Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel is adamant that he is still in the running for the Formula 1 world championship title, despite being 42 points behind leader Lewis Hamilton.
The German took his second victory of the season at last weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix whilst his closest rivals faltered in the searing heat of the Hungaroring.
Ferrari has enjoyed a welcome return to form this season after a difficult 2014, taking two victories before the summer break in Malaysia and Hungary.
Vettel has also been a podium regular this season, finishing in the top three seven times out of a possible ten, on his way to third place in the drivers’ standings.
When suggested to Vettel it is now ‘game on’ in the title race when the season resumes in Belgium later this month, he replied: “It has always been.
“We know we have to remain realistic, that there is still a lot of work to do and a lot of catching up to do.
“You never know. I’m sure we will try absolutely everything, and try to make the impossible possible.
“The best way of doing that is to remain calm, to try to do your best, and then we will see where the journey takes us.
“I’m sure it’s well appreciated by all the team to have a bit of a break now, and to recap on a very strong start.”
