Vettel leaving Ferrari

Mr Jack · 15 Jul 2020 at 17:16

Reports coming out of the German press that Vettel is heading to Aston Martin/Racing Point, with the remaining stumbling block how they're going to ditch Perez to bring Vettel in.

I think they'd be mad to replace Perez with Vettel but that seems to be the plan.

MissChief · 15 Jul 2020 at 17:21

Mr Jack said:
Reports coming out of the German press that Vettel is heading to Aston Martin/Racing Point, with the remaining stumbling block how they're going to ditch Perez to bring Vettel in.

I think they'd be mad to replace Perez with Vettel but that seems to be the plan.

Apparently Perez has a break clause in his contract if activated before the end of July is what I’ve been hearing. Perez brings a substantial wedge from Telmex so this is a big statement of intent from AM/RP. I’m sure Vettel will be taking a pay cut compared to what he was on at Ferrari but I’m also sure he won’t be being paid a pittance at AM either.

Flibster · 15 Jul 2020 at 18:05

When Daddy owns the team, you get a seat... It's the only way he'll stay in F1 really.

Lunacy ditching Perez though.

Mr Jack · 15 Jul 2020 at 18:16

Flibster said:
When Daddy owns the team, you get a seat... It's the only way he'll stay in F1 really.

Stroll is easily good enough to have deserved a seat in F1 (seriously, he smashed F3 winning by a mile ahead of drivers including George Russell), and he did well in his first two seasons. It's only really last season that he struggled against Perez. Yes, he has Daddy's money behind him but he's far from the worst driver on the grid.

Lunacy ditching Perez though.

Indeed. Perez has performed really well this season and last. He's a capable, experienced, pair of hands who just seems to keep getting better. I cannot see why you'd take Vettel over him.

RoboCod · 15 Jul 2020 at 19:37

Marketability maybe?

BuffetSlayer · 15 Jul 2020 at 19:47

Perez to RBR perhaps?!?! :eek:

Mr Jack · 15 Jul 2020 at 20:26

RoboCod said:
Marketability maybe?

I think so. If they're going for Vettel, it's as much to have a multiple World Champion in their team as anything else. It makes a statement of intent.

BuffetSlayer said:
Perez to RBR perhaps?!?!

I really hope he can get a good seat. Although I think Haas is the most likely destination for him.

JBeck · 15 Jul 2020 at 23:54

BuffetSlayer said:
Perez to RBR perhaps?!?!

Interesting...

413x · 16 Jul 2020 at 08:46

Can't believe it. Wish this had happened when Renault had a seat. Would have been more than happy to have him in the team.

This is really a **** move. Almost all the doors are closed. I really hope vettel is dire and it back fires on them.

deuse · 16 Jul 2020 at 09:05

413x said:
Can't believe it. Wish this had happened when Renault had a seat. Would have been more than happy to have him in the team.

This is really a **** move. Almost all the doors are closed. I really hope vettel is dire and it back fires on them.

You should ask Renault to get there house in order before having a go at someone else.

413x · 16 Jul 2020 at 09:09

deuse said:
You should ask Renault to get there house in order before having a go at someone else.

Renault have made some sucky choices. I don't really know why I support them anymore really. Cyril is the worst.

cu3ed · 16 Jul 2020 at 11:11

413x said:
Renault have made some sucky choices. I don't really know why I support them anymore really. Cyril is the worst.

For the amount they have invested into the team, I cant believe its seems they have gone nowhere.

RoboCod · 16 Jul 2020 at 11:17

413x said:
Can't believe it. Wish this had happened when Renault had a seat. Would have been more than happy to have him in the team.

This is really a **** move. Almost all the doors are closed. I really hope vettel is dire and it back fires on them.

Renault are getting alonso though!

413x · 16 Jul 2020 at 11:42

RoboCod said:
Renault are getting alonso though!

I'm looking forward to that.

Just to see if he's still good and to maybe silence the debate.

deuse · 16 Jul 2020 at 15:10

413x said:
Renault have made some sucky choices. I don't really know why I support them anymore really. Cyril is the worst.

Cyril is and always will be the problem.

I just hope that Ocon survives when Telfonso goes to Renault

413x · 16 Jul 2020 at 15:53

deuse said:
Cyril is and always will be the problem.

I just hope that Ocon survives when Telfonso goes to Renault

He's literally the worst. Being back flavio!

deuse · 16 Jul 2020 at 15:56

413x said:
He's literally the worst. Being back flavio!

And cheat your way to a win

413x · 16 Jul 2020 at 16:03

deuse said:
And cheat your way to a win

At least its a win!

RoboCod · 16 Jul 2020 at 19:38

413x said:
I'm looking forward to that.

Just to see if he's still good and to maybe silence the debate.

Hoping he still has it. Then he'll be dragging that Renault up like he did McLaren.

Danthus · 16 Jul 2020 at 19:57

Mr Jack said:
Stroll is easily good enough to have deserved a seat in F1 (seriously, he smashed F3 winning by a mile ahead of drivers including George Russell), and he did well in his first two seasons. It's only really last season that he struggled against Perez. Yes, he has Daddy's money behind him but he's far from the worst driver on the grid.

He might not be the worst but he hasn’t earned a place on merit.

He did well in F3 because his dad bought him a good seat.