Sebastian Vettel has admitted that he doubted his own abilities after struggling during his sixth and final season at Red Bull in 2014.
The German took four world titles between 2010 and 2013, dominating the sport. However, following the regulation changes last year, his form dropped and he was regularly beaten by team-mate Daniel Ricciardo.
Four podium finishes were scored and he ended the year fifth in the standings, 71 points behind Ricciardo. He left the team and joined Ferrari for this season and has enjoyed much more success, winning three races.
"Yes, I did – and I am not ashamed to admit it," he told the official Formula 1 website when asked if he felt any self-doubt after his disappointing 2014 campaign.
"Everybody doubts himself at one point or another. “For sure, 2014 was not a nice season. I was not performing the way I wanted to perform – and if that happens it is more honest to show your feelings and not hide behind a fake smile.
"So about the same time last year I understood that it was time to move on. And the stage I am at now proved me right. I am very happy with how things worked out.
"Sure, when I joined Ferrari there was never any guarantee in terms of results, but now it is nice to know that we’ve exceeded all kinds of expectations, including mine – maybe."
Red Bull is currently trying to find a new power unit supplier for next year and threats have been made about pulling out of F1. When questioned on whether he could have ever predicted his former team would be in that situation, he replied: "No, nobody could.
"There are a lot of rumours in the air and I have not spoken with Mr Mateschitz lately, but it is hard to believe that it could really happen.
"It would mean a huge loss. But in the end I doubt that it will happen. That’s my position – and I don’t think I stand alone on it."
This article first appeared on Richland F1.
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Four podium finishes were scored and he ended the year fifth in the standings, 71 points behind Ricciardo. He left the team and joined Ferrari for this season and has enjoyed much more success, winning three races.
"Yes, I did – and I am not ashamed to admit it," he told the official Formula 1 website when asked if he felt any self-doubt after his disappointing 2014 campaign.
"Everybody doubts himself at one point or another. “For sure, 2014 was not a nice season. I was not performing the way I wanted to perform – and if that happens it is more honest to show your feelings and not hide behind a fake smile.
"So about the same time last year I understood that it was time to move on. And the stage I am at now proved me right. I am very happy with how things worked out.
"Sure, when I joined Ferrari there was never any guarantee in terms of results, but now it is nice to know that we’ve exceeded all kinds of expectations, including mine – maybe."
Red Bull is currently trying to find a new power unit supplier for next year and threats have been made about pulling out of F1. When questioned on whether he could have ever predicted his former team would be in that situation, he replied: "No, nobody could.
"There are a lot of rumours in the air and I have not spoken with Mr Mateschitz lately, but it is hard to believe that it could really happen.
"It would mean a huge loss. But in the end I doubt that it will happen. That’s my position – and I don’t think I stand alone on it."
This article first appeared on Richland F1.
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