I think I've explained earlier on in the year that I kind of underestimated how important experience was in this series, especially when you're up against such good quality drivers.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I consider myself one of a very small handful of drivers in the world that are top drivers. The best one? I don't think anybody can say they're the best one because, from one week to the next, you can be on form or off form a little bit.
I love the role of being the experienced driver and that is definitely the case next year - I think I am the most experienced guy in F1 next year.
As a driver, you always want to be in the car getting as much experience as possible; especially when there's something new like different tyres.
My favorite driver is always either the bad guy or the underdog.
You tend to think that there is a big gap between F1 and everything else. F1 is where all the fantastic drivers are, so you just don't know how good you are until you get there.
My extensive career, with its victories and defeats, championships, etc., has been well documented. My entire life has been focused on being the best race car driver I can be.
Al Unser Sr. was one of the smartest drivers I've ever raced against. And I often said, I wish I could've had some of his patience. I know it would have worked for me many times.
I'm a good driver.
As a driver, you always dream of winning a F1 race, and to win so early on in my career was very special.
I had a lot of fun driving race cars, but it wasn't my No. 1 priority.
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