Ecclestone: Vettel’s success “more noteworthy” than Schumacher’s | 2011 F1 season: "Bernie Ecclestone believes Sebastian Vettel’s success in F1 is even more impressive than Michael Schumacher’s was a decade ago.
Ecclestone believes Vettel faces tougher opposition today than Schumacher did.
In an interview on the official Formula 1 website Ecclestone said: “The competition Sebastian is facing is much bigger than that confronted by Michael. That makes Seb’s wins even more noteworthy.
“I don’t see a reason why there shouldn’t be a Red Bull era just as Ferrari had theirs with Michael.”
He denied Vettel’s dominance has made the season boring, saying: “Sebastian is in a similar position as Michael.
“Sebastian is the best right now and that’s why he is dominating, and that’s what makes it so interesting for the fans, because every race weekend starts with a big question mark – who will be able to beat Vettel? That’s why fans tune in.”
2011 F1 season
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- Mercedes: Schumacher takes blame for collision
- Toro Rosso: Alguersuari bounces back
- Sauber: Perez nearly grabs a point with one-stopper
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