“I don’t know Charles much,” he started. “I know him a little bit through the programme. I like Kimi. I think we get along. We have never any issue. Sometimes on track. I remember I drove into him, crashed into him.
“But I think the way we handle things is very similar, very straightforward, so I think it’s great to work with and great for the team. I’d be happy to continue like that, but it’s not for me to mention, to decide.
“Charles, one way or the other, will have a great career. He’s a great guy, he’s fast, he’s got everything, so yeah, definitely, he has no rush. He’s young, but if you’re young you’re always in a rush with everything. I don’t know.
“I don’t know when, what and ultimately who but as I said it really doesn’t matter to me. For me it’s clear where I am next but I think both of them would suit into the team. If I could choose…I know that I cannot, but if I could, then [I’ll go with] Kimi.”