He has yet to confirm plans for 2021… I'm not too stressed about it. We were heading to the fuel station," Vettel, who is leaving Ferrari at the end of the year, told reporters ahead of the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix at Silverstone. A Ferrari Pista and I remember years ago he was talking about that car and now he obviously got one. "I think the most important is that I'm happy with my choice and time will tell what the choice is. I don't see the news in that. 2021 F1 drivers and teams – latest updates. "Their bet for the future is clearly this young driver who has done an incredible first season with the team and I think from that you could see many other things stem. I see him closer to retirement than to a different team, but we don't know. We'll see about contract duration, et cetera, but that aside, it is an important seat on the grid that has suddenly opened. Vettel is on Merc's radar: Will he join Hamilton in 2021 dream team? Four-times Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel fuelled speculation about a move to Racing Point for 2021 on Thursday by confirming he left last weekend's British Grand Prix in team boss Otmar Szafnauer's car.Formula One photographer Mark Sutton had reported seeing the German getting into the passenger seat of Szafnauer's Ferrari after the race at Silverstone, but was unable to take pictures.
"Perez acknowledged that Sainz and Daniel Ricciardo were both good choices for Ferrari, and he believes that it represents a "unique opportunity" for the former, if as expected he is confirmed. Carlos has had a great season with McLaren and, in the end in F1, you have to remember this is about the moment, about opportunities, there is a very short memory. "Asked if going to Ferrari was a "no-brainer", Perez said: "Not for any driver. It's a nice car. Mercedes is reportedly considering partnering Vettel with Hamilton in what would be the most decorated line-up in F1 history. Amid speculation he may retire, Sebastian Vettel is already being linked with three potential new teams for 2021. "Maybe during this lockdown he has realised many things, and it has served him to reflect. "Regarding the impact of the current break from racing, he added: "We live in the bubble which is F1, we're competing all the time, sometimes we think this is all there is.
... racing together will no doubt make the 2021-22 season something that F1 fans would be looking forward to. Sergio Perez says it is "obvious" who would leave Racing Point if the team does sign Sebastian Vettel for the 2021 season. But that is not the only possibility that the world of F1 is looking at. I think the Leclerc factor has been key there. Both are very good options for the team. "It could be probably his last year in F1.
"After the fuel station he was going home and I continued going somewhere else. While Vettel and Ferrari have been drifting apart over recent seasons, the German driver clearly expected better from the Italian team. It will depend on how much he wants it.
I find it a bit awkward nowadays that people make a fuss out of everything. "In the end, sometimes you don't understand why a driver fits and another one doesn't. Team Vettel & Hamilton? "I've got lots of possibilities," said the 33-year-old, who won his titles with Red Bull in 2010-13.
News He's young also, he has everything ahead of him. "I was also giving an elbow greeting to (Mercedes boss) Toto (Wolff) and to (Red Bull principal) Christian (Horner) and other people in the paddock," he said.Team mate Charles Leclerc, sitting alongside, reminded him there was still a seat at Mercedes -- that of six-times world champion Lewis Hamilton who is out of contract at the end of the year but looks sure to stay.Mercedes-powered Racing Point are Vettel's best bet but both their drivers have long-term contracts.One is Lance Stroll, the owner's son, while the other is experienced Mexican Sergio Perez who brings substantial sponsorship.Perez is ahead of Stroll in the championship, despite missing the last race after testing positive for the new coronavirus But racing for Ferrari is a unique opportunity, it's the team with the most history. A chance, though remote, is of Hamilton taking up Vettel’s place at Ferrari. Perez is committed to the future Aston Martin team until 2022 and thus has not figured in any silly season discussions since Ferrari announced on Tuesday that Vettel won't be staying with the Italian outfit in 2021.Perez suggested that Vettel's departure was not a complete surprise. He has high chances, and he deserves it. "Asked whether it was fair to assume that racing for Aston Martin, Racing Point's new name from 2021, was still very much a possibility, Vettel swerved the question. It will depend on their interests, what they are looking for from that driver inside the team. Sebastian Vettel is more likely to retire than drive for another Formula 1 team in 2021, according to Racing Point driver Sergio Perez.
His options to continue could be McLaren maybe, but I doubt it. "It is correct. "But when you look around and you see this different but incredible life we're not used to, it fills you inside and it takes away many questions about life, like when you think about what will happen when you retire, but you realise that there's a great life outside of racing.