Speaking for the first time since media savaged his performance at the Japanese Grand Prix last week, Sebastian Vettel has acknowledged the pressure his Ferrari team are in at this stage of the season but is adamant criticism does not affect him
Italian media were raging while critics have not been scarce since Vettel's ill-judged move during that race, at Suzuka, which not only compromised his day but also almost put an end to his title ambitions.
This week Vettel told Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, "A guiding principle that always helps me is that no one is ever as good or as bad as people say. And I like to remember why I started racing: my enthusiasm and joy."
"Pressure is not really enjoyable, but it doesn't always exist where people often think they see it, from the outside. I only drive for myself and for those who help me to compete at this level."
With regards to the pressure that is on the sport's most famous team, Vettel said, "There are many myths about Ferrari and how it feels to drive the red car. In the end, I can only confirm it is no myth, it is true and this is what makes the team legendary."
With four races remaining in the championship, Vettel heads to Austin for the United States Grand Prix, needing a miracle to stop Lewis Hamilton reaching a fifth F1 world title before he does as he trails the Mercedes driver by 67 points.
How Vettel lose the championship at Circuit of the Americas next Austin on 21 October:
- If Hamilton wins and he is third or lower;
- If Hamilton is second and he is fifth or lower;
- If Hamilton is third and he is seventh or lower;
- If Hamilton is fourth and he is eighth or lower;
- If Hamilton is fifth and he is ninth or lower;
- If Hamilton is sixth and he is 10th or lower;
- However, if Hamilton is seventh or lower the fight goes on to Mexico.
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