Polish driver Robert Kubica feels Formula 1 should be happy that Sebastian Vettel is staying in the sport next season.
During Ferrari’s 1000th Grand Prix weekend Sebastian Vettel put a stop to speculation over his F1 career beyond current season. The German announced that 2020 won’t be his final season in Formula 1 and he will be joining forces with rebranded Aston Martin for 2021 season and beyond.
When asked about Vettel’s new contract and current struggles with Ferrari, Kubica told Speedweek.com:
“Vettel has not had an easy season and of course you can quickly make a negative judgment if you just look at the results.But he’s still a great driver and moving to a different team can give you a boost and bring back enthusiasm and fun.”
“Driving at Ferrari is never easy.It won’t be with Aston Martin either, but when with a new team there are new challenges and opportunities.Formula 1 should be happy to have him on the grid.”
Kubica who left Formula 1 at the end of last season after a one-year comeback stint with Williams, concedes Formula 1 can be harsh.
“That’s Formula 1, It can be very nice there, but people quickly forget who you are and what you have achieved and what you can do.A lot of people tend to judge you after the last race. This is the easiest, but not the best way.”
“The whole package is important for the results, sometimes you have it, sometimes you don’t.At Red Bull Racing, Vettel was in the right place at the right time. At Ferrari he fought for the title, but didn’t get it.
“But that shows that you have to be in the right place at the right time. As a driver, you have to know what you can do. You have to have your feet on the ground, be realistic and keep improving.”
