Sebastian Vettel Upset With His Aston Martin Debut

Sebastian Vettel with his ride (Source: Antara)

JAKARTA - Sebastian Vettel is angry and upset after the poor results of qualifying for the Formula 1 opening series in Bahrain, Saturday, March 27. The race was Vettel's debut as an Aston Martin racer.

The four-time world champion, who left Ferrari to join Astron Martin, a team that last season was called Racing Point. Vettel failed to survive Q1 and will start from P18.

"The reality is like that," said Vettel after qualifying as quoted by AFP, Sunday, March 28.

"We'll see what we can do tomorrow, but I'm still learning. If I panic, will that help?"

"Of course, I am upset and angry because it is not our fault, in this case, failing to qualify, but we have to accept it and do what we can in the race."

Vettel's last-minute effort in Q1 was blocked by two yellow flags, following an incident involving the car of Haas Nikita Mazepin and Ferrari's Carlos Sainz.

"Of course, there is potential for us to go a lot faster, but I had a problem with the yellow flag on my lap so it was impossible to come back," said Vettel.

However, the team remains optimistic after finding Lance Stroll claiming the P10 for Aston Martin.

The team is also trying to restore the glory of the British sports car brand in Formula 1 since it last participated in the jet landrace in 1960.

Vettel on Thursday revealed he had dubbed his car "Honey Rider" inspired by the 'James Bond girl' played by Ursula Andress in Dr. No.