Sebastian Vettel Insists There Was No New Ferrari Deal | Formula 1 News

Sebastian Vettel mentioned Thursday that Ferrari had not provided him a contract to stick with them past this season, including that their cut up, introduced in May, was clearly not by mutual consent. In a managed official pre-race video information convention forward of this weekend’s season-opening Austrian Grand Prix, the four-time world champion German driver added that he was eager to hitch a rival staff if he might discover “the right package”.

Vettel mentioned he was shocked when Ferrari staff boss Mattia Binotto known as him to say his providers had been not required after 2020.

“It was obviously a surprise to me when I got the call from Mattia and when he told me that there was no further intention for the team to continue,” he mentioned. 

“We never got into any discussions. There was never an offer on the table and, therefore, there was no sticking point.”

In an announcement, Ferrari had mentioned the parting of the methods was mutual.

Vettel, who has been linked with doable strikes to Mercedes, Renault and the brand new Aston Martin-Racing Point undertaking, added that he’s now hoping to discover a new staff.

“Obviously, I want to make sure I make the right decision for myself and my future,” he mentioned. 

“I think I have a very competitive nature. I have achieved a lot in the sport. I’m motivated and willing to achieve more.

“To achieve this, I would like the best bundle and the best folks round me so that is what I’m looking for in the meanwhile.

“If the right opportunity should arise then it is quite clear. But, if that’s not the case, then I’ll probably have to look out for something else.”

Vettel gained all of his 4 titles with Red Bull as an impressive younger tyro in his early profession earlier than becoming a member of Ferrari in 2015. 

In latest years, he has been considered a frontrunner and spokesman for the drivers.

He made clear he’s critical additionally about leaving the game if he can not discover a new seat.

“I am of the conviction that if you are prepared to say ‘let’s shut the door’ then you should be prepared to shut that door and not shut it and expect it to open again.”

Vettel discovered himself underneath stress from teammate Charles Leclerc in 2019.

The Monaco driver gained two races to Vettel’s one final season and completed a spot above him within the championship.

“I think, first of all, you have to obviously say that from the day that I joined, we’ve tried everything together to fight for the championship which I think is what we have done on several occasions. We did not win the championship,” added Vettel.

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“In that regard, looking back also, I have failed, we have failed.”

“In the end, it’s quite simple. We were not quick enough, our package was not good enough, and, as a team, we were not as strong as Mercedes.”