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Vettel closer to Schumacher than Hamilton - Hakkinen

Sebastian Vettel's driving style is more reminiscent of Michael Schumacher's than any other current driver, according to the German icon's long-time rival Mika Hakkinen. Hakkinen believes that Vettel's control is similar to Schumacher's, while Lewis Hamilton's method is more "extreme". Vettel and Hamilton are each in search of a fifth world drivers' title in 2018 - only Schumacher, with a record seven drivers' crowns, will stand above the victor. While Hamilton grew up admiring Brazilian great Ayrton Senna, Vettel has often credited Schumacher as a hero. And Hakkinen, who battled Schumacher at his Ferrari peak at McLaren believes Vettel has taken plenty on board from his idol....
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