Vettel responds to Red Bull: 'There's always similarities between the cars'

"It is still difficult to compare at the moment because the conditions are not completely transparent. But it's definitely not a step back. Vettel told the German branch of Sky after the first day in Barcelona about the steps the team has taken. "I think we can be quite satisfied for the first day."

Aston Martin was able to rack up a lot of mileage with the two cars, so it has the necessary data that can now be analyzed. "It was a good day for us because the car is practically new, and with so many new parts it was important to get a lot of laps." The Heppenheimer finished in a neat eighth place in the second free practice session.

When confronted with Red Bull's criticism, Vettel replied, "There are always similarities between the cars. From the very beginning, the possibility of switching to a different concept was kept open." The riot will undoubtedly have a tail end, despite the fact that the FIA has approved Aston Martin's car for this weekend.