I try to get away from the pits as quickly as I can. I speak to my engineer when I get out of the car, usually there's some press to do, then I will go off and take a shower and get my dry, clean overalls and clothing on. Furthermore, I'll have a massage, stretch and something to eat. Furthermore, I don't sleep, but I try to close my eyes for a while.

— Allan McNish

My motto is to do everything absolutely flat out and to the best of your ability.

— Allan McNish

My very first car was a gray Alfa Romeo Aliased, which I got in 1987. But, in our family, all cars were for sale - so they might be there in the morning and were gone at night. In the mid-90s, I joined Porsche and the Carrera was the car, and the Carrera 4S was the one they gave me. As a wee boy from Humphries, I couldn't believe it.

— Allan McNish

To be a racing driver it's essential you have very good eyesight, and that's especially relevant at night. Your senses are heightened, you're travelling over 200mph, you need to focus on that 110-metre braking point, and you have to have absolute faith and commitment in your driving.

— Allan McNish