I'm used to having a lot of criticism. It's normal. It's normal when you come from South America, when you have a country pushing very hard in your back. Pastor Maldonado americabackcountry Change image and share on social
As a driver, you always dream of winning a F1 race, and to win so early on in my career was very special. Pastor Maldonado careerdreamdriver Change image and share on social
After karting in Venezuela, I came to Europe in 1998 to compete in international kart races, which was great for me to get experience racing outside my country. After consistently being at the top, I decided to move to Italian Formula Renault. Pastor Maldonado competeconsistentlycountry share on social
Having competed themselves, my father and my uncle are very passionate about motorsport, so I inherited it from them. Pastor Maldonado competefatherinherit Change image and share on social
Williams is one of the big names in F1 with a really strong pedigree, so it is an honour to be driving for them. Pastor Maldonado bigdrivehonour Change image and share on social
In my city of Maracay, there is a go kart circuit about five minutes from my home. When I was about three or four years old, I said I wanted to race, but I was too young; then, when I reached the age of seven, my father gave me a kart and we started from there. Pastor Maldonado agecircuitcity share on social
I did some mistakes; I accept that - I always accept my mistakes. For sure, we are looking forward to improve, to deliver my best as always. Pastor Maldonado acceptdeliverforward Change image and share on social
You can always improve your fitness if you keep training. Pastor Maldonado fitnessimprovetrain Change image and share on social
I just want to do my best, to be as close to the top as I can, and to get the maximum out of the car. Pastor Maldonado carclosemaximum Change image and share on social
We live in a free world, so everyone can say whatever. Pastor Maldonado freeliveworld Change image and share on social