F1 Consolidated Sebastian Vettel Thread

[TDS-Reporter]

Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto has explained more about the reasoning behind their decision not to offer Sebastian Vettel a contract renewal - and admits the German still does not fully understand their call.

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[TDS-Reporter]

Formula 1 is back – and back with thrilling overtakes, an abundance of retirements and plenty of controversy.

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[TDS-Reporter]

That was a very ‘old school’ race and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Great wheel-to-wheel action (even a wheel falling off), lots of unpredictability and jeopardy, poor reliability with only 11 of the 20 starters seeing the chequered flag, and action and uncertainty all the way to the finish.

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[TDS-Reporter]

Sebastian Vettel has revealed that he held talks with Renault before they confirmed Fernando Alonso for 2021, while also admitting he would be open to a return to Red Bull once he leaves Ferrari at the end of the year.

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[Kaz]

In other words he will sign with anyone who is interested in him & no team is at this stage.

 

[spiritofaslan]

Vettel is making too many mistakes these days to be an attractive option. Hence why Renault opted for Alonso over him.

Suprised Renault didn't bring back Hulkenberg, unless there is bad blood.

 

[spiritofaslan]

HAHAHAH fuck this is brutal...

“We had a brilliant time with Seb, he will forever be a part of our history,” Red Bull team boss Christian Horner told Sky F1 television during practice for the Styrian Grand Prix at Austria’s Red Bull Ring.

“We didn’t expect him to be on the market this year and our commitment is to our existing drivers. We think we’ve got a great pairing in Max (Verstappen) and in Alex (Albon). We think that has great potential for the future as well.

“So unfortunately it’s not something we are going to be able to accommodate. That is a definite no, I’m afraid. Sebastian I think is aware of that.”

 

[TDS-Reporter]

Renault signed Fernando Alonso rather than Sebastian Vettel to succeed McLaren-bound Daniel Ricciardo next year because his level of motivation was more convincing, Alain Prost said Saturday.

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[BomberBurton]

Sucked in.
Vettel is a grub.

 

[BomberBurton]

Seb is discovering the harsh reality of not living in a protective bubble.
Can't help but wonder about his mental health to some point, as he no doubt is not used to being told no.

 

[TDS-Reporter]

Mercedes are expected to confirm that Valtteri Bottas has signed a new deal to remain as Lewis Hamilton’s teammate next season.

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[spiritofaslan]

Prost is wrong here. Vettels just making too many mistakes, simple as that.

 

[spiritofaslan]

Bridesmaid Bottas. I feel for the bloke who will always be second to Hamilton.

 

[BomberBurton]

Mistakes as he can't handle the pressure of a team made to service him and his egotistical needs only.

 

[spiritofaslan]

Rumoured by German media to be close to signing with Racing Point / Aston Martin Racing for 2021 and taking the seat of Sergio Perez.

https://www.bild.de/bild-plus/sport...ngt-der-vettel-deal-mit-aston-martin-71885670

Article is in German.

 

[TDS-Reporter]

Sebastian Vettel says he has held “loose talks” with Racing Point about 2021 – but insists he does not yet have a contract ready to sign to stay on the grid and that his Formula 1 future is currently 50-50.

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[BomberBurton]

At this point, if he really wants a drive, he should have discussions to be the pace car driver!