Before they go to the race, people want to think four or five guys could win, but now… Normally you’d say, “One of those two, and I think it’s going to be Lewis [Hamiltom],” because that’s what had been proved up to now – thank God that Nico [Rosberg] has won some races.
BERNIE ECCLESTONEWhen there is more money at stake it affects the atmosphere and things become more businesslike.
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Actually I think I have forgotten how it was back then. Or probably not – I didn’t qualify. There were only 16 cars in the race.
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People want to build new circuits around the world and they say: ‘We’ll come to Silverstone and have a look how it’s done’, and I tell them to stay away.
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My dad always took to his heels when a nappy change was necessary. I am so much looking forward to our child. It is such a wonderfully exciting time right now.
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With [Vladimir] Putin, he says he’s going to do something, he gets on it, does it.
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If you say ‘Good Morning’ in America and it’s five past twelve you end up with a lawsuit.
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It’s the best thing to happen to a sport, that you have a superstar. In football there is always something to write about the Beckhams, same as people want to write about Rooney or Hooney or whatever his bloody name is.
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I was delighted with Baku. People said I was completely mad; I was so happy when it all turned out all right.
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Our sport is ruled whether it’s for good and bad, or whatever, for technical things. There’s lots of teams out there that could and should have done better if they’d have had technical things. I suppose in the end that basically revolves around how much money they’re gonna get.
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I suppose it’s knowing when you’ve come up with an idea that works, when you’ve got it right, whatever it is.
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When there is more money at stake it affects the atmosphere and things become more businesslike.
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Two races we’ve lost which I’m genuinely upset about were India and Turkey.
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I think in the end officials in each country’s judicial system will do what they believe is right because if they do something bad to somebody it’s on their conscience for the rest of their lives.
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Anyone who doesn’t speak English isn’t worth speaking to
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I think the way I do things would be difficult to teach somebody to do. They need to get another good used car dealer. That’s what they need. Find a good car dealer.
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A wise man who was always helpful to me: Mr (Enzo) Ferrari. He always supported me.
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