The only thing I could talk about yesterday was Sebastian Vettel. The 4-time world champion made a surprising revelation regarding his contract with Ferrari and how Scuderia never made him an offer in the first place. However, although his contract is a done deal, he still has a whole season left with the Italian team.
Many believe that Ferrari will likely either favor Charles Leclerc or grant preferential Monegasque treatment over Vettel. With the departure of the Germans next season, Ferrari will look to the future.
Don’t try to make Charles’s life easier on the go: Sebastian Vettel
That raises the awkward question of the team’s orders and how Vettel would react to it. The German has dealt with the team’s orders in the past and it is no secret that he is not the biggest fan. But would a supporter Sebastian Vettel, with little to lose, play the team game?
The German answered the burning question at the pre-race press conference.
“Well, I have always tried to integrate into a team and the same happens with my time with Ferrari “
“As much as you want to be successful on the track and take care of your own result, I think in the end you are also driving for a team”
“This year is very difficult to answer because we do not know what kind of season we will have ahead”
“We still don’t know how competitive we will be”
Vettel added that he hoped both pilots would help each other if the situation arose. The German does not see that his contract affects his dynamics with Charles Leclerc.
“At the same time, you’re obviously competing for yourself. “
“So you know I’m not trying to make Charles’s life easier along the way, in terms of greeting him”
Vettel and Leclerc had many moments on the way last year. Ferrari’s controversial team orders finally culminated in the pair ruining their respective careers. As a result, it will be interesting to see how Vettel approaches his final year in Maranello’s outfit.
With the pressure on his shoulder, will we see a ruthless Sebastian Vettel in 2020?
Racing returns this Sunday with the Austrian Grand Prix.
