PRE-GAME NOISE SITS DOWN WITH FORMULA 1 DRIVER NICK HEIDFELD AND TALKS ABOUT HIS LIFESTYLE CHOICES AWAY FROM THE TRACK.

NICK, YOU ARE SUCH A FASHIONABLE GUY AND HAVE DONE A LOT OF PHOTO-SHOOTS INCLUDING GQ MAGAZINE.  TELL US HOW IMPORTANT FASHION IS TO YOU?
I always find it cooler to be independent with my fashion choices as opposed to following mainstream fashion or what is popular at any given time.  I just wear what I like. Prior to an away race, I usually like to arrive early, get my bearings and go shopping.  I especially like Australia and the large malls in places like Malaysia where there is so much variety.

I don’t care if it’s a designer shop or not, but it’s often the case that designer clothes which are a little more expensive, are very fancy and cool. But I dislike the way the designers put big labels on their clothing.

WHAT IS YOUR SIGNATURE FASHION STATEMENT?
As a driver, I’m restricted in what I can wear but Sunglasses are one of the few things I can actually choose for myself.  I probably own between 20 -25; quite a number of sunglasses and they come in all shapes and sizes.  Very seldom do you see me without my glasses. But in the course of time it amassed and I had to separate some out.