Returning Vettel jokes: 'Feels like arriving late to school'

The Formula 1 drivers are getting ready for the third race weekend, but for Sebastian Vettel it is different. The German had to miss the first two Grands Prix due to an infection by the coronavirus. However, he will be back in Australia.

Vettel decided to leave Ferrari in late 2020 and signed a contract with Aston Martin. At the racing stable, he hoped to raise the level, but only partially succeeded. With the new regulations, Vettel wanted to change that this season, only he faced several disappointments.

Vettel had to be patient

Not only did the car not turn out to be good enough to finish in the top ten in Bahrain or Saudi Arabia, Vettel also had to deal with corona. It resulted in Nico Hulkenberg having to take over his duties twice and Vettel only starting his season this coming weekend.

"After testing positive and missing the first two races, it feels a bit like arriving late to school, so I’m really keen to get going again," Vettel revealed to Formula1.com. "For me, after nearly a month out of the car, it will be important to learn throughout the practice sessions, and I hope we can take some steps forward in what is usually an exciting and unpredictable race."