The four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel had a disastrous 2020 season with Scuderia Ferrari. The German, who was often in the top 3, struggled with the midfield cars all season. Vettel thus ended the season in 13th place in the drivers’ standings with just 33 points.
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After the Maranello team had one of the worst Formula 1 seasons since 1980, Sebastian Vettel left Ferrari for the new / renamed Aston Martin that season. The German experienced a first round of the roller coaster with his new team.
Aston Martin team boss Otmar Szafnauer believes that the four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel is enjoying racing again. The American engineer also revealed why the German had joined them.
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View history: When F1 drivers with Hamilton, Vettel & Ricciardo had a lot of fun on top equipment.
What did Otmar Szafnauer say?
When asked by GPFans whether Sebastian Vettel gained a foothold in the new car after a difficult start, Otmar Szafnauer replied: “Yes, he feels more comfortable in the team. He feels more comfortable in himself.
“In the beginning, before Seb came here, he said, ‘Look, the reason I want to come is to have fun racing again.’ That was his reason for coming. If you ask him what I often do, he’s now at a point where he likes to race again. “
Formula 1 F1 – Styria Grand Prix – Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Austria – June 24, 2021. Aston Martins Sebastian Vettel crosses the track ahead of the Styria Grand Prix REUTERS / Leonhard Foeger.
“He didn’t enjoy Silverstone. He said he shouldn’t have made that mistake, but it happens to the best of us. In any case, he really feels very comfortable. He’s enjoying racing again, which is good. That’s exactly what he wanted, ”added the Aston Martin team boss.
Sebastian Vettel on the new 18-inch tires
With the new car regulations coming into force next season, all teams in the starting field have already started preparing for the 2022 season. And one such remarkable rule is the introduction of 18-inch tires. These tires will be five inches taller compared to those used this season.
And at the British Grand Prix, Sebastian Vettel got the chance to try out the new 18-inch tires for the first time, but the German had some criticism of the impairment of forward visibility caused by the new tires.
“The big wheels make the view to the front even worse. All mirror mounts are in the way. The best thing was when the mirrors were attached to the halo, ”said Sebastian Vettel, as reported by Auto Motor Sport.
Formula 1 F1 – Great Britain Grand Prix – Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Great Britain – July 16, 2021. Aston Martins Sebastian Vettel in action during qualifying REUTERS / Peter Cziborra.
“With the covers and the big wheels, you can no longer see the curbs,” added the German.
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(Quotes translated via google)
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