F1 news: Sebastian Vettel shoots down question over world championship record
SEBASTIAN VETTEL has revealed what it would mean to draw level with F1 legend Juan Manuel Fangio’s record.
Fangio sits second on the all-time list of most Drivers’ Championships won with five to his name.
Vettel, a four-time world champion, finished runner-up to Lewis Hamilton who is widely expected to retain his title this year.
Ferrari have been working hard in pre-season making the necessary amendments to mount a significant title challenge to Mercedes.
Vettel dominated F1 between 2010 and 2013 during his days at Red Bull.
Vettel and Hamilton are in the same boat as they both trail Fangio by one.
Every era has its own challenges and they were different back then. It’s not on my mind now
And when asked at a press conference ahead of the new season what it would mean to equal Fangio, Vettel said: “I think it’s similar to the answer Lewis [Hamilton] gave earlier.
“I have had more time to think about it.
“I’m not setting this out or planning or looking forward to what could possibly happen.
“Certainly if it does happen, it would mean a lot and then you start to realise it.
“Now I don’t start to think of what if?
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“I have a lot on my plate now and I’m happy to look forward to what is right in front of me.
“It’s less than 12 months, but it’s a long way away and we know what is required to fight for the Championship and win it.
“Nowadays the times are different compared to when Fangio achieved it.
“Every era has its own challenges and they were different back then.
“It’s not on my mind now.”