{"id":22638,"date":"2014-07-21T07:36:04","date_gmt":"2014-07-21T11:36:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.racinginfocus.com\/?p=22638"},"modified":"2014-07-21T07:36:04","modified_gmt":"2014-07-21T11:36:04","slug":"vettel-admits-new-fuel-gave-no-boost-in-germany","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.racinginfocus.com\/rif\/formula-1\/vettel-admits-new-fuel-gave-no-boost-in-germany\/","title":{"rendered":"Vettel admits new fuel gave no boost in Germany"},"content":{"rendered":"

New fuel did not give Red Bull the boost it was hoping for in Germany, world champion Sebastian Vettel has admitted.<\/p>\n

\"Sebastian-Vettel-5\"Pre-Hockenheim, it was reported the new blend supplied by Renault’s works partner Total would deliver a 12 horse power boost.<\/p>\n

It did not materialise.<\/p>\n

“I think it’s not the last word on this,” German Vettel told Auto Motor und Sport, “as there are reasons why it did not work out.<\/p>\n

“Whether we find out in a week, it’s hard to say,” he added, referring to the forthcoming Hungarian grand prix.<\/p>\n

“For sure it was a disappointment, as we had hoped for more. The big step didn’t work out,” said Vettel, “but I hope that it is coming.”<\/p>\n

A few races ago, reigning world champion Red Bull looked to have established itself as the first force behind Mercedes.<\/p>\n

But Vettel says Williams is now holding that position.<\/p>\n

“Absolutely. Their pace in qualifying is outstanding,” he said. “But I think we can still catch up. But since Austria they have been right at the front.”<\/p>\n

Until now, Red Bull has pointed the finger at engine supplier Renault for its lack of pace. But Vettel now suggests Milton-Keynes has some more work to do.<\/p>\n

“We have simply lacked grip,” he said. “We slide too much. The others are doing better.”<\/p>\n

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