"I think Gilles was the perfect racing driver … He had the best talent of all of us."

"I will drive flat out all the time … I love racing."

"The sport is more important than anything. More important than any of the people in it. Of course I say what I think.…"

"Gilles was a totally uncomplicated non-political guy with no hangups whatsoever. He was totally and completely honest…"

"He also never drove anywhere at anything less than an absolutely flat-out pace, be it on the road or the track..."

"His car control was extraordinary, even compared with the many talented drivers I have had the opportunity to drive a…"

"I know no human being can do miracles but Gilles could really surprise us sometimes."

"Behind the wheel of a racing car he was fearfully quick, never stopped trying, and could extricate himself from the m…"

"His death has deprived us of a great champion - one that I loved very much. My past is scarred with grief; parents, b…"

"His death signified the passing of a certain approach. He was the last person who had the totally un-inhibited joy of…"