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F1: Sebastian Vettel in Senna's league, Schumacher not

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Khatir Soltani
From GMM

According to the highly talented engineer, Giorgio Ascanelli, Sebastian Vettel is in Ayrton Senna's league, but Michael Schumacher is not.

This is a sensational claim from Giorgio Ascanelli, who worked closely not only with Sebastian Vettel at Toro Rosso, but also with the great Ayrton Senna at McLaren.

"I am very lucky. Twice in my life I have experienced perfection; once with Senna, again with Vettel," the Italian told Sport Bild.

But Giorgio Ascanelli also worked with Michael Schumacher, the most successful F1 driver of all time, at Ferrari.

"In one respect Michael was different because he had to work harder for his success than did Senna and Vettel. With those two it was something else," he insisted.

Added Gerhard Berger: "Before the season began I thought Alonso was the best driver, but maybe now it's Sebastian."

Photo: WRi2


Khatir Soltani
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