Internet bursts after Vettel news: ''This isn't about a pension''
- GPblog.com
The departure of Sebastian Vettel was not a complete surprise for people, but the timing was unexpected. On the internet the reactions are massive and there are still many differences of opinion.
On Monday night, the rumor spread around the world. Several sources reported that Ferrari would announce on Tuesday that Vettel would not renew his contract with Ferrari. However, it remains a rumour and so many people are still quiet. The real news still came in hard.
They already saw it coming
For example, there are many people who regret that Vettel leaves Ferrari. For the press, Vettel is always a cheerful man who generally dares to share his opinion. A sociable German who is also very concerned about his own, but also about other people's families. It doesn't remain superficial, but can also be profound with the German.
The other side of the reaction, however, is the understanding. Most people saw this coming. Ferrari wants to go a different way with Charles Leclerc and Vettel doesn't fit in that picture. Not for Ferrari, but also not for Vettel himself. So the reactions are a bit divergent, but the best reactions you can read below.
Can't help but think of Mark Webber's comments in 2014...
— Luke Smith (@LukeSmithF1) May 12, 2020
"I think Seb will do everything early in life. He's got his titles and his results early, he's going to have a kid early and I think he'll retire early.
"He'll probably take a blast in the red car, then sayonara"
Ferrari and Seb to part ways at the end of this season. Big news, obviously, and reading these quotes I wonder if Seb might be about to retire? And if it’s not about the money, what were the reasons why BOTH said it was time to part ways? https://t.co/sy5kj3J95P
— David Croft (@CroftyF1) May 12, 2020
— BWT Racing Point F1 Team (@RacingPointF1) May 12, 2020
I can’t say I’m surprised, but I am sad. The partnership promised so much, but all things must pass.
— Will Buxton (@wbuxtonofficial) May 12, 2020
Big questions remain now and the driver market suddenly gets very exciting.
My money is still on Sainz for Ferrari. Ricciardo to McLaren. https://t.co/laFtjVz6cR
Driver market will be interesting. Since 1996 Ferrari has pulled in big names to replace its ‘lead’ driver. Schumacher, replaced by Kimi, replaced by Alonso, replaced by Vettel. Less importance on that stature with the emergence of Leclerc #F1
— Chris Medland (@ChrisMedlandF1) May 12, 2020
Ricciardo wanted a fresh start and gambled on an improving Renault. He’d have gone to Ferrari back then if offered a seat, and I’d be very surprised if he wouldn’t do the same and go up against Leclerc now.
— Chris Medland (@ChrisMedlandF1) May 12, 2020
It’s Ferrari, drivers dream of racing for that team. https://t.co/UTwewxTksO
Seb definitely talking with at least one other team so this can’t be just about retirement. The release makes it clear it’s not about money. It obviously can’t be about this season’s performance. So must be about status and controls generated from the bruising incidents of 2019 https://t.co/M5widTn75S
— Martin Brundle (@MBrundleF1) May 12, 2020
Als we straks weer losgaan krijgen we echt een geweldig seizoen. Verheug me nu al op de gevechten tussen Vettel en Leclerc. Seb heeft nu niks meer te verliezen. https://t.co/wXDWPD0Kqw (via @NUnl) #F1
— Patrick Moeke (@PatrickMoeke) May 12, 2020
*opens twitter*
— BWT Racing Point F1 Team (@RacingPointF1) May 12, 2020
*sees @ScuderiaFerrari news*
*abandons content plans for the day*
*grabs popcorn*