Sebastian Vettel has experienced a roller coaster ride at Aston Marton. While it started badly and seemed to agree with its critics, it then appeared to have found its form in Baku and secured a P2 spot. Most people thought this was old Seb’s return, but his good shape faded as quickly as it came.
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Understandably, this is confusing for many people, wondering why Vettel is facing the problems he is facing. His German driver Nico Hulkenberg seems to have an answer.
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Nico Hulkenberg believes the car is responsible for Seb’s poor performance
In an interview with RTL quoted by Speedweek, Hülkenberg revealed that, in his opinion, the car is the reason for the fluctuations in performance at Vettel. He also admitted that driving the street circuits is more about the driver’s experience than the car.
“That always has to do with the car, of course. Sebastian was really struggling, however, and it took him a while to understand the car and really get into it. That was a bit of a surprise, ”said the 33-year-old.
Formula 1 F1 – Austrian Grand Prix – Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Styria, Austria – July 3, 2021. Aston Martins Sebastian Vettel during training REUTERS / Leonhard Foeger.
“Baku was of course the highlight and a small outbreak. The races in France and Austria were mediocre and average again, and that is of course also due to the car.
“It’s not as good as it was at the end of last year. As a driver, of course, it’s not that easy. “(Translated with Google Translate)
Sebastian Vettel hopes to take home a few points at the British GP
The German would certainly try to end his streak of two pointless races when F1 reaches Silverstone. Fortunately, his chances are good, as Vettel has already won the British GP twice – in 2009 and 2018.
Formula 1 F1 – French Grand Prix – FIA Press Conference – Circuit Paul Ricard, Le Castellet, France – June 17, 2021 Aston Martins Sebastian Vettel during the FIA / Handout press conference on REUTERS.
In addition, Seb is probably still in good shape, having qualified in P8 last time. Unfortunately, he started the race in P11 after the FIA imposed a three-place penalty for obstructing Fernando Alonso in Turn 10.
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To make matters worse, the German started the race on the soft mix, which forced him to make an early pit stop. As a result, Vettel fell further behind the starting line-up and was ultimately unable to come back to rescue points.
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