Sebastian Vettel is still confident he can fulfil his dream of winning a Formula 1 drivers’ title with Ferrari.
Vettel has failed to win an F1 grand prix in two of the last three years but the four-time champion is still hopeful of achieving his dream.
Ferrari ended 2016 as the third best team behind runaway leaders Mercedes and the resurgent Red Bull, Vettel believes the 2017 regulations means it is impossible to predict where the Italian giants will be this coming season.
“I continue to pursue my dream of becoming world champion with Ferrari and I still believe it,” the German told SpeedWeek.
“[Whether it arrives in 2017] is always the question, to which no one has the answer.
“This year, we have very different regulations, especially with completely different aerodynamics and wider tyres. That means higher cornering speeds, lower lap times and a greater load on each driver.”
The German is confident Ferrari is back on the right track to challenge for titles despite the negative outside perception of the team.
“When I look back at the 2016 season, I am firmly convinced that Ferrari and I are on the right track,” he added.
“The team is now much more advanced for the start of the new season than many people believe. That is why I am convinced that we will achieve the goals that we want to set for ourselves.”
