Ferrari V1 team driver Vettel interacted with the fans.
China News Service, May 14th, F1 Ferrari team officials announced that they will not renew their contract with Vettel. The latter will officially leave the team after the end of the 2020 season. This heavy news is likely to trigger an earthquake in the driver market. From the F1 official to the fans, there is intense discussion, where is the next stop of the four-time world champion? In response to this problem, F1 officials also gave several different conjectures.
McLaren
McLaren driver Sainz is considered to be the most likely candidate to replace the seat of Vettel. If Sainz is really called by Ferrari, McLaren may be inclined to swap drivers and let Vettel join .
McLaren is under active reconstruction, and strives to consolidate its current leading position in the midstream group. If it can have a four-time world champion to join, it will also bring a wealth of winning experience to the team's revival. It will also help the growth of Norris, another young driver on the team.
Renault
Vettel's other possible destination is Renault, because in addition to Sainz, Ricardo is also a popular candidate to join Ferrari. The Australian driver's contract with Renault will expire at the end of this year.
If Ricardo leaves the team, is Renault interested in Vettel? The team leader Abitbull had previously stated that if possible, action against Vettel would not be ruled out.
Red Bull
In addition, there was also a voice suggesting that Vettel would return to the place where he had won four championships-Red Bull Racing. However, at this stage, the possibility of this choice seems to be relatively small. Red Star's star Vestapan is naturally the future core of Red Bull's fancy. Vettel may not be willing to go back to serve as a supporting role.
Mercedes
At one time, Vettel and Mercedes were considered to be the perfect choice for both parties. Vettel joined a team of champions who ruled the turbo hybrid era and were well equipped in all aspects. A German manufacturer will have a German driver.
However, over time, Vettel's state is no more stable than in the past, and the possibility of achieving this vision is becoming smaller and smaller. But it is worth noting that both the current drivers of Mercedes and Hamilton and Botas will expire at the end of the year. One of them joining Ferrari to replace Vettel ’s seat is not entirely impossible. Mercedes will have vacant seats, which can not help but leave room for imagination.
Retire
Since Vettel's shock defeat to the 2018 championship, there have been voices in the paddock questioning his mentality. There are rumors that he is about to retire. Although Vettel has repeatedly denied it, failing to achieve the championship dream at Ferrari now and leaving instead will give Vettel the idea of leaving F1?
The above speculations cannot, of course, cover all possibilities. But undoubtedly, the potential solutions given by the F1 official are reasonable and well-founded. Vettel still has the strength of an excellent driver. With regard to the question of how he chooses next, only the waiting time will reveal the answer for us. (Finish)