Vettel praises Suzuka circuit ahead of returning to Japan

Sebastian Vettel was forced to retire at the Russian Grand Prix after ignoring team orders but this is something which he wants to move on from ahead of racing returning at Japan next weekend. The German is currently 21 points behind his teammate Charles Leclerc and sits fifth in the Championship.

 Ferrari have been much improved in recent weeks and this should come as positive for Vettel as the season draws towards a close with just five races remaining.

 " I like it, I think it's a great circuit. It's one of those old school tracks, " Vettel said.

 "They haven't modified it much since its origin ... although maybe I'm wrong. 

 "Maybe they ran on a track completely - in the past - Anyway, since I know the track, it has hardly changed. 

 Vettel is an incredibly experienced driver now and has driven to Japan on several occasions and he's looking forward to going back to Suzuka.

 "It's a very fast track with many fast corners. I think the sector one is the best part.

  "It's a crazy place and there's a lot of support for Formula 1, a lot of passion. We go there only once a year.

  There are many things that they make it very special and I've always liked it."