Quote #12

On becoming Ferrari's number one driver after Schumacher's injury at the British Grand Prix: 'Ferrari didn't hire me to win the world championship, but this is what they've asked for now and I'm going to try my best to deliver. To be Ferrari's number one driver is everybody's dream.'

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  6. On his poor performance at the European Grand Prix: 'Life is strange, but F1 is simply crazy.'
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  8. On the reason behind his Australian popularity: 'Because it's full of Irish convicts'

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