Vettel contradicts Ferrari: farewell against his will

The 32-year-old told his version of the separation from the Scuderia for the first time on Thursday afternoon before the Austrian Grand Prix (Sunday, 15.10:XNUMX p.m.): The team gave him up against his will. There was “no sticking point” in the negotiations over a new contract, said Vettel, because no negotiations had taken place at all: “It was surprising when team boss Mattia Binotto called me and said that the team no longer wanted to continue with me. There were no discussions, there was no offer on the table.” There was never a rumored offer The press release about the separation in May expressly mentioned a joint decision. It was rumored at the time that Ferrari had offered the four-time world champion a short-term contract with significantly reduced pay. Vettel also contradicted this version with his statements. Ferrari is increasingly relying on young star Charles Leclerc; the racing team has extended the contract with the Monegasque driver until 2024. The future of Ferrari: Charles Leclerc. © APA/afp / JOE KLAMAR

However, he has not yet decided on his future from 2021. If “the right offer comes along”, then Vettel wants to continue: “I have the feeling that I can achieve even more.” What is needed is “the right package and the right people around me around". Is there an offer from Mercedes? Only one offer from the world champion racing team Mercedes seems attractive at the moment; he probably doesn't see himself as a follower in a midfield team. However, the Silver Arrows' first option is likely to be further collaboration with the working duo of world champion Lewis Hamilton (England) and Valtteri Bottas (Finland).

A one-year break and a later return to Formula 1 do not currently play a role in his considerations. “If you're willing to close the door, then you really should be willing to do it. And don’t hope that it will open again.”

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Vettel contradicts Ferrari: farewell against his will

Sebastian Vettel has caused a lot of controversy before the start of his farewell season at Ferrari - a harmonious course of his last six months in red now seems questionable.

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