Sebastian Vettel attends the Drivers Press Conference during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Belgium at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps on August 25, 2022 in Spa, Belgium. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
Sebastian Vettel empathized with his retirement having an effect on Daniel Ricciardo being pushed out of McLaren. The German driver felt sorry for the Australian and felt that the Woking-based squad had failed to extract the best out of his former teammate.
Speaking at Thursday’s drivers’ press conference ahead of the 2022 Belgian GP, the four-time world champion said:
“I have too much empathy for a Formula 1 driver, but very saddened by hearing what’s going to happen to Daniel [Ricciardo]. I think it’s a very, very difficult situation to be in. I think he’s still one of the best drivers. I raced against him. I had the pleasure to race against him and the not so pleasurable side of getting beaten by him years ago, and I still think he has very, very much to offer.”
He continued:
“I don’t know the details, but I guess McLaren failed to extract the potential that he has. And it’s sad to see that he’s been put in a difficult position. But I wish him, obviously, all the best and I’m sure that ultimately the talent he has, and the qualities he has, will shine through.” “I think he’s still one of the best drivers”
Sebastian Vettel reflects on racing with and against Danny Ric
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