2021 Abu Dhabi GP: Post-Qualifying reactions from Sebastian Vettel and Lance Stroll

Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One Team failed to make Q3 in the final qualifying session of the incredible 2021 season. A double Q2 appearance in qualifying for the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is the max the team could do. Drivers Lance Stroll and Sebastian Vettel will start the 2021 finale from 13th and 15th on the grid at the Yas Marina Circuit.

Sebastian Vettel was under investigation for blocking Pierre Gasly during qualifying and he was summoned to stewards for the same. But hopefully he will not face any further punishment.

Sebastian Vettel (P15)

“It was not our day – mainly because of problems with traffic. I was held up [by Esteban Ocon] in Q1, but just made it through to Q2 where there were even more problems.

“All the drivers were backing up at the end of the lap and we saw some drivers jumping the queues.

“I had to come to a standstill and, as a result, I lost too much tyre temperature, which ruined my final quick lap. I should have been more selfish because other drivers do not respect the agreement to stay in order before they start their lap.

“We all end up at the same place because we try to maximise the sessions [with the same timings] but then you have the same drivers who always jump the queue.

“So we start from P15 and hopefully we can overtake a lot of cars tomorrow. Our race pace should be competitive so let us see what we can do.”

Lance Stroll (P13)

“I think P13 was around the maximum we could have achieved today. We made some changes to the set-up of the car today and I am happier with the balance, which is positive for tomorrow.

“We will have a free choice of tyres for the start of the race and plenty of options with strategy, so there are opportunities to move forward in the race.

“We should be fighting to score points. That would be a nice way to mark my 100th race in Formula One.”