Tuesday, 29 November 2011 00:00
Interviews
Can you describe the sensation of racing in an enclosed stadium in front of your home crowd last year?
Yes – it’s magic, a little bit like playing in a football stadium. It’s very special.
How much are you looking forward to doing it again and what would you say to fans who are thinking about coming?
People who are undecided should definitely come along. I personally can’t wait for the event to happen. It’s something completely different to what we experience on the F1 circuit, in rallying or other motorsport. The reason is that drivers from so many different categories and countries compete against each other and have a lot of fun together. It’s a very good event to bring motorsport – and its feeling of competition and fun – close to its fans. They have the chance to meet the drivers or do a lap in their cars. To me it’s an unforgettable experience!
Last year you were still in a bit of a daze from your world championship when you came to ROC. Has it a been bit calmer this year and if so do you think you can savour ROC even more this time?
It’s a bit different because I already won the championship in Japan and not at the last race. Still this doesn’t mean that we stopped fighting or competing. We kept fighting for wins, this is all we want: to get the maximum out of every single race.
How much have you changed as a driver since this time last year with this memorable F1 season?
I learned from the first title. I am a bit calmer these days and maybe more self-confident. If you win a title you prove you can do it. But people shouldn’t misunderstand this and think I can handle every situation easily now. I still have to learn a lot, it’s the constant experience which makes you a better driver.
If you had to choose just one, would you prefer to cap it off by winning the ROC Nations Cup again or finally to triumph in the individual Race Of Champions?
I have won the ROC Nations Cup four times and I am very happy with this result. It’s very similar to the constructors’ championship in F1 where you fight together for one target. But I certainly have the ambition to win the individual Race Of Champions as well.
Credit: Sebastian Vettel (www.sebastianvettel.com)
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