Ecclestone: “Ferrari has always been a somewhat transparent team”

Vettel's teammate Charles Leclerc is a "huge talent", but "Sebastian Vettel was too, he still is. And he has more experience. So actually he should be in front. But since he isn't, there must be other reasons," said Ecclestone, who celebrated his 90th birthday on Wednesday, in an interview with sport1.de . “Ferrari has always been a somewhat transparent team where internal politics always played a major role. Actually, it was only during the time of Michael Schumacher (1996 to 2006; editor) that everyone there always pulled together,” added the Brit. “He will give the answer to the doubters next year” Bernie Ecclestone on Sebastian Vettel Ecclestone is convinced that from 2021 we will see a changed Vettel at Aston Martin (previously Racing Point): “He will then give the answer to the doubters who no longer believe in his abilities this year.” For the busy Brit, who steered the fortunes of Formula 1 for a good 2017 years until his dismissal in 40, the 33-year-old Vettel is one of the best drivers in premier class history. “It wasn't that long ago that he was seen at the top of the all-time best list,” said Ecclestone, “unfortunately now hardly anyone speaks positively of him. In Formula 1, a driver is still dependent on his car. And his Ferrari doesn’t seem to suit him well at the moment.” Ecclestone on Vettel change: “I really put pressure on” Ecclestone, who speaks to the German “often” on the phone, claims to have given Vettel’s upcoming move to Aston Martin a decisive boost. “I really put pressure on team owner Lawrence Stroll to take Sebastian,” said “Mister E.” He told the Canadian billionaire “how good Sebastian still is and that in the end it will be a win-win situation for everyone if the deal goes through. I think my arguments convinced him.”

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Ecclestone: “Ferrari has always been a somewhat transparent team”

Long-time Formula 1 promoter Bernie Ecclestone has fired up again and accused Ferrari of discriminating against outgoing former world champion Sebastian Vettel.

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