Vettel is excited about the race in Azerbaijan.Walk, not so much

German Sebastian Vettel Excited about the race AzerbaijanLast year he won the first podium on the team Aston MartinHis teammate Canadian Lance Stroll He is not so confident in his potential.

Although it is an urban circuit, Baku There are plenty of overtaking opportunities, averaging 40 per race excluding the opening lap and about 66% using DRS, but despite the fast pit time of just 21 seconds on the track, strategy is important in Baku. is. With intense braking at various points on the track, Pirelli provides a softer compound.

So far, safety cars have been used in 4 of the 5 races held in Baku. In both 2017 and 2021, the race was red flagged and strategic variations were created.

For Sebastian Vettel is “great to return to Baku”. “It’s been a year since we got our first podium with Aston Martin on this circuit. It’s a special race for me And while it would be interesting to see how the new car adapts to the circuit, especially with a combination of fast and slow speeds on straights and tight corners, I’m ready to return to Azerbaijan. “

His teammate Lance StrollThe team’s press release points out:Last year was a difficult race for meDespite the overall success of the team, I am ready to work on this circuit again. The combination of long straights and tight corners requires a proper setup commitment. It will be interesting to see how the new rules work. ”