Formula One news

Vettel refuses to give up on title

Sebastian Vettel's single point was an unexpected reward for a difficult Grand Prix in Italy as the German benefitted from Lewis Hamilton's shunt at the end of the race. Having qualified eighth, the Red Bull driver eventually finished in the same position at Monza.

A dramatic start saw Vettel keep out of trouble although holding off Giancarlo Fisichella's Ferrari for ninth place proved to have been crucial when the position suddenly became eighth.

"I think we had a good start and a good first lap but then I was struggling to stay with the cars in front," Vettel said. "The biggest issue today was the first five to ten laps, when I was struggling with low grip - I was sliding a lot and lost a lot of time.

"Overall, we didn't have the speed and perhaps this wasn't the best track for our car. For the next race, we will put more downforce in again and maybe we'll be better, we will see. The championship isn't over - our target is to do our best; we're here to win races and the championship, so we have to focus on that - all the rest is out of our hands."

more news

• 28 Nov.
  • Lola ready to enter Formula 1
  • Raikkonen close to Citroen WRC deal
  • Tung looking for 'useful' test
• 27 Nov.
  • Montreal seals Formula One contract
  • GPUpdate TV: Domenicali - high hopes for 2010
  • Jerez test: The cast
  • Wurz plays down USF1 link
  • Renault to test Baguette, Tung and Di Grassi
  • Alonso makes second visit to Ferrari
  • Force India confirms Sutil and Liuzzi
  • All new teams now FOTA members
  • Sauber buys team back from BMW
  • De la Rosa pushing for race drive
  • Ecclestone: I won't buy Donington
  • Haug becomes part of F1 in Schools
  • Volkswagen to provide F1 engines?
• 26 Nov.
  • Alguersuari: 2010 contract is signed
  • Conway and Ericsson to test for Mercedes
  • 4 driver options left for Lotus
  • 'F1 in need of Schumacher return' - Verstappen
• 25 Nov.
  • 'Fantastic opportunity' - Di Resta on Force India test
  • Recap: N.Technology court bid fails
  • BMW testers excited about Jerez
  • Brawn disappointed with Button drives, ponders Lauda
  • Piquet to drive in Massa kart race
  • Brawn aero chief wins award
  • Gillett disappointed with government position
  • Mercedes hopes to confirm line-up by Christmas
• 24 Nov.
  • Briatore verdict expected in January
  • Donington still hopeful over F1 race
  • Montreal race confirmation imminent
  • Massa names drivers for karting event
  • Campos car passes FIA safety tests
  • Strong test could seal drive, says Mallya
  • Force India to test di Resta and Hildebrand
  • Courts to hear Briatore case
  • Silverstone GP deal forthcoming
• 23 Nov.
  • GPUpdate TV: Sam Michael - building on 2009
  • Theissen waiting on entry decision
  • Mercedes delighted with Rosberg confirmation

Homepage