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Formula One: I hope to race in Pakistan one day, says Vettel
ABU DHABI:
With sports fans in Pakistan experiencing dearth of international action, Formula Ones youngest double world champion Sebastian Vettel has showered them with hopes of seeing him in action in the future.
Vettel, who, at the Yas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi, equalled Nigel Mansells record of 14 pole position in a single season, has won 11 races this year including the inaugural Indian Grand Prix that marked the arrival of Formula One in the subcontinent.
With a huge following in the country of the sport and the driver the security situation and the infrastructure will hinder any possibilities of the sport coming to Pakistan but Vettels willingness may give authorities a push to get things moving.
It is great to know that there are so many fans around the globe watching us race, especially if they dont get a chance to see us live in action and on the track, Vettel told The Express Tribune in Abu Dhabi.
I hope that, one day in the future, there will be an opportunity for us to bring the sport closer to them. This will allow us to help them experience what it is all about.
Vettels retirement in Abu Dhabi, his first since last years Korean Grand Prix over a year ago, ended his run as the only driver to finish every race in 2011.
The right rear puncture allowed on the opening lap allowed Briton Lewis Hamilton to take the lead, one that he maintained until the chequered flag to win one of his best races. Vettels unassailable lead in the championship, however, allowed him a smile despite such an early exit after a stunning qualifying lap that threatened another podium finish.
Massa issued warning
Meanwhile, Ferrari President Luca di Montezemolo has issued a warning to Brazilian driver Felipe Massa to improve in the next season.
Massa has failed to finish higher than fifth this season and has seen his teammate Fernando Alonso win at Silverstone and sit third in the drivers rankings, just 10 behind former world champion Jenson Button.
Alonsos 245 points are more than double Massas 108 and has led to speculation over the Brazilians future.
Lets hope 2012 goes well, Montezemolo told La Gazzetta dello Sport. I have great confidence in our drivers and there seems to have been a clarification as regards the regulations.
Im sure well have a more competitive car. We have a contract with Fernando until 2016 and hes the best driver in the world.
Montezemolo was not satisfied with the teams performance in the season, terming its reluctance to take enough risks during the winter the biggest reason behind its downfall.
Id give the team a five on ten which Ill raise to six considering the effort and the victory at Silverstone exactly 60 years after Ferraris first win in F1. But the season started badly, we didnt interpret the regulations well and we didnt take risks in the technology of our project".
Formula One: I hope to race in Pakistan one day, says Vettel The Express Tribune
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Pakistani Ahmad Yastoor Mirza wins the BMW Formula Race
Madrid: Pakistani Yastoor Mirza won the BMW formula race in Madrid and stood the winner. Different drivers from all around the world take part in this formula race. Pakistani Yastoor Mirza showed great performance and won the race. Ahmad Yastoor Mirza has been taking part in differ racing events since five years. After winning the race Yastoor Mirza was very delighted. He belongs to Islamabad and will return on 25th June. Pakistani people have really got the individual talent but they need support from Government. We should encourage our national heroes who are proud of our country.
Info Article World: Pakistani Ahmad Yastoor Mirza wins the BMW Formula Race
(no offense intended for mirzas)
