Nobody in the paddock was happier to see last season end than I. I worked hard this off season and I am really looking forward to 2006. I am optimistic that this is going to be a big year for us. There is a lot of similarity between this year and 2004 in that a lot of people are overlooking us heading into the season. I think we will surprise a few of the so called experts.

Buddy Rice

Happier Hard Nobody Season Worked

Related Quotes

I was never happier to see a season end than I was last year. I was really frustrated by the tough run of luck we had last season, but a few months away from the daily grind, and I am ready to go. I feel like we can return to the form that made us a championship contender in 2004.

FrustratedHappierSeason

It's hard to put into words, shaking hands with the most powerful man in the world.

Deco was brilliant against Mallorca. He played like he did last season. He made some great challenges, worked really hard and made some very intelligent passes.

— Frank Rijkaard

BrilliantChallengesHard

They worked hard and deserved the type of regular season they had, but it's over with. Now we go down to the tournament, and when you go to the tournament you go to win.

— Jack Schrader

DeservedHardRegular

This was the result the lads deserved. They've worked hard all season. We can now go on from this.

— John Jeffrey

DeservedHardLads