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Sebastian Vettel downplays impact of cooler conditions in Sochi

Sebastian Vettel does not think the cooler temperatures in Russia will hurt Ferrari's chances of scoring a third win in four races.

Victories in Australia and Bahrain have helped Vettel and Ferrari take an early lead in both the drivers' and constructors' championships but have also led to speculation the SFH70 car is better suited to hotter conditions than Mercedes' W08. Lewis Hamilton won a wet-dry race in China but Vettel still finished second, something he thinks proves Ferrari has a car to challenge whatever the weather.

When asked if he thinks the cooler temperatures of Sochi will pose a problem for Ferrari on April 30, Vettel said: "I don't think so, I think we will manage.