Aston Martin surprised at how much knowledge Vettel has

Next year we are going to see Sebastian Vettel in the car of Aston Martin. Of course, that means getting used to the car, the team and the new environment. Something the German is already working on and the first impressions are positive.

"Vettel is everything we expected him to be. He's a true professional. A four-time world champion and you can see why. He works very hard. He asks questions and has a huge amount of knowledge," said team boss Otmar Szafnauer according to sport1.de.

That Vettel is a technically savvy driver was already apparent when he worked with Adrian Newey to tune his car to his driving style. Meanwhile, his car is as good as finished. And according to sport1.de the first experiences in the simulator seem positive. He also advises the team with his technical knowledge.

Having fun is the key

According to Szafnauer, Vettel needs to have fun to get back to his old Formula 1 level. “He wants to have fun in Formula 1 and fun for him means being competitive and feeling good," Szafnauer said. "Then he can also drive at the level he is capable of”, Szafnauer said.

Vettel himself would also see the potential at Aston Martin, according to sport1.de. “Vettel also feels comfortable at Aston Martin and is convinced of the team's potential after his first factory visit."