What is your greatest fear?

“I have what can only be described as a pathological fear of snakes;
I can’t even look at them. I think its called ophidiophobia.”

What is your earliest memory?

“A family holiday in Tenerife at about four years old; we were walking up a volcano; I vividly recall the pungent smell of sulphur.”

What is your most treasured possession?

“I treasure my team watch, given to me by a friend to mark an awesome summer holiday in Ibiza”

What is your favourite book?

McMafia: Seriously organised crime by Misha Glenny

“It’s about the operation of organised crime on a global scale. It has seriously opened my eyes to the high levels of corruption in certain parts of the world.”

What is your guiltiest pleasure?

“Eating chocolate!! I’ve got a very sweet tooth; it’s probably got something
to do with growing up in my parent’s sweet shop.”

What’s the worst job you’ve ever done?

“Strawberry picking in the summer, whilst growing up in Somerset.”

What do you consider your greatest achievement?

“Simple: my friends.”

What is your life philosophy?

“Be happy and positive, even when others around you try to bring you down.”

What’s your favourite song?

“At the moment it’s anything by Kings of Leon, but this changes all of the time, depending on what I’m listening to.”

Which is your favourite race track?

Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium. This track is steeped in history; it’s a great challenge to do a perfect lap, but when you do, it’s very rewarding.”

What’s your favourite city?

“Tokyo: it’s clean; everyone is friendly and always turns out to be loads of fun.”