The formula 1 is in the starting blocks, yes Ferrari and Sebastian Vettel are obviously far from ready.
Ferrari has to face the German racing driver in the formula 1 waive first. Now the next bad news.
Formula 1: Rough problems with Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari
A test in Barcelona didn’t go well for Scuderia. However, one by one.
Ferrari is in the formula 1 tremendously under pressure. Drive in the past seasons Sebastian Vettel and Co. after the competition. The whole thing reached its sad climax in the bankruptcy season last year, when the Scuderia had to mourn one breakdown after the other.
In 2020 everything will change. Actually. But this season also starts bumpy. Before the first test drives in Barcelona, Sebastian Vettel spontaneously reported sick. The 32-year-old should have completed the first day of testing in the new Ferrari.
Instead, teammate Charles Leclerc had to step in. And it really didn’t burn any fabulous times in the asphalt. Leclerc just finished 11th – a full 1.313 seconds behind the best time of world champion Lewis Hamilton in the Mercedes.
When the Ferrari fans heard of this first test result, some Scuderia fans immediately ran out of color. Is the racing team facing the next epidemic season?
Leclerc calms the fans
Leclerc gave the all-clear immediately after the test. Monegasse explained that before the upcoming Formula 1 season, Ferrari is not aiming to put good test times on the track, just so that the media can report positively about Scuderia and the fans are satisfied. “We have changed our approach,” said Leclerc: “We are fully focused on ourselves. We want to try a lot in these first days to understand the car as well as possible. ”
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Leclerc continues: “It is extremely important for us that we have a correct correlation between the route and the factory. Therefore, we want to see in the tests whether the numbers from the simulation match the numbers on the route. ”
Leclerc is completely satisfied with the first test. “But I can’t say exactly where we are at the moment.”
Vettel or Leclerc – who will be number 1 at Ferrari?
After Sebastian Vettel was the clear number 1 at Ferrari in the past seasons of Formula 1, the Scuderia will start this season without such a number 1. The team waits for the first races and watches how the duel between the German and the Monegasque develops. Read more here >>
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These are the Formula 1 world champions from Ferrari
- Kimi Raikkonen 2007
- Michael Schumacher 2000-2004
- Jody Scheckter 1979
- Niki Lauda 1975, 1977
- John Surtees 1964
- Phil Hill 1961
- Mike Hawthorn 1958
- Juan Manuel Fangio 1956
- Alberto Ascari 1952-1953
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The 2020 season
The Formula 2020 season starts on March 15 with the race in Australia. Only a week later, it continues in Bahrain. The Vietnam GP in Hanoi is on the program two weeks later. After the race in Vietnam there is a first four-week break before moving on to Europe.
The Chinese Grand Prix was canceled due to the corona virus. The race should have been on April 19th. The GP is now also postponed indefinitely. It is unclear whether it can take place at all.
There are first decisions in Europe
The races in the Netherlands, Spain and Monaco will reveal the first decisions: Who are the real favorites for the world title? Who is number 1 at Ferrari?
Final spurt in Latin America and Abu Dhabi
The last three races of the season take place in Mexico and Brazil and Abu Dhabi in November. At the latest there it will be decided who will become world champion.
Red Bull return for Vettel excluded
Once again, this Formula 1 break discussed whether Sebastian Vettel’s return to Red Bull is possible. The chief adviser of the Austrian racing team found clear words that you can read >> here <<.
Vettel before decisive year
After the messed up pre-season, Vettel absolutely wants to fight back this year. Because his contract with Ferrari expires in December. Therefore, the German pilot wants to recommend himself with good performances – at the Scuderia or at another racing team.
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The racing teams and their pilots 2020:
- Mercedes: Lewis Hamilton, Valtteri Bottas
- Ferrari: Sebastian Vettel, Charles Leclerc
- Renault: Daniel Ricciardo, Esteban Ocon *
- Red Bull: Max Verstappen, Alexander Albon
- Alfa Romeo: Kimi Raikkonen, Antonio Giovinazzi
- Alpha Tauri (previously Toro Rosso): Pierre Gasly, Daniil Kwjat
- Williams: George Russell, Nicholas Latifi *
- Haas: Kevin Magnussen, Romain Grosjean
- McLaren: Lando Norris, Carlos Sainz
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* = Debutant
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Ferrari success depends on technology
Whether Ferrari can be significantly more successful this year than in the previous season depends largely on the technology. Because in 2019 it was primarily technical problems that had brought Vettel and Leclerc to some World Cup point.
Formula 1 is heading for a new era
Such gigantic technical differences between the individual teams will probably no longer exist from 2021. Thanks to some standards, Formula 1 wants to ensure that there is more equal opportunity. This should make the races more balanced and exciting.
+++ Sebastian Vettel: Formula 1 expert chooses drastic words – “cleaning up” +++
Bumpy Vettel start into the new season
For Vettel, the start of the new season continues to go as little as desired. After he had to cancel his test drives in Barcelona on Wednesday due to malaise, the technology slowed him down on Friday.
His new Bolide SF 1000 went on strike, which is why he had to pause his test shortly after half past ten. It wasn’t until the afternoon that the racetrack returned. Ferrari has lost valuable time in the already tight tests.
Vettel dreams of old times
Vettel would love to continue his successful time at Red Bull in Formula One. Between 2010 and 2013 he celebrated four World Cup titles in a row. Even the footsteps of the great Michael Schumacher didn’t seem too big for the Heppenheimer, who won the first Grand Prix and the first World Cup title as Schumi at an even younger age.
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This is Sebastian Vettel:
- Born on July 3, 1987 in Heppenheim.
- Vettel’s home kart track was the Erftlandring. Michael Schumacher had already made his first attempts at walking in motorsport there.
- In 2007 Vettel made the jump to Formula 1, where he started for BMW Sauber and Toro Rosso.
- His move to Red Bull followed in 2009, where he celebrated four World Cup titles in a row from 2010 to 2013.
- Vettel switched to Ferrari in 2015. With the Scuderia, however, he has so far been denied the big hit.
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Schumi record hardly possible
At that time, experts had believed that Vettel could attack the Schumi record of seven World Cup titles. But after Vettel went empty-handed in recent years, Michael Schumacher’s record for Vettel should gradually be out of reach.
Vettel wants to conquer Hamilton
While the Schumi record is probably out of reach, Sebastian Vettel now has only one goal: he wants to defeat his worst rival with Lewis Hamilton. Last year he had to drive miles behind the British. This season Vettel finally wants to land in front of the Mercedes star.
Who could be the surprise of the season?
In Formula 1, many fans will be looking at Max Verstappen this season. The Dutchman took a strong third place last season. Can the Red Bull driver compete for the world title this year?
Can Carlos Sainz take the next step?
For many fans, Carlos Sainz is an interesting driver in the 2020 season. The Spaniard flashed his talent again and again last year. If McLaren provides the 25-year-old with a strong car this season, Sainz could provide a surprise or two.
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German drivers in Formula 1 since 2000:
- Michael Schumacher (1991 – 2012)
- Heinz-Harald Frentzen (1994 – 2003)
- Ralf Schumacher (1997 – 2007)
- Nick Heidfeld (2000 – 2011)
- Timo Glock (2004 – 2012)
- Nico Rosberg (2006 – 2016)
- Adrian Sutil (2007 – 2014)
- Sebastian Vettel (2007 – today)
- Markus Winkelhock (2007)
- Nico Hülkenberg (2010 – 2019)
- André Lotterer (2014)
- Pascal Wehrlein (2016 – 2017)
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Carlos Sainz soon at Vettel’s side?
Some fans and experts recently suspected that Sainz and Vettel could soon ride side by side. During this winter break, rumors persisted about McLaren’s interest in Vettel. The question is: does the Heppenheimer actually switch to the Silver Arrows after the season?
Even a spectacular exchange was speculated: Will world champion Lewis Hamilton switch to Ferrari and Vettel in return to Mercedes? Hamilton is said to have already met the Ferrari bosses – and the British contract also expires at the end of the season.
Mick Schumacher in the starting blocks
Mick Schumacher is also in the starting blocks. The son of racing legend Michael Schumacher is already driving Formula 2 in the highest junior series, won his first race in Hungary and is considered a hopeful talent for the elite Formula 1 class.
The 20-year-old could rise as early as 2021 and compete with the biggest in motorsport. Then maybe it will show for the first time whether he can someday follow his father’s gigantic footsteps.
Mick soon the only German in Formula 1?
Sebastian Vettel is currently the only German driver in Formula 1 after Nico Rosberg resigned as world champion in 2016 and Nico Hülkenberg and Pascal Wehrlein had not received a cockpit. Should Vettel soon end his career, the German fans will face a Formula 1 season without German drivers for the first time since 1981.
Next German world champion?
As it currently looks, Mick Schumacher would be the only German pilot who could once again give the German fans a title. It is extremely unlikely that Vettel will fight for the World Cup crown this season.
No race in Germany
The German Grand Prix will not be awarded this year. Instead, the Grand Prix of the Netherlands in Zandvoort returns to the program for the first time since 1985. The Vietnam GP is in Hanoi for the first time.
However, the Vietnam Grand Prix is currently on the brink. Because of the corona virus, which also threatens Southeast Asia, the world association FIA is considering canceling or postponing the race. The same had already been decided at the China GP. The race in Shanghai was originally scheduled for April 19, but is now likely to take place at a later date. However, it is not new.
Ferrari boss Binotto is “very worried”
The developments at Ferrari before the start of the season brought sweat beads to the forehead of the Italian racing team. Scuderia boss Mattia Binotto is already raising the alarm: “We are very worried. Because the others are significantly faster than we are. ”All backgrounds here >>
Coronavirus concern
The corona virus also has a major impact on the Formula 1 calendar. The race in China on April 19 has already been canceled and will be rescheduled at another time. Now the Vietnam Grand Prix is on the brink.
Who wins the start?
The fans are looking forward to the start on March 15th. Who can make the first punch this season? Many experts are sure that Lews Hamilton has the greatest chance of winning. However, the route in Melbourne is definitely not one of his favorite routes. The Briton could only cheer twice in Australia.
Vettel in Melbourne recently strong
Sebastian Vettel won in Melbourne in 2017 and 2018. Will the Heppenheimer be allowed to cheer in Australia this season? March 15th will show.
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