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Vettel: Overtaking won't be easy

Saturday 23rd August 2008

Despite some predicting a few good overtaking places at the new Valencia circuit, Seb Vettel reckons it's going to be difficult to pass during Sunday's grand prix.

The Valencia circuit makes it's F1 debut this season and in typical street circuit design has already proven to be too narrow in some places to overtake despite the numerous heavy braking zones.

"I was following some cars in practice and I think there is a possibility to overtake, but it will be difficult. The track layout does not make things easy - it is still very hard," said Vettel.

However, the Toro Rosso driver does believe there are at least two places on the track where there is a small chance of overtaking.

"After the long straight following Turn 12 and Turn 17," he said.

"They are hard braking after long straight sections, so they are an opportunity but still difficult.

"You might be able to force it before the last corner if you are lucky, or even into Turn 2, but it will not be easy."