AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementGPblog looks back at some drivers who improved after the summer break and others who saw their form disappear. However, the Dutchman found another level after the summer break, finishing on the podium in each of the 10 remaining races. AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementHowever, after the summer break, both Alonso and the team slipped backwards as rivals improved. Sebastian Vettel – 2017 and 2018Vettel provides two examples of how quickly a championship challenge can change after the summer break. AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementIn 2017, Vettel went into the summer break 14 points ahead of Hamilton.