Vettel: “Disappointed. Maybe if Massa had stopped earlier..."

Burn the fourth place obtained by Sebastian Vettel in Monte Carlo. Never really fighting with the big names at the front, the Ferrari driver also found himself stuck behind Massa.

“When we were around lap twenty I tried to pass the Williams but I made a mistake. I went wide to the pool and lost further time. At that point the leading group was already far away” – admitted the German at the end of the race.

“I knew I was on a track that wasn't conducive to overtaking but it was right to try and that's what I tried to do even when I no longer had the FW38 in front of me – he continued in the analysis – Unfortunately it went badly even though in some phases I was faster of Perez, who reached the podium. I am therefore disappointed. If Felipe had stopped earlier for the break maybe I would have had a chance. In any case, I don't want to make excuses. As far as the strategy and the choice to mount the soft tires are concerned, I think it was the right one. He certainly helped me keep Rosberg's Mercedes behind, so applause to the wall. But now it's time to look ahead and take further steps forward."

Finally, when asked about the FIA's decision to start the race under the safety car, the four-time world champion said: “It was a good thing. With the splashes of water you couldn't see anything, furthermore the bottom was slippery...".

Chiara Rainis