Robert Kubica

In order to become a complete driver I believe that rallying will give me extra bits, because of gravel, because of different characteristics.

Every single rally is a different character.

Spa is quite different to all the other circuits we run at because, although we use lower downforce levels similar to Canada, this circuit has many more high-speed corners.

You have to first of all feel good with yourself before doing something which requires being fast or driving a racing car.

Regarding KERS, I have mixed feelings. As I am a tall and relatively heavy person I have disadvantages regarding the weight and consequently the weight distribution of the car. But on the other hand KERS could be a big advantage because of the boost.

When you do everything you can to be an F1 driver and suddenly it stops, it's not painful but it's definitely not something you were looking for.

It is not that I lost my biggest passion - it is still racing.

The price for winning is not the same for your life.

There is nothing for granted in life. That's how it is.

From a mental point of view, as I've had to rebuild my life from zero, it has been crucial I've never given up, that I've set achievable targets, not things that couldn't possibly be achieved.

The more experience you have, the more confidence you get and the more ready you are.

Poland is my home country but in go-karts, Formula Renault and Formula 3, I always raced for Italian teams and spent over a year living close to Monza, so this whole area holds good memories for me.