Vettel remains focused on Mercedes

Since the season kicked off in Australia, Sebastian Vettel and Team Ferrari have still failed to put their name on the 2016 prize list. Expectations are growing in the Italian clan, and pressure is mounting at the highest level, as evidenced by the statements of Sergio Marchionne, president of Ferrari before the Grand Prix of 'Spain.

For the four-time German world champion, only one objective remains in his sights: the two Mercedes W07 Hybrid, which remain the standard value. “Our goal is always to move forward and in this regard our goal is Mercedes, hammered Vettel at a press conference in Monaco this Wednesday. We have new parts here and there, and we logically want to make progress and making sure we close the gap to Mercedes rather than looking at what's happening behind. »

The German highlights the progress made by Ferrari since 2015, but recalls that a lot of work remains necessary to rise to the level of Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg. " I think that we have taken a step forward : there is more grip, more downforce, we have worked a lot on the kinematics of the car.

At present, we are still a little behind. But, as I said, our goal here at the track and in Maranello is to make sure we improve our car and close the gap. Does the car suit my driving style? I think so. Are we still fast enough? Not yet. »