• Australian Grand Prix

Vettel says mechanical problems 'break my balls'

ESPNF1 Staff
March 28, 2010 « Driver and team reaction | »
Sebastain Vettel reflects on another day of disappointment © Sutton Images
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A frustrated Sebastian Vettel said brake failure cost him victory in the Australian Grand Prix.

Vettel was leading when he reported vibrations in his car shortly before front brake failure sent him into the gravel at turn 13.

"I felt that something was wrong one lap earlier than I went off," he said "I had some sparks coming up from the front left wheel; we didn't know what it was and so wanted to pit. Then, a couple of corners before, I had huge vibrations building up and as soon as I touched the brakes, I had some sort of failure going in to Turn 13 and ended up in the gravel. There was nothing I could have done, I lost the car and that was it.

"It's a shame as I think we had the race in total control at every stage, even though the conditions were difficult. It breaks my balls. We are all pushing and trying to do our best. It's nobody's fault, but we need to get on top of it and make sure that we see the chequered flag in Malaysia."

Red Bull boss Christian Horner was equally frustrated. "Ninth place after starting the race with two cars at the front of the grid is massively disappointing."

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