The stages in the desert in Mauritania are less dangerous than those in the bush or in villages.

This was another superb victory for Mitsubishi and a great team effort on a very hard and long rally. Our drivers, co-drivers and mechanics worked superbly as a team. It was valuable experience for the future on an event that I thought was harder than last year. Some of the terrain was spectacular and very difficult. The dunes were particularly tricky.

Stephane did a good job today. He is a champion, but he made a mistake yesterday. We must remember that he is a human being and not a machine.

Sometimes I think I might insult people by being openly flirtatious, then snatching it back.

I just don't think animals should be slaughtered for their fur.

I think it's good for parents to be supportive, to motivate, and to somewhat nudge their kids because the majority of kids will want to quit something when it gets hard - that's just their nature. Children will normally take the easier road.