This is how Vettel reacts to the dramatic morning for Aston Martin

For Sebastian Vettel it is a Saturday to forget. The German only drove ten laps at the Bahrain International Circuit due to problems with the Mercedes gearbox. At the press conference, the newcomer at Aston Martin looks back on his first two sessions of the winter tests.

"We would have liked more data and mileage, but that's just the way it is. It's a long year and this is just the starting point", Vettel told Formule1.nl. Vettel then states that he still has to get used to the AMR21 because the car's characteristics are quite different from the Ferrari-bodies of the past years.

Vettel grumbles but remains optimistic

It's not just one thing. "It's all little things I have to get used to. This morning I would have liked to drive more - as everyone always wants - but hopefully this afternoon and tomorrow it will go well and we can make up ground." In the afternoon session, Lance Stroll will take over the wheel from the four-time world champion.

Vettel will only be in action for half a day on Sunday. After that he is expected to be ready. "You do need more than a day and a half to get back into your rhythm. But we have a long year ahead of us and I'm sure the more we drive the better it will be," he continued, not commenting on the shortened winter tests this year.