Vettel not at best: “The car doesn’t respond the way I want it to”

Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) seems to have unwillingly taken out a subscription to the places of honor The German finished the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in this place on Sunday April 28, as was already the case in China two weeks previously.

The Scuderia driver didn't lose any place in the race in Baku, but didn't win any either. As on too many occasions this spring 2019, the Ferrari did not at all worry the Mercedes. " We need finding a stronger running rhythm, it’s that simple, he explained at a press conference on Sunday evening. 

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We have to be faster. I'm convinced that we were at least partially this weekend », positive Sebastian Vettel, just to remind us that the Reds were faster than the Silver Arrows during the three free practice sessions.

“So it looks like it’s more of an effort to get the car into the right window (operational. Editor’s note), while for Mercedes, perhaps it works more simply. Especially on a track like Baku, you have to have a little confidence in your mount. I'm not quite there. I feel like I'm not driving at my best because the car isn't responding the way I want it to, reveals the four-time champion.

The main concern of the Ferrari SF90 lies with the tires. “I think there is a lot of performance to be had in this area. The problems we have in low speed corners are not with aero but with grip. Once we get that out of the way, we'll be a lot more in the fight."he says. 

Find it in AUTO No. 2214hebdo, on sale Monday evening digitally and Wednesday on newsstands, the analysis of the F1 in Baku by our special envoys.