Quotes Corner

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Check out some of the best new athlete quotes you may have missed.

Formula 1

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – OCTOBER 30: Daniel Ricciardo of Australia and Red Bull Racing celebrates getting third position after Sebastian Vettel of Germany and Ferrari was given a 10 second penalty following a stewards enquiry during the Formula One Grand Prix of Mexico at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on October 30, 2016 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

“Being the hunter at the end is so much more fun than driving around by yourself. The race came alive and obviously it became a bit spicy. Obviously I’m happy to get the points and I think that means third for me in the Drivers’ Championship so I’m quite proud of that this year.” – Daniel Ricciardo after a dramatic end to the Mexican Grand Prix saw him finish third.

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – OCTOBER 30: Max Verstappen of Netherlands and Red Bull Racing talks with ex racer Juan Pablo Montoya on the drivers parade before the Formula One Grand Prix of Mexico at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on October 30, 2016 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

“As long as we can stick to the rules every week then we won’t have the frustration we felt after the race. After a bit of stress we end the weekend with smiles all round.” Max Verstappen after eventually finishing fourth at the Mexican Grand Prix.
Freestyle rap

Arkano performs during Arkano 24h at Puerta del Sol in Madrid, on the 29th of October 2016.

“To tell the truth, I was really scared before the start. Seriously though, muchisimas gracias. The people of Madrid, those who’ve helped with the concept, the lyrics, the content alone – I wouldn’t exist on my own.” – The amazing Arkano after breaking a world record by rapping continuously for 24 hours.
Moto GP
“It’s good that the championship is already in the pocket, because if not we would be in trouble!” – Marc Marquez after crashing and finishing 11th in Malaysia.
Cliff Diving

Rhiannan Iffland of Australia celebrates with the World Series trophy at the Dubai Marina Pier 7 building during the ninth and final stop of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series in Dubai, UAE on October 28, 2016.

“I couldn’t be happier. It’s been a dream of mine for the last couple of years just to be competing here, and it hasn’t really sunk in yet that I won the title.” – Australian rookie Rhiannan Iffland after wrapping up her maiden cliff diving title.

Gary Hunt of the UK celebrates after winning the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series in Dubai, UAE on October 28, 2016.

“I feel great. It’s a thrill ride every time and that said, I felt comfortable especially with the title in bag but the edge wasn’t there today.” – Gary Hunt on becoming World Champion for the sixth time.
“I’ve never been on a movie set but that is exactly what it feels like with all the bright lights shining on us. Over the past ten years I got used to the height and got used to performing in front of a big crowd. Here it’s very different.” – Gary Hunt on competing under the lights in Dubai for the first time.
Rally

Sebastien Ogier (FRA) celebrates the podium during FIA World Rally Championship in Deeside, Great Britain on 30 October 2016

“The main target this weekend was to be manufacturers’ champion. I’m not world champion without the team’s hard work and it was great to take the title with a victory once again.” – Sebastien Ogier after clinching his fourth Rally GB win in Wales.
Wakeboarding

Dominik Gührs performs at Red Bull Wake Crane in Pula, Croatia on September 24, 2016

“Wakeboarding on a crane is incredibly cool. Combining it with container obstacles both in the water and in the air is just crazy and something completely new in our sport.” – Dominik Gührs after being pulled around a unique course by a crane in Croatia.