Ralf Schumacher sympathizes with Sebastian Vettel after pre-testing struggle

Ralf Schumacher sympathizes with Sebastian Vettel after pre-testing struggle

Ralf Schumacher and Sebastian Vettel

The pre-testing did not go at all according to the plans of the 4-time World Champion, Sebastian Vettel. Having to face gearbox issues on day 2 of the pre-testing, Vettel was not able to complete the desired number of laps he probably wanted to. After which former F1 Driver Ralf Schumacher sympathised with the veteran driver. 

The ex-Ferrari driver only completed 117 laps across three sessions of testing. His teammate Lance Stroll, on the other hand, put in 197 laps. Just how much confidence Vettel has in the car remains to be seen. He certainly wasn’t happy with his limited running time. 

“Feel Sorry for Sebastian Vettel”: Ralf Schumacher 

Schumacher said, “You almost feel sorry for Sebastian. We know from Sebastian that he is sensitive to the team, but also has to have real confidence in the car. Now he hasn’t even been able to really test everything. (translated by Google) 

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“Poor Sebastian is now in a completely new car; he has already said that the steering feels different and that he is not happy with it. Then now he’s got a delay to get used to it as well.” 

The German may not have the greatest of form behind him but it is worth remembering that he has got 4 titles and 53 GP wins to his name. Racing for a new team, Vettel may feel reinvigorated after a tough few season with the Scuderia. 

Additionally, he will have a much better car than what he did last year. From the outside, it does look like Sebastian is capable of avenging his horror campaign. However, until the lights go off in Bahrain on March 28th, it’ll be difficult to say just how much Vettel can achieve. 

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