Is Sebastian Vettel retiring from F1? Why is Vettel leaving Ferrari?

Social media was flooded with questions over four-time Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel, after confirmation that  German driver will leave Ferrari at end of this season. F1 fans were worried over 32-year-old calling it quits and question 'Is Sebastian Vettel retiring?' began trending on social media following news. Ferrari enthusiasts were also keen to kw answer to, 'Why is Vettel leaving Ferrari?' and reason behind Vettel's decision to run down his contract.

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Is Sebastian Vettel retiring? Why is Vettel leaving Ferrari?

On Tuesday, May 12, it was anunced that Sebastian Vettel will t race for Ferrari next season. decision to reject fresh terms with 16-time Constructors' champions hurled question, 'Is Sebastian Vettel retiring?'. However, Sebastian Vettel has t yet decided wher he will call it quits in an illustrious racing career but insisted that he will take some time to 'reflect' on his future.

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Is Sebastian Vettel retiring? Why is Vettel leaving Ferrari?

Ferrari released a statement stating that German and team have 'jointly decided' t to extend Sebastian Vettel's current contract beyond  2020 F1 campaign. reason behind 'why is Vettel leaving Ferrari?' was also revealed as German explained re was common desire for team and driver to stay toger at Ferrari beyond end of 2020. Vettel also indicated that financial aspects played part in his decision to run down his current contract. Vettel, third-most successful driver for Ferrari has won 14 races with Italians and had reportedly been offered a one-year extension on his contract deal with a salary reduction. terms included that Ferrari would ensure that 32-year-old would be  first-choice option to partner Charles Leclerc. 

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Is Sebastian Vettel retiring? Which team will Vettel join next?

Ar intriguing question that social media fans posed was, 'Which team will Vettel join next?'. Vettel made move from Red Bull Racing to Ferrari in 2015 but coronavirus crisis has forced German into thinking about his priorities once his contract expires. Although re has been concrete evidence that Vettel will retire, Singapore Grand Prix winner has reiterated that he is t motivated by financial aspect of sport. Vettel has been linked with a move to McLaren since news of his Ferrari exit broke.

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