News Details
‘We misjudged the situation’ - Vettel
XPB Images
Sebastian Vettel admits he and Ferrari “misjudged the situation” in Q1, which resulted in a surprise exit in qualifying for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Having finished less than half a tenth off Lewis Hamilton in FP3, the German entered the evening session as Mercedes’ nearest rival only to drop out of the opening segment when late improvements from Lotus’ Romain Grosjean and Sauber's Felipe Nasr bumped him down to 16th. “Nothing dramatic happened, there was nothing wrong with the car, but of course the plan was not to go out straight away in Q1…” Vettel said. “We thought the lap time we had done with the softs was enough but, in the end, it turned out...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Rosberg: We are not Schumacher
Nico Rosberg admits the decline of interest in Formula 1 in Germany is...
9y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Sebastian Vettel: “It’s a bit like Disneyland”
Sebastian Vettel feels like the Yas Marina Circuit, the venue for the...
9y ago from TheCheckeredFlag....
Vettel: The atmosphere is very positive
Ferrari's 2016 car will be more evolution than revolution, Sebastian...
9y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Vettel: Force India surprisingly quick
Sebastian Vettel admits Ferrari were 'a little too far behind' at the Yas...
9y ago from PlanetF1.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Alex Marquez out of surgery after Dutch GP crash, Luca...
No description available...
1h ago from Motorsport.com
Why Jorge Martin’s standoff against Aprilia is...
No description available...
3h ago from Motorsport.com
Jorge Martin nears return after being declared fit for...
No description available...
4h ago from Motorsport.com
Marc Marquez demands respect for brother Alex Marquez...
Marc Marquez has called for “respect for all” MotoGP riders, after...
8h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
IndyCar will not return to Thermal Club in 2026...
According to comments made by Thermal Club founder and owner Tim Rogers,...
4d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Where does Santino Ferrucci see his first IndyCar win...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Malukas’ recovery drive secures Foyt’s best team...
During Sunday’s IndyCar race at Road America, David Malukas was the...
5d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Winners and Losers from IndyCar’s Road America...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Why Ott Tanak feared final stage drama could cost his...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
WRC Acropolis Rally: Ott Tanak ends Hyundai’s...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
What was behind the WRC Acropolis retirement that...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
FIA investigates WRC retirements due to fuel system...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal still keen on Premier League striker –...
Arsenal are still searching to sign a new striker, with moves for their...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal receive major boost in efforts to pip...
Arsenal are in the market for a new left winger, and one of their leading...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal could face battle with Spurs to sign £67.5m...
t;li>Arsenal officials met Eze’s agents to discuss termsCrystal...
1h ago from TheGuardian.com
Thomas Partey in talks to join new club alongside...
Thomas Partey is reportedly in talks to sign for Galatasaray after his...
4h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
FIA issue Lando Norris disqualification verdict at Austrian...
The FIA have issued a comprehensive verdict for... Read More »
1d ago from GPFans.com
Alpine agree mid-season driver swap for British Grand Prix
Alpine have agreed to a mid-season F1 swap for... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
Max Verstappen causes delay after Red Bull 'nightmare' -...
Find out how the world's media reacted to the... Read More »
54m ago from RacingNews365.com