2018 will feature less emotional Vettel: Ferrari chairman

Maranello (Italy) Dec 20 (IANS) Ferrari chairman Sergio Marchionne on Wednesday claimed that the 2018 Formula One season will feature a calm and composed Sebastian Vettel.

The 30-year-old German finished behind Mercedes-Amg driver Lewis Hamilton in the 2017 F1 driver standings.

"Sebastian Vettel is a guy who studies a lot studies himself and is committed " the 65-year-old was quoted as saying by Sky Sports.

"Therefore I think that we will see less of his emotional side. I think he has learned enough.

"Plus there were plenty of opportunities for him to get annoyed as he s had a couple of rather difficult seasons this year and the previous one " Marchionne added.

The Ferrari chief also claimed Vettel was given a great car in the 2017 season but he could not make the most of it.

"I think we gave them a great car in 2017 and so from now on it s down to him " Marchionne said.

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