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" People need to remember that I am the first black driver in F1, so I am obviously going to be different to past drivers. "

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" I think every single win, every single pole has felt new and different in its own way. I've not got bored of it. "

" I'm happy to race against anyone. "

" I like taking risks. I like trying new things, whether it be style or restaurants or whatever. "

" I feel like people are expecting me to fail; therefore, I expect myself to win. "

" It takes me forever to read a book. I have such a small attention span. "

" I have always wanted to learn the piano, but because I travel so much, I can never get any consistency of lessons. So everywhere I go, if I can find a piano, even if it is in the lobby of a hotel or something, I go on YouTube and pick some songs to learn. "

" You save most fuel by lifting and coasting in the heavy braking zones at the end of long straights into slow corners. "

" Racing is what I love, so it's pretty simple. I want to keep doing it and keep winning. "

" Number one is a great thing, and I'll always know that I'm number one, but 44 is my favourite number, so I want to keep it on the car. "

" I'm just super competitive. Squash, tennis, water skiing, computer games... Even if I played you at pool, I'd have to win. "

" When I was a kid and Christmas was coming up, my dad would ask me what I wanted, and I always said a motorbike. I kept asking for one, and he said it was too dangerous and bought me a go-kart instead. "

" When I think about greatness I just know Ayrton Senna. He was great. "

" Everyone has complicated lives, but the more you can simplify it and make it work for you, the better it is going to be. "

" When I first started in Formula 1, I tried to ignore the fact I was the first black guy ever to race in the sport. But, as I've got older, I've really started to appreciate the implications. "

" When I was a kid, I used to play a game called 'Grand Prix Two.' Interlagos was always the first race of the season on that, and I never really got much past the second race. I would always restart the season, so I always seemed to be doing Interlagos - it was a real pain! "

" 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. "

" Generally, I hate training - just like most people, I guess. I try to make it fun and varied. "

" People say I have an aggressive style, and sometimes I don't think that is all just me. I think it's partly because I watched Senna when I was young, and I thought, 'This is how I want to drive when I get the opportunity.' "

" All in all, racing with lift and coast is actually harder. "

" Everyone loves a winner. That's just how the world is. And Ayrton Senna was one of the greatest winners this sport has ever had. "

" Nothing can really prepare you for when you get in the Formula One car. Knowing that you're driving a multimillion-dollar car, and if you crash it it's going to cost a lot of money, and they might not give you another chance, is scary. "

" A couple of my mechanics have become vegan because I've done it. One of my barbers, too. "

" I want to crush everyone. I want to outsmart everyone. "

" Going for a really long run, a bike ride, or cross-country skiing helps me get away from all the noise. I tell myself, 'The pain you're feeling, just enjoy it because it's going to help you across that finish line first.' If you're having a crap day, go for a run. It makes a big difference. "

" I don't think you can fully call yourself a vegan if you wear leathers. "

" It is open for anyone to have freedom of speech, and I guess we can all play a role in trying to make a difference in the world. Particularly if your leader is not helping in that area. "

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" I don't drive by the seat of my pants and happen to win races. I work very hard to interpret the data and drive a certain way. My engineers have confidence in me, and more often than not, when I tell them what I need or what I am feeling with the car, it's right. "

" I love it in the States. The roads are big, the food is big. If it was possible to be in L.A. and still live my racing life, I would move now. "