Zitat von AppletreeTS writes interestingly Seb Vettel has a lot of work to do to adapt to a lower downforce level than before.
I'm sorry if this comes off as rude, but it's not directed at you. What's the point of even writing this statement? If Seb has to adapt, so does Webber. They drove the same car last year, with the same amount of downforce. And will drive the same car this year, with less downforce than last year. And the majority of the drivers on the grid (especially if an EBD was equipped to their car).. will drive a car with less rear downforce than last year..
I got the impression from TS news that Vettel struggles more than Webber. Webber was a very pleased with the car and Vettel was careful. But judging by the long stints I would think Vettel is right there with this car. Maybe Webber is pleased with the tyres that offer more grip? The only driver (who we think could be on top given a good car) who hasnt driven those EBD cars is Kimi. He doesnt have to adapt to less downforce levels like others.
I think this argument will end up in an "agree to disagree." But I think what TS reports makes sense because of the amount of struggles Webber faced last year. After such a disappointing 2011 campaign, Webber needs to find some confidence. Maybe that will take shape in him expressing outwardly "more confidence" in the 2012 car. Or he will push the car more early on (when compared to Seb). But I think we see a greater scale of reaction from Mark's camp because of what happened in 2011. Seb's confidence as a driver is sky high at the moment. He's coming off back-to-back WDC's. But we won't know for sure who has adapted better to less downforce until Melbourne. And we are still in early days yet. The cars will have upgrades on them before Melbourne. And will likely result in more downforce. I think it's probably premature for TS to draw any of these conclusions..
I dont think TS means Seb would be struggling all the time..I think they mean Seb is now trying to adapt to less downforce levels and then again Mark had a genuine smile on his face when Kulta asked his impression of the car. Maybe Seb has to work more, like Yining said he has less track time under his belt.
I actually talked to Heikki H. on Thursday for a little while... After the tests, Vettel talked to the press then disappeared into the team truck/bus... I heard they were having meeting which may last for about an hour. A few of us fans waited and waited in the cold and finally Webber came out, then Newey came out, then Horner came out but still no sight of Vettel... When I saw Heikki came out of the motor home from the other side, I asked him is Seb coming out soon? He said he doesn't know.... maybe half an hour or so... My impression of him - maybe a little shy and didn't smile much h" title="hih" />
Apparently he was presented with a Barca shirt with his name on it too.....Dammit! I hate that Barca have sucked him in, he should be a Real Madrid fan, I'll have to kidnap him and have a few words! h" title="hih" />
Apparently he was presented with a Barca shirt with his name on it too.....Dammit! I hate that Barca have sucked him in, he should be a Real Madrid fan, I'll have to kidnap him and have a few words!
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Apparently he was presented with a Barca shirt with his name on it too.....Dammit! I hate that Barca have sucked him in, he should be a Real Madrid fan, I'll have to kidnap him and have a few words!
Oh no, that video broke my heart. Not only do I have to listen to him talk about how great Barca are, he then goes and says Xavi is his favourite! Nooooo! " title="no" />
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Seehofer: Despite all the success you have remained down to earth. And I prize him highly, "said Seehofer, who gave him in Berlin, Schloss Bellevue, the Silver Laurel Leaf - Germany's highest honor for athletic performance.
"You might know that I like to collect cups and trophies," said Vettel: "There is the Silver Laurel Leaf something special that you do not get every year, maybe even only once in a lifetime." Apart from such big names in German sports like Dirk Nowitzki named, Franz Beckenbauer and Fritz Walter was to be, something very special, Vettel said to reporters afterwards.
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