News Details
Vettel not downbeat despite missing podium
Sebastian Vettel says he left the Japanese Grand Prix encouraged by Ferrari's form, despite a strategy decision costing him the chance of a podium finish. The German had qualified on the second row at Suzuka before grid penalties moved he and teammate Kimi Raikkonen down the order. Nevertheless, Vettel was able to make a good recovery in the early stages of the race and was locked in a good battle with Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton for a podium spot. But his chances evaporated thanks to Ferrari's strategy call to run soft tyres at the end, which dropped him behind Hamilton at his final stop and caused him to fall away in the closing stages of the race. Even so, Vettel believes the pace...
Full Story »
Full Story »
9y ago from Motorsport.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Japanese GP: Rosberg dominates as bad start thwarts...
Nico Rosberg won the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka after Mercedes teammate...
9y ago from Motorsport.com
Verstappen adamant that closing door on Hamilton was...
Max Verstappen believes his defence of second place from Lewis Hamilton on...
9y ago from Motorsport.com
Verstappen: Red Bull told us we were free to race
Max Verstappen says Red Bull Racing’s drivers were free to race...
9y ago from GrandPrixTimes.com
Verstappen: 'All good with defensive move on Lewis'
XPB Images
Max Verstappen clinched his sixth podium finish in...
9y ago from F1i.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Why Aprilia boss is "disappointed" about not...
No description available...
7h ago from Motorsport.com
Why Francesco Bagnaia seems closer to leaving Ducati...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Jorge Martin likely to miss Sepang MotoGP test after...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Trackhouse Aprilia launches two liveries ahead of 2026...
Trackhouse Aprilia satellite team has launched its two new liveries in...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
IndyCar penalizes Abel Motorsports for rig testing
No description available...
4h ago from Motorsport.com
Alex Palou responds to McLaren court ruling
Alex Palou has been ordered to pay McLaren Racing over $12 million...
9h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
McLaren wins contract breach suit against Alex Palou
McLaren has prevailed in its lawsuit against star IndyCar driver Alex...
12h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Palou ordered to pay $12 million to McLaren in...
No description available...
10h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
WRC Monte Carlo: Oliver Solberg moves clear of the...
No description available...
3h ago from Motorsport.com
Solberg sensational in the snow (and slush, and rain)
Oliver Solberg and Elliot Edmondson, making their debut as full-time...
6h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
FIA offers update on new WRC commercial rights holder...
No description available...
7h ago from Motorsport.com
WRC Monte Carlo: Oliver Solberg continues domination...
No description available...
10h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Mikel Arteta tells these Arsenal players 'they have to...
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has explained that his bigger squad this...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Carrick's Man Utd aiming to 'prove' themselves as...
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick is relishing the opportunity...
1h ago from SkySports.com
Arsenal and Man United exploring move for...
Arsenal and Manchester United are reportedly exploring a potential move...
2h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta addresses 'best in the...
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has dismissed suggestions from Pep Guardiola...
2h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Adrian Newey 'furious' about latest FIA ruling
F1 design legend Adrian Newey has reportedly been... Read More »
4h ago from GPFans.com
Verstappen explains why he is enthusiastic for the team’s...
Four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen... Read More »
1h ago from F1Technical.net
Ferrari to 'raid McLaren' after Lewis Hamilton switch
Lewis Hamilton will have a new race engineer in... Read More »
4h ago from GPFans.com
