Recurrent reliability issues are tarnishing the previously idyllic picture for Ferrari. With a thunderous start to the championship, Sebastian Vettel managed to cast doubt on Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton, positioning himself as the championship favorite.<\/p>\n
But since the Belgian Grand Prix and Hamilton’s regained leadership, Vettel and his red armada are in trouble and seem to be falling back into old habits. Despite everything, if fate intervenes, the German world champion wants to remain optimistic, just a little longer: \u00ab We still have our chances. Of course, not everything is in our hands as we would like. However, the team is on the right track, and we are improving race by race. We are beyond what people think. So there is something positive. \u00bb<\/p>\n
The German prefers to blame bad luck for a chance to bounce back in the upcoming races and get closer to Hamilton in the championship: \u00ab Of course, these reliability issues in the last two races are really damaging, but you know, it happens sometimes. Of course, it affects us and we’re all disappointed. Now, we need to come back, take a little rest, and be fully prepared for the last four races. We’ll see how it goes. \u00bb Vettel states in an optimistic speech aimed at motivating his team.<\/p>\n
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