"When I go back to France now I spend all the my time with press and sponsors. I do not have a lot of time to spend at home with my family."

"I decided to do the maximum to hold onto the lead for as long as possible. That is why I pushed so hard from the beginning. I was at 100 percent concentration."

"You never really know how quick you are before you reach F1."

"To be honest, I am not happy about all the publicity."

"I lived in England to learn English. When I went to England for the first time, it was like being on the Moon. I had no friends, I couldn't speak the language. I was very isolated."

"Although it's only the beginning of the championship, I am very surprised at my capability."

"It wasn't all frustration. I've had a lot of good times with Ferrari as well."

"I was quite excited, but I was sure I wouldn't win the race. I am a realist."

"I made my choice to be in Ferrari. It is not easy because it is important for a man to have satisfaction. And for me to get the satisfaction I want means getting results."

"I must use Ferrari to the maximum. My priority is to get results. Then we will see what happens."

"Eddie Jordan found me all the drives. If I am with Tyrrell today, it is because Eddie was there."

"I am a professional. At the circuit I am calm. At home I am very different."

"I am not close to retirement. I still have a lot more that I can achieve. There are younger guys coming into F1, but I am not old and I'm not finished."

"Am I calm all the time? That is a question to ask my mother. I am very happy in my home. I have a good family, that gives me something extra."

"I think I will have a lot of opportunities in the future."

"That was my dream, to drive for Ferrari, but I am not a kid any more. If Ferrari is the best team and if I get the chance to drive for Ferrari, it would be with pleasure."

"I will be better in Monte Carlo than I was in Phoenix. If I can't win maybe I will lead 50 laps."

"I'm not sure they understand everything about racing cars. I am not sure that this is wise."

"I have never won a race, and that is my main disappointment - but you have to be positive."

"My contract is just for this year, but I have an option for next year. It is not signed at this moment, but I am only concentrating on this year. I don't know exactly what I will do in the future."

"It's my job, but I think it is too much."

"Experience has taught me that you have to improve all the time-little bit by little bit-and not keeping starting everything from new."