Formula 1 experts are already questioning the four-time world champion’s form early in the season. Gerhard Berger, a former race winner, gave his take on the situation.
Berger claims Sebastian Vettel isn’t driving in his natural, relaxed style. He also reminded viewers of the German’s struggles during the 2014 campaign when facing his teammate Daniel Ricciardo.
During a recent appearance on the podcast, ‘In the Fast Lane’, the 61-year-old said:
Berger also questioned Vettel’s motivation to take risks:
In the most damning statement of all, Berger downplayed Vettel’s ability to perform under pressure:
However, the 61-year-old did offer a suggestion to the four-time world champion. Berger stated:
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For Sebastian Vettel, it is more psychological: Gerhard Berger
Lance Stroll is Sebastian Vettel’s teammate at Aston Martin. The Canadian’s father also owns the team, creating an uncanny dynamic. Berger focused on the need for Vettel to outperform his teammate, to allow Aston Martin to gravitate towards the four-time world champion.
Berger said:
The 61-year-old believes that a majority of Sebastian Vettel’s issues lie in his psychology:
Berger also spoke about Lance Stroll’s showing at the Bahrain Grand Prix, blaming the rear end of the car for the lack of performance.
He said:
The four-time world champion will look to turn the tables around on his teammate at the next race at Imola. Considering his performances over the last two seasons, it will take a lot of mental fortitude from Vettel to dig himself out of the hole he dug himself. However, if Gerhard Berger’s analysis of the German’s mindset is correct, we may never see the vintage Sebastian Vettel in Formula 1 again.
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