Why is Vettel letting the Ferrari adventure unravel like this?

LEWIS HAMILTON: It was only a matter of time, now Lewis Hamilton has actually equaled Michael Schumacher's record with his 91st Grand Prix victory. The fact that it happened at the Nürburgring, barely more than 100 kilometers from Schumacher's home town of Kerpen, is a story in the “of all places” category. Hamilton, who likes to downplay the importance of records for himself, was amazed and touched - also by them Handover of an original Schumacher helmet by his son Mick. Hamilton also has to come to terms with the fact that he will soon be the only driver with the most victories. His record hunt can continue for a few more years if he wants to. World title number 7 has been hard to take away from the Mercedes star since Sunday. In this category too, he will soon draw level with leader Schumacher. VALTTERI BOTTAS: Nothing works for the Finn anymore. With a win, Bottas could have made the World Cup fight a little more exciting, but now his chances in the title duel with his Mercedes team-mate Hamilton are only theoretical given that they are 69 points behind. Bottas was a victim of his defective drive, but even before that it became clear what he was missing at the top: While in the lead, the 31-year-old made a serious driving error and Hamilton slipped past. In the opposite situation, something like this almost never happens. SEBASTIAN VETTEL: It was another dreary weekend for the four-time world champion. Eleventh place in the home race is sobering for the Ferrari driver, ahead of him were, among others, the heavily counted Haas driver Romain Grosjean and Antonio Giovinazzi, who is about to be replaced by Mick Schumacher at Alfa Romeo. Vettel's days at Ferrari will soon be numbered, but the manner of his farewell tour must hurt every fan's soul. The SF70 is a disaster, clearly. But the German has already mentally completed the project and is driving accordingly. He and his sympathizers still have to hold out for six more races, then a new chapter begins for Vettel at Aston Martin - certainly with fresh motivation. But one has to ask why a 53-time Grand Prix winner and one of the best-paid drivers in the field would let a season end so emotionlessly. DANIEL RICCIARDO: His move to Renault two years ago was a step backwards, something the Australian cannot deny despite a top salary. Before he hopes for more success at McLaren in 2021, Ricciardo is teasing out everything again. His third place at the Nürburgring, the first podium finish for the Renault factory team since the Formula 1 comeback in 2016, is the well-deserved reward for his intransigence. Ricciardo is one of the best drivers in the field, and Red Bull has long shed more than a tear for him.

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Why is Vettel letting the Ferrari adventure unravel like this?

Lewis Hamilton has long been an icon of the sport, but Daniel Ricciardo also demonstrated his class last weekend. When it comes to Vettel, one can ask why a highly paid athlete lets the Ferrari adventure unfold in such an emotionless manner. The maturity certificate from the Nürburgring.

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