Vettel Praises Ferrari Progress and Rejects Crisis Claims
Sebastian Vettel describes Ferrari’s 2015 turnaround as a miracle, dismissing talk of crisis after a dip in form at Silverstone and highlighting the team’s consistency.
Sebastian Vettel has credited Ferrari’s 2015 resurgence as a “miracle”, countering suggestions that the team faces a crisis after a subdued showing at Silverstone. Speaking after a season that saw Ferrari return to winning ways following a winless 2014, Vettel emphasised the scale of progress made since joining the Italian squad.
Vettel, who replaced Fernando Alonso at the start of the season, claimed victory in Malaysia but has not repeated that result in subsequent races. Despite this, he pointed to Ferrari’s consistent podium finishes as evidence that the team is on the right path. He acknowledged Mercedes’ continued dominance but argued that Ferrari’s form should not be underestimated, especially given the internal upheaval and technical challenges faced last year.
Silverstone setback and team morale
Ferrari’s performance at the British Grand Prix saw both Mercedes and Williams finish ahead, prompting questions about the team’s development curve. Vettel described the result as a “dip” rather than a crisis and credited the team for making the right strategy calls to secure a podium at Silverstone. He stressed that much of Ferrari’s growth is happening out of sight, with progress not always immediately visible on track.
Vettel said the team remains united and proud of its achievements given the scale of change since 2014. He questioned why some observers struggle to recognise Ferrari’s gains, arguing that the step forward is clear within the paddock. For Vettel, patience and ongoing development are key as Ferrari aims to close the gap to Mercedes over the remainder of the season.
- Ferrari’s 2015 progress follows a winless 2014 season.
- Team management and driver line-up were overhauled before the current campaign.
- Podium consistency has replaced outright victories as a measure of improvement.
