Will Stroll be 'a benchmark' for Vettel this season?
Lance Stroll could be "a benchmark" for quadruple world champion and teammate Sebastian Vettel in 2021.
That is the view of former driver and pundit Marc Surer, who played down Vettel's problems as the German's on-track career began at the weekend in Bahrain.
"We don't know exactly where the problem is coming from," Vettel is quoted by Der Spiegel. "We are losing a bit of time, especially me."
Surer thinks Vettel was "unlucky" with technical problems at the sole pre-season test, but he also warned him to watch out for team incumbent Stroll.
"The car has a good basic speed, just like last year," he said.
"Stroll can be a benchmark for Sebastian, especially in qualifying," Surer added. "You shouldn't forget that he (Stroll) was often faster than Perez there.
"But especially in the race, Vettel should surely be able to beat him. That was always his strength."
As for Aston Martin's place in the 2021 hierarchy, McLaren boss Andreas Seidl is quoted as saying: "I think it will be very close again between us, Aston Martin and Alpine. Like last year."
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No offence Marc , but Jesus , you havnt been a racing driver over 35yrs, i think i will take more notice of my dog , than a very very ex average f1 driver......
After looking at testing results and timing data it seems to me that we may have an F1 season without a dominant team. This could translate to winners from multiple teams over the course of the season and an F1 champion who wins only a half dozen or so races. Top 5 consistency may be the greater component of the championship this season. This does bode for a very interesting season. Hopefully the racing will be more competitive with less emphasis on tire management in close proximity to traffic enabling more wheel to wheel racing but I am not going to hold my breath in anticipation.
Dream on Stroll mediocre ar best
Vettel 4* Stroll1*
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