Vettel: “We’re starting from scratch”

Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull), despite his World Champion title won last November, is right to be wary at the start of this new season. The German does not yet know the performance potential of the Red Bull-Renault RB7 and knows that it is difficult to retain his title of World Champion. Moreover, since Michael Schumacher and in 2004 Fernando Alonso in 2006, no one did it.

Above all, the strong competition from the 2010 season promises to be at the same level. Besides Red Bull, McLaren et Ferrari will try to raise their level of play when Mercedes and Lotus-Renault GP want to get on the top step of the podium. “It is clear that the season will be difficult,” said Vettel for dpa. It will be hotly contested and there are several serious candidates. Fernando will certainly be very strong again but we must not forget McLaren and Mercedes. And an underdog can always take a huge step forward. »

After going hunting behind Fernando Alonso at the end of last season, Sebastian Vettel will now have the number 1 on his nose. ?Being in the role of the man to beat is quite special but I have to say that I like it, even if I know it will be difficult to stay that way. I'm going to have to fight. But one thing is certain: we are starting from scratch. »