Drive Determination: 50 Motorsport Quotes Revealed

June 3, 2025

“Being second is to be the first of the ones who lose.” – Ayrton Senna
“If everything seems under control, you’re not going fast enough.” – Mario Andretti
“We have a lot of respect for our opponents, but we fear none of them.” – Lewis Hamilton
“Speed has never killed anyone. Suddenly becoming stationary—that’s what gets you.” – Jeremy Clarkson
“I don’t believe in taking foolish chances, but nothing can be achieved without taking some risks.” – Evel Knievel

“You win some, you lose some, and some get rained out—but you gotta suit up for them all.” – Rusty Wallace
“Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting.” – Steve McQueen
“It’s not about being the best—it’s about being better than you were yesterday.” – Unknown
“Champions keep playing until they get it right.” – Billie Jean King (often quoted in racing circles)
“Victory is in having done your best. If you’ve done your best, you’ve won.” – Emerson Fittipaldi

“I’m not a one-man band. Success comes from the entire team.” – Michael Schumacher
“A race car driver is not only a driver but also an engineer.” – Jackie Stewart
“Trust in your team and car—it’s the only way to push the limits.” – Jenson Button
“Behind every great driver is an even greater crew.” – Unknown
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” – Helen Keller (applied to racing)

“Racing is an addiction, not a hobby.” – Doug Richard
“The only thing that matters is what’s in front of you.” – Nico Rosberg
“I live my life a quarter-mile at a time.” – Paul Walker (Fast & Furious)
“Chase your passion, not your pension.” – Denis Waitley
“If you can dream it, you can do it. Always remember that this whole thing was started by a dream and a mouse.” – Walt Disney (motorsport entrepreneurs)

“To achieve anything in this game, you must be prepared to dabble in the boundary of disaster.” – Sterling Moss
“Take risks: if you win, you will be happy; if you lose, you will be wise.” – Anonymous
“Push beyond your limits or you’ll never know what you’re capable of.” – Unknown
“Speed demands precision. Precision demands courage.” – Unknown
“He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life.” – Muhammad Ali

“Aerodynamics are for people who can’t build engines.” – Enzo Ferrari
“To achieve perfection is to achieve nothing.” – Unknown (on continuous improvement)
“Science advances one funeral at a time.” – Max Planck (applied to motorsport tech)
“Every component counts. Small gains lead to big victories.” – Ross Brawn
“The best car in the world is only as good as the team behind it.” – John Barnard

“Focus on the process, not the outcome.” – Jenson Button
“Clear your mind and let the car speak.” – Mario Andretti
“The mind is the limit. As long as the mind can envision the fact that you can do something, you can do it.” – Arnold Schwarzenegger (applied to racing)
“You don’t have to be a hero. You just have to be brave enough.” – Unknown
“Success is where preparation and opportunity meet.” – Bobby Unser

“You must always strive to be the best.” – Sebastian Vettel
“It’s all about the journey, not the destination.” – Dan Gurney
“When you win, say nothing. When you lose, say less.” – Paul Newman
“Racing teaches you how to handle failure while driving flat out.” – Niki Lauda
“Heroes are remembered; legends never die.” – Babe Ruth (applied to motorsport icons)

“The only way to prove that you’re a good sport is to lose.” – Ernie Banks
“You can’t put a limit on anything. The more you dream, the farther you get.” – Michael Phelps (often quoted in sport)
“Every day is a chance to get better.” – Unknown
“Life is too short for traffic.” – Dan Bellack (motorsport journalist)
“Great things never came from comfort zones.” – Neil Strauss (applied universally)