Mario Andretti

I think it's counterproductive in many ways to pretend to know things you don't. You surround yourself with people who are the real experts.

You do the best you can with what's thrown at you, then you try again.

Unfortunately, we don't educate drivers enough to be respectful on the road.

I count my blessings every day, quite honestly, because I take nothing for granted.

It seemed like whenever I got a bona fide offer from Ferrari, I couldn't do it. And vice versa - when I was ready, their seats were taken. We always had a relationship, but what's important is that I pretty much started my F1 career with them and ended it there, too.

I've always said, 'I didn't have a Plan B in life.' I was in pursuit of my dream from the very beginning. It's all about desire and passion. At all costs.

I love technology - yes, I have fallen in love with older cars, but I'm all for new technology.

I love all motor sports at the top level.

A father-son relationship is strong, like no other teammates. You could be straightforward with one another.

My wife loves football, but I think she's resigned to the fact that I'll never make it there.

Do it no matter what. If you believe in it, it is something very honorable. If somebody around you or your family does not understand it, then that's their problem. But if you do have a passion, an honest passion, just do it.

With tennis, you can go pick up a racket, take a lesson, and understand how much talent and skill it takes to be as good as the top pros. Same with golf: pick up a club. But not many can go out and get in a race car and experience a drive at over 200 miles an hour.