Jos Verstappen Quotes

The first race is really just something that we will all need to get through. Until people see the cars in action I don't think they will understand how quick they will be, which means they are going to be tiring to drive.

There are no drivers like Formula One drivers. They are engineers, in a way. They are driving manual cars one-handed at 200 miles per hour around streets in Monaco. These cars use the ultimate in technology.

Ever since I've jumped in a Legends or Dwarf car, I've always tried to win. I've been able to win in every race car I've ever driven.

I think it's impossible to drive a Formula One car with one hand.

It's all about racing on the track.

First time I looked at a Formula One car in person, I just stared at the cockpit, figuring I'd never get in there. The drivers wear the whole car like a tight-fitting suit.

As a driver, you want to race every lap possible, especially when you've got a good car.

To be honest, once you've driven around for about five, 10 laps, you don't notice a difference.

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

My focus is definitely on the racing.

People ask how hard it can be sitting down for work during a 500-mile race? Well, without power steering or power brakes, holding onto 650 horses in a car that has nearly 3,000 pounds of downforce and can produce up to 4Gs vertically and laterally can be extremely tough - even sitting down.

Qualifying is all about putting everything that you have and that the car has in one lap. It's like a rush, I really enjoy that.

Speed I like. I do love driving and I've had a couple of those experiences where you go to a track and can test cars around the track.

The time I say that I am a number two driver, I will not race any more.

F2 cars have downforce; they're quick. But it's difficult for your brain and eyes to keep up with everything that's going on once you're in an F1 car. You get used to it and you learn to stay calm, because if you react too quickly the opposite will happen. Being more relaxed is when it becomes more natural and controlled.

I have the biggest weapons in my hands. I can go a full 12 rounds at high speed.

It's been a big challenge to get into F1.

When I joined Formula One, I knew that what I found is that the cars are so much faster, and it took me a little while to understand where to always put the car.

The 600 is survival. It's NASCAR's longest race.

When I'm doing longer runs I can be very consistent on the lap times because I know what the car is doing all the time.

I don't mind to compete, the age doesn't matter I think, you still have to brake and turn the wheels like everybody else has to, we're all running the same car so I have nothing to lose really.

It's true that driving an F1 car in testing is helpful, it's not that you learn everything.

I have to be ready: I am focused, physically fit, ready to get in a car and go fast.

I love racing.

It's been 23 years since the last Swede in Formula One, so for me to be the next F1 driver at all these races around the world has been amazing.