John N
The fastest and most exciting sport in the world has produced some absolutely amazing quotes. Formula One, or F1 as it’s more commonly known, is an aviation-inspired auto racing competition that sees drivers chase each other through twenty races over a season. The pinnacle of the motorsport world, and widely recognized as the most technologically advanced form of auto racing in existence, it’s no surprise they have some killer quotes. The ultimate guide to the most memorable quotes in Formula 1 history and their origins. Includes quotes from Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton, Jacques Villeneuve and Sebastian Vettel.
“If you no longer go for a gap that exists, you’re no longer a racing driver.” – Ayrton Senna
“I’ve always believed that you should never, ever give up and you should always keep fighting even when there’s only a slightest chance.” – Michael Schumacher
“Really, you should always discuss the defeats because you can learn much more from failure than from success.” – Niki Lauda
“We have to remember these days. There is no guarantee they will last forever. Enjoy them as long as they last.” – Sebastian Vettel
“I have no idols. I admire work, dedication and competence.” – Ayrton Senna
When you give up your hunger for success you are not racing full heartedly anymore. Just to be there, that is not my style.” – Felipe Massa
“In racing there are always things you can learn, every single day. There is always space for improvement, and I think that applies to everything in life.” – Lewis Hamilton
“You don’t expect to be at the top of the mountain the day you start climbing.” – Ron Dennis
“On a given day, a given circumstance, you think you have a limit. And you then go for this limit and you touch this limit, and you think, ‘Okay, this is the limit.’ And so you touch this limit, something happens and you suddenly can go a little bit further. With your mind power, your determination, your instinct, and the experience as well, you can fly very high.”- Ayrton Senna
“The moment money becomes your motivation, you are immediately not as good as someone who is stimulated by passion and internal will.” – Sebastian Vettel
“To do something well is so worthwhile that to die trying to do it better cannot be foolhardy. It would be a waste of life to do nothing with one’s ability, for I feel that life is measured in achievement, not in years alone.” – Bruce McLaren
“I am an artist, the track is my canvas and the car is my brush.” – Graham Hill
“Race cars are neither ugly nor beautiful. They become beautiful when they win.” – Enzo Ferrari
“The rule of thumb in F1 is to beat your teammate.” – Nico Hülkenberg
“To achieve anything in this game, you must be prepared to dabble in the boundary of disaster.” – Stirling Moss
“If everything seems under control, you’re not going fast enough.” – Mario Andretti
“Aerodynamics are for people who can’t build engines.” – Enzo Ferrari
“To do something well is so worthwhile that to die trying to do it better cannot be foolhardy. It would be a waste of life to do nothing with one’s ability, for I feel that life is measured in achievement, not in years alone.” – Bruce McLaren
“I’ve always believed that you should never, ever give up and you should always keep fighting even when there’s only a slightest chance.” – Micheal Schumacher
“What’s behind you doesn’t matter” – Enzo Ferrari
So the next time you’re watching a race, make sure to remember some of these quotes and maybe they will give you a better understanding of what is happening and it’ll enhance your viewing experience.
