I got a lot of press because of the accident, and of a lot of people thought my career was over. But when it's you lying there you can't afford to think that way. I just got into a recuperation programme as soon as I could and worked as hard as I could. If I got back into racing then it was going to be worth all the effort and the pain. For years afterwards, bits and pieces of grass or rubber would work their way out of my feet.
Recovery is an interesting exercise.
Doctors are pessimistic. If I'd listened to them, I'd have been in bed for a year. If you work hard enough at something, you can overcome all sorts of problems. With thanks to Iori Kurisu and Takeshi Katoh. Every effort is made to ensure factual accuracy but no responsibility is accepted for this information.