Hot Seat
with Pedro Diniz - Sauber.
F1 Racing, August 1997.

Q: What was your first car?
A: A three-year-old Volkswagen Golf.

Q: What car do you own now?
A: An Audi RS2.

Q: What's the fastest you've ever driven on the road?
A: 320 km/h in a Bugatti. I was in Italy, testing the car for a friend.

Q: Can you cook?
A: I learned to cook when I was doing Formula 3 in England. I didn't like English food, so I learned to cook Italian food. If I eat out, I usually go to Italian restaurants.

Q: Do you like fast food?
A:When I'm in a hurry, because it's fast.

Q: A sportsperson you admire outside racing?
A: Michael Jordan - he's very good.

Q: Apart from driving, what else are you good at?
A: Everyone thinks that because I'm Brazilian, I should be good at football, but I've never been good at that. I like anything that has an engine in it.

Q: What was your most embarrassing moment?
A: There has been more than one!

Q: What's your favourite circuit?
A: I love Spa and Suzuka.

Q: Have you ever smoked?
A: No. When I was young I tried it, but hated it. I suppose I shouldn't say that because I'm sponsored by Marlboro!

Q: Are drivers paid too much money?
A: Not enough.

Q: Who is your ideal woman?
A: Helena Christensen. I like her eyes.