Another intense qualifying session at the Red Bull Ring is over: Max Verstappen takes pole position at the Austrian Grand Prix. Admittedly, there was joy in the qualification, but also tension; Sebastian Vettel accidentally got in the way of Fernando Alonso while trying to turn his lap, which was crucial in getting him into Q3.
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The German apologized to him as he drove past him on the track, but no penalty is warranted as various other drivers did the same thing in Austria over the weekend.
Sebastian Vettel thinks the gentlemen’s code is not being followed
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After the qualifying session, Vettel said: “Well, I only saw very late that I couldn’t have done much and I think it’s the fault of the drivers in front of them who keep jumping in line, and I don’t think that he is correct, and not what we somehow agreed on. “
Formula 1 F1 – Austrian Grand Prix – Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Styria, Austria – July 3, 2021 Aston Martins Sebastian Vettel in training REUTERS / Leonhard Foeger
When asked about the Gentlemen’s Code, Vettel jokingly replied: “Has it ever been in force?”
The Germans are facing a mammoth task
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The four-time world champion qualified eighth for the Austrian Grand Prix, but knows the obstacles he has to overcome in order to have a good race tomorrow.
Formula 1 F1 – Austrian Grand Prix – Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Styria, Austria – July 3, 2021 Aston Martins Sebastian Vettel in action in qualifying REUTERS / Lisi Niesner
Last weekend, the German crossed the finish line in 14th place and was left empty-handed. The second round at the Red Bull Ring is not over yet, however, and Seb believes he can redeem himself and get a better result this week.
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The Aston Martin driver knows how important points are for the Silverstone team and starting in eighth tomorrow he can collect some points for the team. The question is, can Sebastian deliver on race day or will there be a similar fate as Styria? Let us know what you think in the comments below.
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