Vettel out of Ferrari: options and scenarios

After his Sebastian Vettel has to leave Ferrari think about it first. “I myself will take the time to think about what is really important for my future,” said the four-time Formula 1 world champion after the announcement of the separation at the end of this year. If Vettel continues driving, there are various scenarios on the driver market. Mercedes The contracts of defending champion Lewis Hamilton (35) and adjutant Valtteri Bottas (30) expire at series champion Mercedes at the end of the year. “Looking forward, we have a duty of loyalty first and foremost to our current Mercedes drivers,” replied team boss Toto Wolff when asked whether Mercedes was trying to sign Vettel, “but we can this development Of course, don’t ignore it.” Serial winner Lewis Hamilton: Is he fed up with Mercedes? © AFP / ALEXANDER NEMENOV

But the Silver Arrows know what they have in the dazzling defending champions from England and his conflict-free helper from Finland. At the same time, six-time world champion Hamilton and four-time world champion Vettel value each other. Such a driver pairing would be a mega coup for Formula 1. But after two grueling seasons at Charles Leclerc's side, would the German really expose himself to internal team competition with the British alpha animal? Ferrari Charles Leclerc is the future of Scuderia. We are now looking for the next man for the Monegasque, who is bound until the end of 2024. The big surprise would be Lewis Hamilton. The Briton met Fiat President John Elkann twice last year for talks. But it is not obvious that Ferrari would treat itself to an expensive superstar alongside Leclerc during the Corona crisis. Was already at Ferrari in 2017: Antonio Giovinazzi. © PIXATHLON/SID

More likely are against it younger and cheaper options like Carlos Sainz (25/McLaren) or the Italian local hero Antonio Giovinazzi (26/Alfa Romeo), who was the Scuderia's third driver in 2017. Daniel Ricciardo (30/Renault) and Bottas (30/Mercedes) are also being traded. Or will it be Mick Schumacher in the end? The 21-year-old is still active in Formula 2, but his name alone inspires the Tifosi's imagination. Red Bull From 2010 to 2013, Sebastian Vettel won all the world championship titles with Red Bull. After one season and an internal team defeat against Daniel Ricciardo, the German left the racing team and went to Ferrari. Red Bull is now completely tailored to Max Verstappen (22), who has a contract until the end of 2023. After Leclerc, Vettel probably doesn't want to take on another tough young driver. The alpha animal at Red Bull: Max Verstappen. © SID / ANDREJ ISAKOVIC

In addition, Red Bull's coffers are empty for a second star driver. “We simply can’t afford two top stars,” said advisor Helmut Marko recently, ruling out a move for Vettel. Red Bull is also not dissatisfied with the young and inexpensive Alexander Albon (26) from its own offspring. McLaren The former world champion team McLaren is still in the process of restructuring - but things are looking up. Does Vettel want to make a fresh start with a team that cannot guarantee him the fight for victories or even titles? McLaren last won a Grand Prix in 2012 thanks to Jenson Button in Brazil.

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Vettel out of Ferrari: options and scenarios

Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari are parting ways at the end of this season. What happens now? Will Vettel continue his Formula 1 career? Who will be his successor at Ferrari? Excitement is guaranteed.

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