From success, you learn absolutely nothing. From failure and setbacks conclusions can be drawn. That goes for your private life as well as your caree….

Jean Todt's system will never succeed, not even with Michael Schumacher..

A race isn't won until it's over..

Whenever I see something that challenges me, I take it on..

Really, you should always discuss the defeats because you can learn much more from failure than from success..

The less you talk, the more time you have for the essential things..

If you are a straightforward racing driver you should always see your limits. You have to be objective and not come up with any bullshit..

A lot of people criticize Formula 1 as an unnecessary risk. But what would life be like if we only did what is necessary?.

To be honest, it is boring to talk about winning..

Happiness is an enemy. It weakens you. Suddenly, you have something to lose..

I see myself as the mind of the business which takes care of every last detail; if you do not do this you cannot be fast enough..

You must always be faster and better than the others..

I was not interested at all in Formula One when I left; I was very busy with my airline. But slowly I started missing the adrenaline rush and the dri….

Giving up is something a Lauda doesn't do..

You have a brake in your brain that stops you doing stupid things. The older you are, the earlier that brake comes on. When you're 20 you stop at not….

I maintain that the maxim is still to be faster than the others..

Whenever there is discussion, I make it clear that I do not want any grey zones, just black and white..

Don't talk too much, be focused on the goal and achieve it..

I've been through a lot and I realise the future can't be controlled. I'm not worried. You can always learn to overcome difficulties..

When you have the chance to fight for victory or a podium finish, you have the motivation to push that extra bit out of yourself..

To make a decision you need to be in a perfect environment: you have to be motivated and surrounded by the right people..