Valtteri Bottas

I think Finns in general, we are quite calm and I think we're mentally in general quite strong, and we don't mind to be alone. We are lonely wolves, a lot of us.

I always wanted to be alongside a very quick teammate and tough teammate.

I can be nice - I don't need to be rude for no reason.

Finns love if their athletes do well, then they support.

Every time I jump in the car I feel very happy. Racing is what I love to do and I am very lucky I can do it.

When I was 12 there was a big shift in mindset and I realised that if I want to get something out of it then I need to work hard and focus all my energy just for this sport and that's when I started training and taking things more seriously. I became a lot more self-critical and analysed the driving more and more, and that was when I was 12.

Let me tell you something, never, ever give up your dream.

For sure, some things have changed with the way I feel about things, like my mindset and everything. But you always learn every year about your mindset and what works for you.

I'm a naturally very competitive person and I've been competing in triathlons throughout 2012 to keep fit and keep my mind sharp.

If there are differences in the race pace it is normally because the tyre is overheating on my side.

There are many people around me, supporting me. There are always ups and downs, and you can really see the true support quite easily.

I have found for me, and it should be the same for everybody, that it is easiest just to be how you are. Be the true you and there is no need to act differently. It has always been like that.