"We still have a lot to learn about the car in terms of setup,” Vettel … Mar.29 - Aston Martin's 2021 car is "not that good", according to rival AlphaTauri's team boss Franz Tost. Aston Martin had a rough 2020 as sales cratered alongside the launch of the brand’s first SUV, the DBX.However, 2021 could be brighter for the brand as the company begins the new Formula One season with veteran driver Sebastian Vettel joining the team. Vettel's Aston Martin start was hampered by issues in pre-season testing, which restricted his mileage and opportunities to adjust to the AMR21. The Aston Martin driver completed just 117 laps over the three days in Bahrain, the lowest number of the F1 2021 field. "I don't feel at home in the car. The German was on the backfoot after receiving a … But despite that, Vettel’s new boss Otmar Szafnauer was confident it would all come good eventually for the four-time champion this season. It’s been something of a nightmare start to Sebastian Vettel’s Aston Martin career, with the German recording the fewest laps of any race driver at pre-season testing – while his first race weekend in Bahrain was blighted by a number of errors. Sebastian Vettel has reportedly taken quite a substantial pay cut to extend his Formula 1 career with Aston Martin in 2021 and beyond.. Former world champion Sebastian Vettel has been told “nobody cares” after an ugly flop with his new team Aston Martin. Tyson Otto tottodtsport news.com.au April 6, 2021 10:05pm Sebastian Vettel: Green-fingered Aston Martin driver causes a buzz with ambassador role The German racer has joined a new initiative involving bees. Sebastian Vettel to Aston Martin: Assessing the big F1 2021 move Analysing all the key talking points as Sebastian Vettel's move from Ferrari to Aston Martin … Sebastian Vettel joining the former Racing Point outfit after being ousted by Ferrari had been billed as a return to a happy environment for the beleaguered quadruple world champion to thrive in.. And the ex-F1 driver reckons Vettel has to knuckle down after a miserable season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix. Former Formula One driver Ralf Schumacher says Sebastian Vettel must stop 'whining' after a poor debut race with new team Aston Martin. News. However, in terms of victories, Vettel is the third most successful in the sport's history, behind only Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton, But Vettel struggled massively in Bahrain. Sebastian Vettel will join Aston Martin from 2021. Aston Martin: Vettel can help bring out the best in Stroll; Aston Martin set for February F1 livery and car launch; A development freeze and token system was introduced last year by the FIA in order to help cut costs and help bridge the gap to the all-new car that was supported to first come in 2021 but has now been delayed until 2022. SEBASTIAN VETTEL was told to stop 'whining' about his Aston Martin car by Ralf Schumacher.