Jean Alesi Quotes (28 Quotes)


    I made my choice to be in Ferrari. It is not easy because it is important for a man to have satisfaction. And for me to get the satisfaction I want means getting results.

    Fifty-eight-three in the summer, meaning in non-ideal conditions Formidable, ... Valentino makes me dream and I say he has nothing to lose. Go ahead and try it. Everyone likes him, from the Italians to the Japanese.

    I lived in England to learn English. When I went to England for the first time, it was like being on the Moon. I had no friends, I couldn't speak the language. I was very isolated.

    I am not close to retirement. I still have a lot more that I can achieve. There are younger guys coming into F1, but I am not old and I'm not finished.

    My contract is just for this year, but I have an option for next year. It is not signed at this moment, but I am only concentrating on this year. I don't know exactly what I will do in the future.


    Eddie Jordan found me all the drives. If I am with Tyrrell today, it is because Eddie was there.

    When you are in a good position you are sure to drive well and to be very concentrated in each corner.

    I will be better in Monte Carlo than I was in Phoenix. If I can't win maybe I will lead 50 laps.

    I had a very good package for Phoenix, but at other tracks we do not have the power. The Brazilian Grand Prix was maybe closer to the reality.

    Although it's only the beginning of the championship, I am very surprised at my capability.

    I think I will have a lot of opportunities in the future.

    In the winter I was with Nelson Piquet. He was talking about his capacity to race faster. He said that he was still learning new things all the time.

    Am I calm all the time? That is a question to ask my mother. I am very happy in my home. I have a good family, that gives me something extra.

    You tend to think that there is a big gap between F1 and everything else. F1 is where all the fantastic drivers are, so you just don't know how good you are until you get there.

    When I go back to France now I spend all the my time with press and sponsors. I do not have a lot of time to spend at home with my family.

    To be honest, I am not happy about all the publicity.

    It wasn't all frustration. I've had a lot of good times with Ferrari as well.

    I am a professional. At the circuit I am calm. At home I am very different.

    I decided to do the maximum to hold onto the lead for as long as possible. That is why I pushed so hard from the beginning. I was at 100 percent concentration.

    Experience has taught me that you have to improve all the time-little bit by little bit-and not keeping starting everything from new.

    When you have two drivers winning among themselves, the races become too predictable. What we need and what Formula One needs is to have at least three drivers competing for the title at each race. This opens out the field and there is much more interest from the spectators and fans,

    I have never won a race, and that is my main disappointment - but you have to be positive.

    I was quite excited, but I was sure I wouldn't win the race. I am a realist.

    I'm not sure they understand everything about racing cars. I am not sure that this is wise.

    I must use Ferrari to the maximum. My priority is to get results. Then we will see what happens.

    You never really know how quick you are before you reach F1.

    It's my job, but I think it is too much.

    That was my dream, to drive for Ferrari, but I am not a kid any more. If Ferrari is the best team and if I get the chance to drive for Ferrari, it would be with pleasure.


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