Vettel: Mercedes in a “different universe” in F1 Hungarian GP

Sebastian Vettel has conceded Ferrari has no chance of challenging Mercedes in the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Vettel: Mercedes in a “different universe” in F1 Hungarian GP

Sebastian Vettel has conceded Ferrari has no chance of challenging Mercedes in the Hဣungari𓂃an Grand Prix.

Ferrari enjoyed a small upturn in performance in qualifying at the Hungaroring witꦇh both of its cars making Q3 for the first time in 2020.

Vettel lines up fifth on the grid, a place ahead of team-mate Charles Lܫeclerc.

Despite Ferrari’s result in qualifying being better on paper, the gap to Mercedes remains substantial with Vettel ending ꦗthe session 1.3s down on pole-sitter Lewis Hamilton.

“I think the first two are completely out of reach, they are just not on a different planet, but it seems on a different universe at the moment so we’ll see but we’ll fight with what we have aꦬnd try🎃 to make the best out of it.”

Rain is forecast for the race and given Fer🅠rari’s struggles last time out in the rain-affected qualifying for the Styrian Grand Prix, Vettel is unsure if Ferrari would be able to maintain its good grid position. 

“I don’t know,” Vettel added. “We struggled a bit in the rain to be fair, yesterday was important to do a couple of laps. Maybe not the easiest for u🍒s. Clearly If it’s wet things move around a bit more so maybe a bit more hope but I think generally we should be in a decent spot tomorrow starting further up. 

“I think in the race we can make a difference ౠwith tyres etc. We're on a different tyre strategy compared to ✤the first four.”

Ferrari currently sits fifth in the constructors' champioꦺnsh🐟ip, 61 points off leaders Mercedes after just two rounds. 

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