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Vettel: “Copygate” didn’t play a role
The moment when Sebastian Vettel announced the change is interesting. Because a few days ago with the withdrawal of Ferrari the appointment of “Copygate” was officially resolved. Racing Point has nothing to fear with its Mercedes replica, and then Vettel is confirmed as the new driver. Coincidence?
Vettel says: “That didn’t play a big role for me. I’m confident in the strength of the team.” Racing Point has sold “surprisingly well” for less money in the past. See “great potential.”
“I can’t make predictions, but there is great hope. There is a spirit of optimism,” Vettel said.
But he admits: resignation was a problem. “I had a lot of thoughts. I had to think about what was best for me. And I think: this is best for me.”
How Hamilton works in sustainability
Lewis Hamilton is very interested in promoting sustainability. That is why he is also involved with a team from the Extreme E series. The issue of environmental protection is also important to him in everyday life, he emphasizes.
“When I get picked up at the airport, I insist on an electric car. There is not always an electric car that my luggage fits in. But I do my best,” says Hamilton, saying, “We can be even more sustainable in this sport.” This applies to each individual, as well as to Formula 1 and to motorsport as a whole.
Why does Hamilton dispense with a trackwalk?
World champion Lewis Hamilton is one of the few drivers who forgoes a classic circuit, including at the new track at Mugello, where Formula 1 is making its first appearance this weekend. Reason: “I want to see the route when I drive.” And that is often more interesting than just walking and sometimes a “shock,” says Hamilton.
Red Bull man Alexander Albon had previously described Mugello as a “mix of Barcelona and Spa or Silverstone” and explained: “The question will be whether we can make the most of the fast corners or not. But we can only say that when we were in the line “.
A little wine tasting the night before, Lewis?
If you’ve ever been to Tuscany, then …
… would like to take a look. “I always wanted to come here,” says Lewis Hamilton. This time, however, you don’t have much of a chance to look around at the site – due to crown regulations, you will probably be in the immediate vicinity of the route. “Maybe at least I can take the dog for a walk,” says Hamilton. He has also speculated on a wine tasting.
Then his neighbor Valtteri Bottas suggests: “Tonight!”
Hamilton laughs. And he says: “You would like that, right? My results would not be so good …”
The subject was not discussed further.
Hamilton on Vettel: right direction
World Cup leader Lewis Hamilton welcomes the transfer of Sebastian Vettel to Aston Martin. “Honestly: I think it’s the ideal direction for him to go. I’m happy for him,” Hamilton said.
“The team has already made tremendous progress and will continue to grow. I think experience counts. He is a four-time world champion who can better guide the team in its development. It is good for the team.”
But he also suffers with Sergio Pérez, who loses his place at Racing Point / Aston Martin to Vettel. “I feel sorry for Sergio,” Hamilton said. “Hopefully I have other options.” Perez himself says, however, that he has “no plan B”.
Vettel wants to “go to the front” again
Sebastian Vettel explained what made him move to Aston Martin. But the decision was not made easy. “I wanted to stay in Formula 1 if there is something that piques my interest,” says Vettel.
Racing Point has recently shown “encouraging form”, which is very promising for 2021. “The team will then be able to be on budget with the competition for the first time,” says Vettel. “It happens at the right time.”
“I want to be among the first. I have this opportunity. And the team wants to grow compared to the greats.” Therefore, he is “quite confident”. Everything else should show time.
Vettel admits: Ferrari mission “failed”
“I didn’t just come to Ferrari to drive for Ferrari. I wanted to win and win titles. Seen that way, you can say: it was a failure,” said Sebastian Vettel when asked how he had evaluated his time at Ferrari since 2015.
But he also says: “I would not like to miss the years here at Ferrari. Ferrari is something special.” He also found “friends for life” on this team and made his childhood dream come true by following in the footsteps of Michael Schumacher.
“We had good times and bad times,” says Vettel. “That’s how it is. And now is the time for both parties to go their separate ways. But I want to continue to make sure I do the best job possible for Ferrari.”
“Thanks for all the questions!”
Always Sebastian Vettel and a little question or two for Charles Leclerc. The latter sat in the Formula 1 press conference quite inactive because almost everything revolved around Vettel and his change from Aston Martin. At the end, Leclerc commented: “Thanks for all the questions!”
“2021 and beyond”
How long does Sebastian Vettel stay with Aston Martin? Vettel did not address this issue at the press conference, simply said: “It doesn’t matter. There is no talk of contracts.”
So you don’t want to reveal any details. But one thing is for sure: the new era of Formula 1 with Aston Martin will begin from 2022.
And now: Ferrari with Vettel and Leclerc
Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc have taken their seats at the press conference. And Leclerc is immediately asked how he managed the Monza crash. He confirms: everything is fine, no problem!
Verstappen warns Gasly: Now you have to hold on!
The first victory in Formula 1 as opening of doors and gates? Max Verstappen wouldn’t sign it like that, but he says of Pierre Gasly’s first grand prix: “It’s always good to get your first win. You never know if it will be your only one.”
The position of a rider in the paddock will only change in a limited way, and in the short term: “In the first week they talk more about you, but after that you are only as good as in your last race.”
In other words: Gasly has to add more good results soon to stay in the conversation. By the way, it took Verstappen a good year and a half to “come back” with victory number two.
Restart im Ticker!
And with him a “Hello!” from my side, Stefan Ehlen is at the beginning and takes over the ticker. And we are already in the middle of a conversation with Red Bull drivers Max Verstappen and Alexander Albon. More on that soon at this point! 😉
Change on the fly
The following are the top three teams. Here on the ticker there is a quick change on the fly, my colleague Stefan Ehlen will now take over and accompany you in the near future. Of course, we are especially excited to see what Sebastian Vettel has to say at the PK!
Norris: No advantage at Mugello
The McLaren driver has already driven at Mugello in the junior categories. However, he explains that this is not an advantage. Because on the one hand it was too long ago and on the other it was a completely different car. It certainly can’t hurt to know the route already. But Norris is probably right when he says it’s not an infinite advantage to have driven here before. At least not if it wasn’t in a Formula 1 car. And anyway, all drivers know the route at least from the simulator.
Sainz mourns victory
The Spaniard explains that everything was “positive” on the Monza weekend, but not the result. I couldn’t be really sad after P2, but I really wanted to win the race. His teammate Norris also explains that a podium would have been possible for him. He agrees with Sainz that McLaren’s performance was very good. However, she also has the feeling with him that even more would have been possible at best.
Ocon: Pérez deserves a place in Formula 1
The Frenchman was Perez’s partner in Force India. He explains that the Mexican deserves a place in Formula 1. Exciting: Ricciardo, a Renault teammate, reveals that he spoke with Pérez on Sunday night and already suspected that this decision could be announced soon. But it’s not too late for Pérez to find a spot by 2021. He still has some time left. Hope is the last thing you lose …
Gasly: Victory in Formula 1 is something else
The Frenchman reveals that it is something completely different to win in Formula 1. A few years ago Gasly celebrated numerous victories in the junior categories, and in 2016 he even won the GP2 title. However, it was not comparable to his victory at Monza. Formula 1 is the “high point of motorsport” and I missed the feeling of leading a race. At Monza he not only led, he even won.
