03 February,2011 08:07 AM IST | | PA Sport
Sebastian Vettel is refusing to contemplate the possibility of one day matching Michael Schumacher's record haul of seven Formula One world titles.
In becoming the youngest world champion in the sport's history last year at the age of just 23, time is undoubtedly on Vettel's side. "It will surely take some time," smiled Vettel as he assessed the prospect of equalling compatriot Schumacher's feat.
"What Michael achieved is very special in many ways, so you don't set a target to win eight world championships just to go one better than the best guy in history so far.
"It doesn't make sense to set a target like that. It's a long way off, and you never know what can happen in the future.
"There are lots of very good drivers in Formula One, so it needs to come together, to be in the right place at the right time to be able to fight for the championship.
"So what I'm not doing is going into the season thinking this could be number two out of seven. You have to go step by step," he added.
