News Details
Vettel plays down engine failure, blames it on little bug
Sebastian Vettel says the engine issue that put him out in Bahrain was due to a combination of “rare” circumstances and that the Scuderia has changed nothing ahead of this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix. Vettel managed just half of the formation lap two weeks ago before his Ferrari cried enough, forcing him to watch the race from the sidelines. “I think we understood it,” he said on Thursday, when asked about the failure. “I am not an engine specialist but as far as it was explained it was a rare combination of circumstances. So a little bug that led into a big problem in the end. “The consequence was huge. It can't be any bigger, so it is a shame. But I think, as with any...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Button gets new engine for Chinese GP
– McLaren-Honda driver Jenson Button will take on a new engine for...
9y ago from GPUpdate.net
Vettel to take on new engine for China
– Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel is set to take on his second...
9y ago from GPUpdate.net
Vettel to take on new engine for Chinese Grand Prix
Ferrari F1 driver Sebastian Vettel will use his second of five engines at...
9y ago from ThisIsF1.com
New engine for Vettel in China
Sebastian Vettel will use his second of five engines at the Chinese Grand...
9y ago from PlanetF1.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Ai Ogura uncertain for MotoGP British GP after Friday...
No description available...
4h ago from Motorsport.com
Franco Morbidelli suffers second grid penalty of...
No description available...
5h ago from Motorsport.com
Alex Marquez tops the timesheets in second Silverstone...
Alex Marquez produced a record-breaking lap in the closing seconds to top...
7h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Francesco Bagnaia: Jorge Martin ‘must respect'...
Two-time premier class champion Francesco Bagnaia has said that Jorge...
8h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Josef Newgarden leads Indy 500 final practice, RHR's...
No description available...
6h ago from Motorsport.com
Josef Newgarden and team win Pit Stop Challenge in...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
Costly Carb Day practice as Josef Newgarden fastest
Friday was Carb Day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, with drivers...
6h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
‘A shock and a pity:’ Penske drivers respond to...
The past five days have been adventurous for all the wrong reasons for...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
WRC signs new deal to race in Portugal until at least...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Rally Portugal criticism causes WRC, FIA to address...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
WRC Portugal: Sebastien Ogier claims record-extending...
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Sebastien Ogier laments “most demanding” rally...
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal striker update: Mikel Arteta boost as club 'in...
Mikel Arteta will look to reinforce his team's offensive ranks in a bid to...
4h ago from SportsMole.co.uk
Premier League GW38 predictions: Nottingham Forest to...
Sports Mole takes on Max Rowat of electronic music duo Koven for a Premier...
5h ago from SportsMole.co.uk
Chelsea transfer news: Blues 'speed up negotiations'...
Chelsea are reportedly looking to secure a 60m (£50.34m) deal for an...
9h ago from SportsMole.co.uk
Arsenal lineup vs. Southampton: Predicted XI for...
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for...
9h ago from SportsMole.co.uk
Comments
Hottest News
F1 2025 Monaco Grand Prix – FP2 Results
Charles Leclerc topped the timesheets in the... Read More »
7h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Lewis Hamilton delivers emotional statement as Ferrari star...
Tensions at Ferrari appear to have thawed as... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
FIA announce major penalty verdict after F1 star commits...
The FIA have announced a huge penalty for a... Read More »
3h ago from GPFans.com
