Michael Schumacher

“I've always believed that you should never, ever give up and you should always keep fighting even when there's only a slight chance.”

“The perfect racing car crosses the finish line first and subsequently falls into its component parts.”

“I don't have any idols. I admire work, dedication and competence.”

“Records are there to be broken.”

“When you are fitted in a racing car and you race to win, second or third place is not enough.”

“You don't have to be a fantastic hero to do certain things – to compete. You can be just an ordinary chap, sufficiently motivated to reach certain goals.”

“It is not my style to make big announcements. I'd rather have my performances on the track do the talking.”

“The secret is to enjoy what you do.”

“Never think that you are the best, but always try to be the best.”

“I'm a very private person. I don't want to be in the limelight.”

“You have to have a certain amount of confidence in yourself, but you can't be arrogant.”

“Once you are in the car, you are a different person.”

“Winning is the most important. Everything is a consequence of that.”

“Just because I have won many races, it does not make me a leader. It means I am a good race driver.”