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Vettel: “If you have fun, the results will follow”

Sebastian Vettel immediately establishes a good working relationship with Lance Stroll and seeks to understand how the car works as much as that of his new team. 

Published on 03/03/2021 à 17:00

Medhi Casaurang

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Vettel: “If you have fun, the results will follow”

After navy blue Red Bull and the red Ferrari, you will have to get used to the green outfits of Sebastian Vettel in Aston Martin. The German driver, who will pilot his new car on Thursday at Silverstone, is keeping his work habits.

« The car looks very cool. This is a car totally new to me, with a new philosophy. I spent a lot of time with the engineers to understand all the differences (compared to Ferrari. Ed.), not only technical, but also in the area of ​​procedures.

 

I hope it doesn't take too long to find the right rhythm. There is a good state of mind in this team, people are very enthusiastic. In the simulator, it is very complicated to compare (with Ferrari) due to hardware differences », explains the four-time world champion between 2010 and 2013.

Projected into a British framework after six years in an Italian atmosphere, Sebastian Vettel slips in a half-hearted criticism of his former employer. “Obviously you can have preferences on driving. But as long as you feel happy about what's going on around you, you quickly gain control of the car. You do what is necessary, while seeking the limits of the single-seater. If you have fun, the results will follow. »

 

Concerning the forces present, the former star of the Red Bull industry does not beat around the bush: “ Mercedes is the favorite, without much surprise. We have to be realistic, this is a new start for our team. There is a lot of work ahead of us, but this year is shaping up to be very exciting.

It is a funny situation. This year, the regulations are changing somewhat, before a revolution planned for 2022. It will be interesting to see what the teams will do in terms of development. »

In the shoes of team captain, Sebastian Vettel (33 years old) will have to deal with a young teammate again, namely Lance stroll (22 years old). Symbiosis is sought on the side of the older of the two men.

 

“Things are clear: I’m the old one and he’s the young one! I have more experience, I will be happy to help. He has a great burst of speed and talent. I never hid anything from my previous teammates. I don't see why I would start today. I would have been happy, during my first years of F1, to have had an experienced driver give me advice. »

The German also wants to set the record straight regarding the label of “paid driver, therefore undeserving” which sticks to the Canadian’s skin.

“Obviously, I haven't ridden with the same equipment as him at the moment, but I think the rumors that have been circulating about him are unjustified.

He has repeatedly proven his speed. For example, at the last Turkish Grand Prix. I had rarely faced more difficult conditions in 14 years of F1. He managed to take pole! It takes a hell of a lot of talent. Some pilots take time to learn and grow. »

Medhi Casaurang

Passionate about the history of motorsport across all disciplines, I learned to read thanks to AUTOhebdo. At least that's what my parents tell everyone when they see my name inside!

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