I have to do in my profession, so I can handle the pressure. It's the way I think.

The more precisely I can drive, the more I enjoy myself.

In sport there is never any moment that is the same as the other. I have been in Formula One for 12 years, and out of that I had one year with the perfect car.

When you start out in a team, you have to get the teamwork going and then you get something back.

You win a race, the next race it's a question mark. Are you still the best or not? That's what is funny. But that's what is interesting. And that's what is challenging. You have to prove yourself every time.

I have been in Formula One for 12 years, and out of that I had one year with the perfect car.

My kids are not known, and I think that is very important. So far they have lived a normal life, and will continue to do so. I feel they should have the possibility to live a free life without the burden of fame I have created.

Once something is a passion, the motivation is there.

I always thought records were there to be broken.

I didn't have statistics in my mind when I was racing. It was always a consequence - a nice consequence. I enjoyed it, but it wasn't the reason I was racing.

You try to hide your emotions, so as not to show weaknesses to others. I believe it's the same for every sportsman.

Somehow I have managed to delay looking old. In reality I have good genes.

Ferraris only objective is to be at the top in other words to compete for the World Championship. Thats our right. Winning is another matter. It wouldnt be a disgrace to come in second after a tough fight.

I like to share my life, and spend time with someone I love. That has worked 100 per cent with my wife.

I have been a huge fan of America, as I find their way of life there is pretty unique, and I have enjoyed a lot of good times over there.

If you're lucky enough to be famous, then it's great if you can use your fame and the power your fame gives you to draw attention to things that really matter.

I will do everything I can to bring the Number One to Ferrari. The whole team and all the fans deserve it.

Your ups and downs in sports, I think they are as normal as daily life: One day you wake up and feel great, the next day you wake up and feel maybe less great.

In football, I need full concentration even though I really enjoy it.

I'm not very comfortable with what people sometimes say or think about me - things I don't feel responsible for.

I think I was five when I had my real first go-kart.

If youre lucky enough to be famous then its great if you can use your fame and the power your fame gives you to draw attention to things that really matter.

Let's put it this way, I like number seven.

If you look right from the beginning of the season I've been very competitive.

I hate to take compromises with a racing car. The more standard a car is, the more compromises you have to take.