At Ferrari: Wehrlein should become Vettel's colleague

According to consistent media reports, in addition to his cockpit in Formula E, the German will take on the role of simulator pilot at Scuderia for the new season. This is a “very important” job in the development of the car, as Vettel always emphasizes. Following the departures of Antonio Giovinazzi (Sauber) and Daniil Kwjat (Toro Rosso), the position of simulator driver at Ferrari is vacant.

“I am sure that we will find someone who will get involved quickly so that we can be strong in this area in 2019,” Vettel said at the last race of the preseason in Abu Dhabi. The Ferrari star gets on well with Wehrlein, who drove for Manor and Sauber in Formula 2016 in 2017 and 1. This weekend he makes his debut in Formula E for Mahindra.

“Sebastian was always by my side” pascal wehrlein In 2018, Wehrlein, a long-time Mercedes junior, no longer found a cockpit in Formula 1. At the new year, the youngest DTM champion in history and the Silver Arrows team parted ways. This season he is keeping his fingers crossed for his friend Vettel in red.

“It's no secret that we get along very well. “Sebastian is someone who remained down to earth despite his huge successes,” said Wehrlein Sports picture : “When I came to Formula 2016 in 1, we got along extremely well straight away. That helped me alot. Right after my accident at the Race of Champions 2017 in Miami, he was always by my side. He and Ferrari more than deserve the title.”

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At Ferrari: Wehrlein should become Vettel's colleague

Racing driver Pascal Wehrlein (24) could become Sebastian Vettel's (1) new colleague at the Ferrari Formula 31 racing team.

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