I studied to be a car mechanic. That was my plan B. Servicing cars and changing tyres in Finland.
During my childhood my family risked a lot financially. They put every single penny they could into my racing and also their free time was completely compromised.
Sometimes it would be nice not to be recognizable!
I can be nice - I don't need to be rude for no reason.
I focus on organic foods and I also don't eat any wheat or gluten.
It was when I first tried a go-kart in '96. I saw a go-kart race locally, and that got me excited about it, and I wanted to try one. When I got to try one, I just loved the speed and after that it became more about how to improve the lap time and all the details and that.
Every year you learn as a person, about yourself, what works for you and what doesn't.
I'm a naturally very competitive person and I've been competing in triathlons throughout 2012 to keep fit and keep my mind sharp.
I always wanted to be alongside a very quick teammate and tough teammate.
There are many people around me, supporting me. There are always ups and downs, and you can really see the true support quite easily.
With F1, it's really a combination of many things. You have to have good endurance, good strength in certain muscles, you need to be fast, have good reactions and good decisions. It's not as simple as one thing. You need to be a complete athlete.
I have found for me, and it should be the same for everybody, that it is easiest just to be how you are. Be the true you and there is no need to act differently. It has always been like that.
You dream about winning since a kid and when you get that first win it took some time to realise it. But once I realised it, it was so cool.
Let me tell you something, never, ever give up your dream.
If you work hard it's only a matter of time before things start to go right.
Of course, when you start in pole, winning is the only target you have.
I know when I am in the car I am always doing my best.
Every time I jump in the car I feel very happy. Racing is what I love to do and I am very lucky I can do it.
I think I am very lucky to meet so many people and go to cool places and nice events. I am lucky to be in partnership with Hugo Boss and the team so I enjoy doing these events.
How many points, how many races you can win, how many times you be on the podium. That's the name of the game.
