Two-time DTM Champion Mattias Ekström
“I
didn’t start off very good but it’s turned
out to be a nice event. At the end of the day everybody wants to win
The ROC. To come here in front of all the spectators to this nice
event, for me
I really enjoy it every time.
“I
wouldn’t say it’s that easy, whether
it’s seven-time Formula 1 Champion or four-time Touring Car Champion,
all of the drivers are very good. If you get your rhythm going, any one
of them could win.
“The track layout was a bit more technical this time after
France last year. The first turn on the outside was really demanding.”
Seven-time Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher
“It
has been truly quite a thrill! I’ve been here
twice, and twice it has been a big pleasure. I wasn’t so good in the
Solution F; there is something with me where I need to see my wheels!
I’m no good if I don’t see them, I have been very bad in saloon cars in
the past.
“We
came here to enjoy ourselves, to be here for a good
reason: for the ICM charity and finally to race. We do this as good as
we can and sometimes one is better than the others. We can all live
with this
because it’s not a championship so there’s no pressure.
“This
is my first time racing after my retirement. In
previous years if you race F1 you have a lot of pressure. You are
determined and focused and at one stage, at this time of year, I just
liked to
switch off. In 2004 I could do it but normally after a season I’m just
empty by the end of the year. Now it’s different so I’m
open for fun events such as this. I hope I get an invitation next
year!”
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at Wembley Stadium today, beating the ever-dominant Michael Schumacher in The Race of Champions final.
