John Surtees Quotations

left with nothing and needing to begin a new career.

He's going to have a tough job given that Robbie has driven so well for us throughout the season but Darren's experience and speed in a wide range of cars together with his motivation augers well for China.

I advised him not to wait until he's over the hill. I also told him don't do it because there's a big bag of gold, do it because your heart is in it.

We couldn't get the car back until well after the end of the race and we had very little time for repairs.

Bernie's big enough to appreciate that it's not in confrontation with Formula One on any level, ... F1 has a special niche. It expresses the engineering abilities and hi-tech developments of the world's car manufacturers. Our formula is not involved in research and development. In A1 Grand Prix, the competitors have equal equipment - the same car, engine, tyres. How well we do depends on driver skill and set-up. It is a detailed, intuitive expertise.

The team did a superb pitstop. We had steadily improved.

The team came together. We're looking forward to the next race.

Our driver policy was partly dictated by who was available because of other contracts.

If he can't do it with Ferrari, well, he can't do it.

He's got an opportunity with one of the very best teams. If he can't do it with Ferrari, well, he can't do it.

Obviously the first sentiment is disappointment that we didn't get the car home and more disappointment that at the time that it stopped the car was in the lead.

I get appalled when I see good drivers being left on the sidelines because they haven't come up with the half million to a million to put themselves in a competitive car.

I left with nothing and needing to begin a new career.

Everything you need to get that relaxed driving that brings consistency only comes with practice.