“The preparation, commitment and desire to win will be no less than the last time I drove a grand prix car in anger.”

“Fitness will be a major factor in the first race and I think that will play into the hands of drivers who have been racing recently, rather than people like me who haven't raced properly for a decade. I'am not one of the favourites to start with.”

“The preparation, commitment and desire to win will be no less than the last time I drove a grand prix car in anger.”

“The format of the race weekend is also very well thought out. We have enough practice time to get the cars well set-up and have a proper qualifying session where we can do as many laps as we like, which is great for the drivers and spectators.”