Sebastian Vettel considers Mercedes, not McLaren as final option for survival: Report

4-time F1 world champion Sebastian Vettel's future in motorsport  remains in doubt after recently declining to join McLaren in 2021. Just a few days back, Sebastian Vettel confirmed that 2020 season will be his last with Ferrari after both parties could t agree to a new deal. Following his decision to exit Ferrari, it was expected that he would join McLaren but his recent decision has kept his future in doubt. 

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F1: Vettel leaves Ferrari 

Vettel leaves Ferrari news was me official by Ferrari on Tuesday and in its statement, Italian team said that  German and team have 'jointly decided' t to extend Sebastian Vettel's current contract beyond  2020 F1 campaign.   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.

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F1: Sebastian Vettel declines McLaren deal

According to F1-insider, Sebastian Vettel rejected a move to McLaren since 4-time World Champion is unwilling to spend too much time on a developing car. report mentioned that German driver does t want to get into development work especially when he is in twilight of his career and wait three years to get back into a winning car. 

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It has also been reported that Renault is expected to make a move for four-time world champion following Daniel Ricciardo's move to McLaren. Vettel, who is just 32, still has a number of years left in his F1 career but Renault could find it tough to convince German since y aren't viewed as race-winning contenders.

With Vettel showing desire to race for mid-table teams and Red Bull also closing door, only option he is left is with Mercedes.  odds are stacked against German since chances of Mercedes signing him are very slim as it is unlikely to break winning combination. With teams left, retirement looks like only option for Vettel.

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F1: Carlos Sainz signs with Ferrari 

While Sebastian Vettel declined a McLaren offer, Scuderia Ferrari on Thursday officially anunced arrival of Carlos Sainz to take place of  outgoing Sebastian Vettel. Sainz h signed a two-year contract with Ferrari keeping him with Italian F1 team until 2022. According to Ferrari team principal Mattia Bitto, Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc are Ferrari’s youngest pairing in past 50 years. 

Earlier it was reported that Mercedes driver and current World Champion Lewis Hamilton could take Vettel's place at Ferrari after meeting with teams officials last year. Ferrari boss Mattia Bitto back n h also said that he was “happy” that someone of Lewis Hamilton’s quality is available post-2020. Hamilton's dream move was soon dashed after Sebastian Vettel decided to stay with Ferrari amid contract negotiations. 

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