In December 2005 I had a very good opportunity to test Renault's world championship-winning car at Barcelona, and after 30 laps I was setting really good times, so I know what it's like to drive a really good car.
You can absolutely drive through an atmospheric bomb test and not be affected.
The computer systems that we have on our cars when we go test just blow my mind.
I saw an ad for an expensive car and got so excited about it, I called the dealer. 'How are those new cars?' I asked. 'They're fine,' he said. I thought he'd offer to let me drive it for a weekend. He didn't. I expected a salesman to call. No one did. I didn't buy the car.
It was an unbelievable experience! The brakes, the g-forces and the power of the engine are beyond description. Thanks to BMW and WilliamsF1 for giving me this chance to test. The test team looked after me brilliantly and I learnt plenty.
Look - think very hard about the car you want. Then buy that one, brand new.
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.
I used to cover track events for my radio show, and one day, as a thank you gesture, Bentley called me asked me whether I would like to test drive the Flying Spur. I was in dreamland.
I tell people it's like shopping for a car.People are taking candidates out for a test drive, seeing what they like.
You should never ever buy a car in a panic - otherwise you'll buy the first car you see without knowing what you're getting.
What many people don't realise is the first F1 test I was offered by Frank Williams and the team was a one-off. It was never planned that I would become part of the team or it would lead to more.
