Sebastian Vettel believes further improvements a necessity for Suzuka

Sebastian Vettel has stressed how further improvements need to be made within Red Bull in preparation for the next round of the World Championship at Suzuka in Japan, even though the Milton Keynes-based outfit won the Singapore Grand Prix. The reigning World Champion also sees Sauber as a threat, unlike the Singapore Grand Prix weekend.

After Sebastian Vettel stormed to his second consecutive Singapore Grand Prix victory, the reigning World Champion was already looking ahead to the Japanese Grand Prix in several weeks time. Once again the nature of the next circuit differs greatly to the previous one, with the sweeping Suzuka circuit a stark contrast to the tight and twisty confines of the Marina Bay street circuit.

“I think we have to improve.” Explained Sebastian Vettel after the race, when asked what his expectations are for the Japanese Grand Prix. “I think there is still a little bit that we need to gain. I think that at the moment McLaren is the fastest car and the Ferrari is a little bit of an all rounder. Reliability will be important but it’s a fun track so I’m looking forward to it. The Sauber will be quick, unlike this weekend and we will go from there.”

The Japanese Grand Prix is a race which Sebastian Vettel has won twice throughout his colorful Formula 1 career, in 2009 and 2010. The German has qualified on pole at Suzuka for the last three years, and will be striving to replicate such success when he returns to the track in several weeks time.

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