Seb on the sidelines
SEBASTIAN VETTEL felt “upset and angry” after he was the surprise casualty from Q1 in the first race of the season in Bahrain.
There have been some question marks over Aston Martin’s speed – but nobody expected to see four-time world champion Vettel qualify in 18th.
Nikita Mazepin’s spin at the first corner as some drivers were starting their flying laps caused havoc and Vettel was caught up by the yellow flag.
Vettel said: “For sure I’m upset and angry that it wasn’t our fault in a way to not make it through, but we have to take it and do what we can to prepare for tomorrow.”
McLaren enjoyed much stronger qualifying with Lando Norris and Daniel Ricciardo starting the race in seventh and sixth.
Ferrari also impressed with Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz fourth and eighth respectively.