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

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" I love my ink. They all have a meaning. I'm very strong in my faith, so I wanted to have some religious images. I've got Pieta, a Michelangelo sculpture of Mary holding Jesus after he came off the cross, on my shoulder. A sacred heart on my arm. Musical notes because I love music. The compass on my chest is there because church is my compass. "

" I had a lot of racism growing up where I grew up. Bullied at school. It definitely encouraged me. It's like battle wounds - you come out the other side, and it just makes you tougher. "

" Each championship has felt different in its own way, I guess because I've been in different place of my life; I've gone through different things. "

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

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

" I've accomplished more than I ever dreamed. But I'm hungry for more. "

" I don't aspire to be like other drivers - I aspire to be unique in my own way. "

" Every lap is different. "

" 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 happy to race against anyone. "

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

" It's important for everyone to stand up for what they believe in. "

" There have been some ups and downs. I've not always had it my own way. That's the way racing is supposed to be. "

" 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. "

" 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.' "

" When I was younger, all of my family's money went into racing. We were never a stylish family. We never went shopping, because all the money went into buying tires and fuel and all of that. "

" It doesn't matter what famous person I've come across in the street, I don't think I've ever shouted. "

" I started playing guitar when I was 13. I'd written a few songs on the guitar over some time. I'd written a book of poetry, and I got a book of lyrics that I had when I was a kid. "

" You can knock me down, but I get up twice as strong. "

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

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

" If Ferrari wanted me, they would have approached me. I want to work with people who want me. If they don't want me, it is no problem. "

" 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 get kids from all different cultures and nationalities coming up to me now, all wanting to be F1 drivers. They feel the sport is open to everyone. "

Different Cultures

" 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. "

" I listen to music before every race. Generally, there will be a song I'll get into over the weekend, and I play it all weekend, particularly when I'm getting ready for a race. "

" I love all of the Marvel comics movies. "

" I have the best job in the world. "

" Formula 1 is about running to the maximum. "

" 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. "