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Renault 2-liter on the Pembrey circuit. That was my first experience of single-seater racing. Something very different from karting. It took me a while to adjust my behavior and reflexes. I had no experience with tires, especially as it was raining. It was raining hard. The first few laps were a bit hard, and I had to spin a few times, but after that I had a blast. My Michelin tires are excellent in these conditions. I just loved it. Everything seems easy when you talk about driving. I was lucky enough to have a father (Jos, 52, 107 F1 GPs between 1994 and 2003) who helped me a lot and gave me lots of advice. And the best thing was to let myself go and find the limit of the car. Do you think your success can be explained by the talent or hard work you’ve put in to progress? Some people are more gifted than others. It’s the same in soccer. The first day I drove a go-kart, I smiled (his eyes sparkled). And I haven’t stopped since. The helmet (he mimes putting it on), I didn’t take it off all day. I knew that was what I wanted to do. This winter, you went GT racing with your father. Can’t you stop driving? It’s my passion. I also love the simulator. It’s important because by changing cars all the time, you can adapt more quickly to the changes in F1. I need to try things out; I always need to improve. And I love making a car go faster (he smiles).