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When he d been let go, the driver dance truly shuffled team lineups up and down the grid. Ferrari got Carlos Sainz, Jr. from McLaren. In spite of the truth that Fernandos most recent championship was 15 years earlier, and neither Ricciardo nor Sainz have a title to their name, all three were considered more important to these teams than Vettel.
The previous Red Bull ace doesnt have lots of more options when it comes to teams looking for drivers for the 2021 season. Which leaves Mercedes, Red Bull, and Racing Point. Vettel himself has actually specified that Mercedes is an unlikely location for him, as both of its chauffeurs are quite talented and work well as a team.
Its a hard time to be a 33-year-old four-time previous Formula One champ without a flight for the 2021 season. There are many talented up and comers on the grid these days, and Sebastian Vettel has actually been shown up by a lot of them. In the current shuffle of chauffeurs that happened after his current team– Ferrari– unceremoniously kicked him out it was proven that at the extremely least McLaren and Renault do not desire anything to do with him.
Back when it was revealed that Vettel would be leaving Ferrari at the end of the 2020 season, no one was quite sure what had actually occurred, but the going discussion was that Vettel had desired too long an agreement extension, or excessive cash. Last week, Vettel himself let slip that the non-renewal of his contract came as a surprise to him, saying “We never ever entered into any discussions, there was never ever a deal on the table and therefore, there was no sticking point.”
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As was shown last weekend, the team has some major speed with its status as Mercedes-Benz junior team. Perhaps with a bit of aid from somebody of Vettels skill, the group could turn into a championship-caliber attire?
Vettel certainly didnt do himself any favors in the opening round of the 2020 season at the Red Bull Ring. Were it not for the extraordinary number of retirements in Sundays Grand Prix, it seems unlikely Vettel would have scored points at all.
In spite of the fact that Fernandos most recent championship was 15 years earlier, and neither Ricciardo nor Sainz have a title to their name, all 3 were deemed more important to these groups than Vettel. Vettel himself has specified that Mercedes is a not likely place for him, as both of its motorists are quite skilled and work well as a team.
Maybe there is a valid reason he hasnt been provided a contract for next year. Perhaps he must retire.
Red Bulls Helmut Marko has specified that Vettel would be too expensive for the team, though obviously that might all be a smoke screen. “We can not and will not manage 2 leading stars,” stated Marko of a proposed Max Verstappen and Seb Vettel pairing. Red Bulls Christian Horner had more to include a recent discussion, “Were just at race one, we have two drivers who are doing an extremely task. It would be difficult to see how we might accommodate him, since we werent anticipating him to be on the marketplace. We never anticipated Ferrari to so rudely not provide him another contract.”
For his part, Vettel has actually informed Motorsport.com that if Red Bull offers him with an offer, hell likely accept it. He d be ridiculous not to, but ditching Alex Albon doesnt appear to be in Red Bulls plans. Albon has been battling at the front in current races, having actually twice been punted in a canine battle with Lewis Hamilton on equal footing. Further, Albon is a Thai-British driver who is seriously favored by Red Bulls Thai co-owner Chalerm Yoovidhya. Hes probably not going anywhere next year.
Red Bulls Helmut Marko has specified that Vettel would be too expensive for the team, though certainly that could all be a smoke screen. Possibly with a bit of aid from somebody of Vettels talent, the team could turn into a championship-caliber outfit?
Vettel definitely didnt do himself any favors in the opening round of the 2020 season at the Red Bull Ring.
