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Jules: "On top of that, he is simply a very nice teammate. If I had amnesia and didn't know the person, I would think: 'Wow, this was really a great move by AMG to bring this driver to us, because he is fast, nice, and fun to work with.'

Max: “For me, the most important thing is: always be yourself. And as far as I’m concerned, she is free to decide for herself what she enjoys doing later on. There are many parents who push their child and want to steer them in a certain direction, for example regarding sports. That is exactly what you shouldn’t do. I think you can introduce a child to certain sports, but ultimately they have to choose for themselves what they want to do.”

"Although practicing sports is generally good. To stay healthy and it also keeps you off the streets. You are less likely to do stupid things then. In addition, I think it is important to be kind to your family. And to sometimes stop and think that not everyone will be around forever. And to be compassionate, especially towards the people around you."

Q: Are there also things you're hesitant about? You had a famous father as a little boy too, but that was a very different time in terms of social media and the like.

"Certainly, I am working on that as well. I don't want her in the picture right now. She has to decide for herself later whether she wants that or not. That is why I don't want her in the paddock now. Firstly, because she won't remember it later anyway, but also with privacy in mind. A baby or young child should lead a carefree life."

Q: You usually make your Formula 1 weekends as short as possible yourself now, too?

“Yes, I only flew here on Wednesday morning. Shortly after landing, I had my first commitment. Previously, I probably would have come this way on Tuesday already. And I actually always go home as soon as possible after the race. I’m away so much already, also for those other races outside of Formula 1, so otherwise I try to be home as much as possible.”

When your daughter is a bit older, it will probably also become increasingly difficult to leave.

“I’m quite sure of that. I can still remember what it was like when my father left for Formula 1 races. I didn’t like that either. Sometimes he left secretly, literally through the back door. Because I thought it was absolutely terrible, I would just be crying. And my father found that very annoying too, of course. But it is part of the deal. Like recently in Miami, it was nice to combine it. My mother and sister were there, but my girlfriend Kelly and Lily came along too, and afterwards we went on vacation for a few days. That was really nice.”

I don't think anyone needs to feel sorry for you, but stepping out the door anonymously hasn't been an option for a while now either.

“On race weekends, it’s just circuit-hotel and hotel-circuit. And back home in Monaco, there are certainly a lot of tourists during the day. But that’s not a problem; I mostly just like being at home there. I go out when I need to exercise, go out for dinner, or need something. Otherwise, I’m quite content; that’s perfectly fine with me. I’m not someone who needs to go out to people-watch. Just let me do my own thing, and that’s all good for me.”