I saw Lotus F1 racing as the best choice for me to progress my career, after considering several other options that were available to me.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I'm delighted to be coming back to Formula 1 after a two-year break, and I'm grateful to Lotus Renault GP for offering me this opportunity.
As an individual, not as the boss of a company, I am very interested in motor racing.
For the last seven years, I have been racing the best in the world and making my way through the ranks. I am in that spot where I have got a real opportunity to produce something. I am not going to take it for granted because I know those guys will step it up.
The only time I think about life beyond F1 is when I contemplate becoming a dad. But there's no way that's going to happen while I'm still racing. To be successful in F1 you need to be very selfish in lots of ways and you're away from home for long periods. That's not the kind of father I want to be.
I've decided to retire from top class racing. It has been an incredible experience and has provided with me some unforgettable moments.
But my passion is racing cars. It's what I like to do in my off time.
As a driver, you always dream of winning a F1 race, and to win so early on in my career was very special.
Thoroughbred racing is really my true passion. I'm living my dream.
Driving at high speed where safe and legal is part of my life. As well as a higher top speed I wanted even better stability in my FX and that meant work on the aerodynamics.
It was an easy choice to return with Lotus Renault GP as I have been impressed by the scope of the team's ambition.