Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel ended the first day of play for the British Grand Prix in fourth place overall.
During his installation lap in the opening ninety minute session, the German's car was fitted with a new head protection system being evaluated by the FIA, known as a Shield.
“I tried the Shield cockpit protection,” Seb said. “The vision is not very good and I think it's because of the curvature that creates a bit of distortion. We had a run plan but I didn't like it too much. I couldn't see much, but at the end it was fun to drive”.
A new engine had also been fitted to the SF70H after the morning session and different fuel levels were tested during both sessions.
“Today for us it was a bit mixed of ups and downs. This morning we had difficulties with the balance to start with, but overall I think we improved the car at the end of the session,” Vettel continued. “On Friday you don't seek much the performance and this new engine has a lot of miles to do, so we try to save it. It's working well and we didn't have problems.”
“But we still have to do more and to improve. We have a lot of things to look at. Mercedes looks quick but it's not a surprise. The track today was too slippery and tricky, but I think we can get better tomorrow”.
