10 iconic quotes from the history of Formula 1

Who said what? — Famous Quotes from the World of Formula 1

Alex Dumitru
8 min readSep 18, 2023
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Formula 1 stands as one of the most fiercely competitive sports worldwide, where drivers and teams engage in neck-and-neck battles, striving for the highest standings, the most substantial prize money, and the coveted championships that inscribe their names in the annals of sporting history. While drivers, team leaders, commentators, and those working in the field of Formula 1 are known to be metronomic and relentless on the track, they have also gifted us with a treasure trove of inspirational, iconic, and occasionally light-hearted quotes that will endure in the memories of motorsport enthusiasts for generations to come.

This article contains a carefully curated collection of quotes and musings from a diverse array of eloquent personalities hailing from the Formula 1 Paddock. Spanning the past and the present, these figures, whether drivers, team principals, or even commentators, represent inspirational icons, both on and off the racetrack, drawn from various backgrounds and eras of Formula 1. What unites them all is the universal adoration and reverence their words have earned from the global motorsport community.

“Aerodynamics are for those who can’t build engines”

— Enzo Ferrari

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Alex Dumitru

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