After finishing second in Baku for the European Grand Prix, Sebastian Vettel has praised his team for a ‘great recovery’ after a lacklustre qualifying.
Ferrari began the European Grand Prix weekend on the back foot with both Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen struggling in Friday practice. The German managed to qualify third and finished one place higher, overtaking Red Bull’s Daniel Ricciardo in the first stint of the race.
Today was Vettel’s fifth podium finish of the season and remains in third in the standings.
“It was a great job for us today,” said Vettel.
“Already by the end of yesterday the car was coming alive.
“We were struggling a bit on Friday, but to see where we are now, it’s a great recovery. It’s our second, second place in a row.
“We’re two times in a row on the podium now after Canada, which is great, scoring some good points. I think the pace is there, the car is good and we’re coming along.”
