Vettel: “Confirm, on a different route”

In Valencia almost two weeks ago, on the occasion of the European Grand Prix of F1, Sebastian Vettel seemed to be heading towards a second victory this season before the mechanics decided otherwise (see here). The cause was the alternator, which could not withstand the heat and the intervention, for six laps, of the safety car. An intervention that has long haunted the mind of the outgoing double world champion. “The Race Direction made this decision, and when they decide to bring out the safety car, it is because they consider it necessary, and we must accept it, has he said. From my point of view, there was debris on the track before, and nothing happened. Then there were a few more... But it's not my decision. So I don't judge her. But I think we could have continued driving without (the safety car. Editor’s note) ».

Obviously frustrated, the German nevertheless remains optimistic for the future, delighted with the pace displayed by his mount in Spain. “We took a step forward in Valencia, which I was very happy with, He continues. We had a great week and a great race until this breakage. Everything came together perfectly. And this doesn't happen to you every weekend. We have to confirm here, on a different route”. It will be necessary, so as not to let escape Fernando Alonso, the Spaniard having 26 points ahead of Vettel, more than one victory. “We didn't have the start to the season that we were hoping for. But we still managed to score big points. I notably won in Bahrain, and Mark (Webber. Editor’s note) did the same in Monaco. It's a difficult season for everyone, for all the teams. Unfortunately I have two blank scores. But we can't change anything now. On the team side, we are leading the Manufacturers’ championship, so you have to believe that we have done a pretty good job so far…” But he admits it himself, it seems that this year it is not as easy as in past years.