You were driving at home this weekend. Who did you fear going into it?
“I don’t fear any of my rivals, but I do have respect for them. I’m taking part in the most competitive championship just underneath Formula 1 and I respect everyone.”

How do you prepare for meetings?
“I spend two days at Le Mans with DAMS and I go to England for a day’s work on a simulator. Then I arrive at the circuit, where I just do my normal preparation for a race weekend. That’s what I do every time and all that hard work pays off.”

What’s your relationship with your father like?
“I like to have him by my side. He lets me be myself, though he always tries to help me. It doesn’t matter what the competition is – having a world champion next to me helps me see the attitude I need to have to be a champion myself.”

Where do you see yourself in ten years’ time?
“With a girlfriend, though maybe still a bit too young to have children! My dream is to be in Formula One, maybe with a title or two. I know it won’t be easy, but I really want to get there and that’s what I’m working towards.”

Have you felt the support of the home fans here?
“The support from Spain and all my fans has been incredible, and I’m delighted I’ve been able to give them a victory. I’m very aware that they’ve made the effort to come to Motorland to support a 19-year-old guy who hasn’t achieved anything yet. It’s a massive gesture on their part.”

Name a song you’d like to listen to now?
“I like a little bit of everything, though usually I listen to hip-hop, rap and dance. If you played me any of those three things right now, I’d be happy.”

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