He also reveals how he coped with the stress of seeing friends and fellow drivers die during the most lethal period of single seater racing. Perhaps most revealingly he talks about what sort of man he sees himself as, what he hopes his legacy will be and the “selfish, ruthless” qualities he regards as being essential to his success as a racer. He also deviates from his racing career to strike a rare personal note admitting to being “a difficult man to live with” and reveals his fear of death because “I love life so much”.
Part deep-dive into his most famous races, part valedictory wave to his army of fans and the racing world, this is perhaps the most candid interview ever recorded with Mr Motor Racing.