As a driver you enjoy winning races, and if you win in the easiest way possible, fine, but in reality we all remember the fights to the end, the nip and tuck stuff.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
As a driver, you always dream of winning a F1 race, and to win so early on in my career was very special.
I've enjoyed winning races in both 500cc and MotoGP and enjoyed leading the world championship and contesting it right up until the end.
As a driver, you want to race every lap possible, especially when you've got a good car.
What people tend to forget is the journey that I had getting to Formula One. There were plenty of years where I had to learn about losing and having bad races.
You know, sometimes the little victories that I have throughout the season are not necessarily obvious on the track. Maybe they're another aspect of what I'm doing, winning little victories here and there to get everything in line to be able to perform from top to bottom on race day.
Anytime you have a tight race and you lose, it's not pleasant.
I've decided to retire from top class racing. It has been an incredible experience and has provided with me some unforgettable moments.
A racing driver has to be a good driver.
If NASCAR racing gets any more exciting, I may not be able to stand it.
The only thing I want to think about the moments before a race is competing. I don't want the little things to distract me.
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