Vettel: “Ups and downs”

Sebastian Vettel, at 22, and for his second full season in Formula 1, ended the year with four victories and a place as vice-world champion. The German presents a good business card but may regret the slump experienced by Red Bull after the European Grand Prix, where ?Baby Schumi? had suffered two engine failures in two days.

After this Valencian weekend, Red Bull was very cautious regarding the engines Renault and had slipped in the hierarchy. Then the team came back on track at the end of the season, seeing that the French V8s could hold on until the end. “ It's a shame that the season is ending, confides Sebastian Vettel, we were getting faster and faster. »

But, winner of his fourth Grand Prix of the season, the German driver does not shy away from his joy and thanks the design of his car. “ The car was fantastic, it performed wonderfully on both types of tires. It was a pleasure to be behind the wheel of this car. »

After a timid start to this season, then a thunderous start to the summer before slowing down the pace after Valencia, Red Bull ended 2009 very well, with two victories. “ To summarize the season: ups and downs », concludes Sebastian Vettel. Although he is not world champion, the young German has confirmed his status as a candidate for the title.