Vettel braked when tested by gearbox problems

Vettel during testing in Barcelona

The final testing for the Formula 1 season is not for the world champion Sebastian Vettel run without problems.

Because of problems with his gearbox equipped with many new parts Red Bull cars, the German could turn on Sunday ini Barcelona in the first half of the day hardly ends meet. Vettel had previously damaged the front wing of his RB8 on horseback.

Vettel takes it calmly

"That's what happens sometimes. Sometimes the dog is in there, "said Vettel. Two weeks before the season started on 18 March in Australia, the 24-year-old still took a positive conclusion from the preparation. "All in all, we can be satisfied. The car has - until now - well behaved, "recalled Vettel. The double world champion had been slowed, however, at the first test in Jerez de la Frontera from stability problems.

Auto "zickt" around

Red Bull dismissed the problems as teething problems. "It is quite normal for a bit of a new car herumzickt yet," said Vettel. "As long as it is quick, can you forgive that, too. If it was not fast, it would be a bit worse. "He was pleased, in Melbourne with the" go bitch "at the start, Vettel assured. On Sunday morning, was first once again returning to F1 Kimi Raikkonen in the lotus of the fastest.

 

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