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Azerbaijan GP: Sebastian Vettel Hoping to Be ‘Similarly Strong’ as Monaco in Baku

It did take some time for Sebastian Vettel to get things kicked off the right way in Aston Martin. He scored his first points in his new chapter with the Silverstone team at the Monaco GP. The German hopes to have a similar result in the upcoming race at Baku.

The four-time world champion showed signs for improvement at Monte Carlo as he qualified 7th for Sunday’s race. From there onwards, Vettel seemed to have found his old form as he crossed the line in 5th place and scoring 10 points in the process.

Hence, the German driver feels that the team should have a similar result as the next venue is also a street circuit. Can Vettel keep to his word and bring an identical result in the sixth round of the season? We shall find out.

Sebastian Vettel sees Baku as he aims to be strong in Baku

As quoted by GP fans,  Vettel said, “It’s a street circuit. Even though the nature is very different because it is very fast with one long straight line but we will see. Fifth is a very strong result for us and we will take the points. Hopefully, we can be similarly strong in Baku.”

Aston Martin driver Sebastian Vettel at the pre-race presser in Imola
Formula One F1 – Emilia Romagna Grand Prix – Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola, Italy – Aston Martin’s Sebastian Vettel in the FIA Press Conference FIA/Handout via REUTERS

The German is delighted after Monaco success

The four-time world champion with his result at Monte Carlo as he came 5th in the race. Vettel scored 10 points by doing so, his first-ever points in his new chapter with the Silverstone-based squad.

Speaking to Sky Sports, Vettel said, “I think it’s a great result for us. We can be very happy also having two cars in the points. Great decisions today on the pit wall and good pace in the car when it mattered so I think that made the difference for us today.”

The Aston Martin of Sebastian Vettel in action at Monaco
Formula One F1 – Monaco Grand Prix – Circuit de Monaco, Monte Carlo, Monaco – Aston Martin’s Sebastian Vettel in action during the race REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes

Now with some regained confidence after having a good race at Monaco. The German is optimistic of doing the same around the streets of Baku as they prepare to race in the sixth round of this year’s championship at the start of June.

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