The lesser known… Vitantonio Liuzzi
As part of the Toro Rosso’s youthful squad, you’d perhaps expect Vitantonio Liuzzi to boast a rather more party-friendly vice. But for the Italian nothing beats chocolate spread and, as we discovered, there are a few more surprises in store…
Q: What’s in your garage at home?
VL: “A Maserati Gran Sport, an Audi A3 and a Buell motorbike.”
Q: Tell us something we don’t know about you?
VL: “That I train really, really, really hard.”
Q: Your favourite song for karaoke?
VL: “‘Sexy love’ by Ne-Yo.”
Q: What’s the most unusual request you’ve had from a fan?
VL: “My underpants.”
Q: Funniest thing you have read about yourself in the press?
VL: “Something that makes me laugh? That I’m not serious about my job – (that’s) bull – but I avoid reading about myself generally.”
Q: Your most embarrassing moment?
VL: “I don’t remember…”
Q: When you’re at home, what do you listen to when driving?
VL: “R&B music overall.”
Q: If you were a superhero, what would your special powers be?
VL: “Speed!”
Q: Best part of being a Formula One driver – apart from the driving?
VL: “The lifestyle.”
Q: Your most prized possession?
VL: “My iPod.”
Q: What would you be if you weren’t a racing driver?
VL: “A sportsman anyway.”
Q: Do you have any bad habits?
VL: “Nutella and bread.”