The four-time world champion has always given all his F1 cars a woman’s name. With his arrival at Aston Martin and given the close link of the brand with the film saga of James Bond, Vettel has opted to continue in that line.
In statements to Sky F1, the German released the chosen name: “Honey Ryder … the first of many. A new story, so we thought it was good.”
Honey Ryder It was the Bond girl played by the Swiss actress Ursula Andress in the 1962 film ‘Dr. Do not’.
Her image in the film emerging from the sea wearing a white bikini and holding two large seashells is considered one of the most famous moments in all of James Bond’s filmography.
Vettel said that ‘Dr. It’s not still your favorite James Bond movie and that Sean Connery He was the actor who most liked of those who have played the British agent.
“Favorite movie? Favorite Bond? I think Sean Connery and, to be honest, Pierce Brosnan. It was my youth. But yes, Sean Connery I think he has a great style. And what movie? I quite like the first one. That’s where it started. , obviously that’s why Honey Ryder. “
Vettel faces this first grand prix weekend with Aston Martin in Bahrain after a difficult preseason, which was particularly marked by reliability problems.
Despite arriving at the start of the season with a changed foot, Vettel says he is not worried about the situation and believes that the team can make a lot of progress in training.
“I don’t think anyone is really prepared for what’s coming,” he says. “There are many races and we have not had a lot of tests, but it is what it is.”
“I’m sure we should be in a reasonable position. So hopefully we can take advantage of the track time we have, and catch up right away to prepare for qualifying and then for the race.”
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