They will, however, need an amazing sales pitch to prove why they think the 2022 regulations can catapult them up the field into race-winning contention. Vettel wanted commitment and the focus - after all, three is a crowd - but that wasn't on the table. Fernando Alonso involved in road cycling accident, Sebastian Vettel sells multiple Ferrari supercars from car collection (Photos), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window), Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window). All these cars are located, registered and taxes paid in Switzerland.”. Vettel joined Ferrari at the end of 2014 after Fernando Alonso left to join McLaren. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GullwingA very high and stunning spec example with single ownership and just 6,928km from new. When Vettel put pen to paper to join Ferrari for 2015, he was seen by the team as the man who could achieve what Fernando Alonso failed to do – bring the World Championship back to Maranello. Talks have been on-going for months now. Vettel's current three-year contract with Ferrari was signed in August 2017 and expires at the end of 2020. Right now, I’m not sure Vettel knows the answer to this question. 2015 Ferrari 458 SpecialeA very special spec, single owner example with just over 3,000km from new. Keeping this cookie enabled helps us to improve our website. Ahead of the 2021 opener, Vettel is purging some of his car collection. In the last few weeks, it became clear neither side could make the concessions required to put a deal together, so rather than extend the pain, they opted to cut loose. © Zak Mauger / … Initially, both Ferrari and Vettel had wanted to continue – but their wishlists were very different. But Ferrari has not won a drivers’ title since Kimi Raikkonen in 2007 and its last constructors’ title was in ’08. It is believed Carlos Sainz is the strongest contender, the McLaren driver delivering one of the performances of the season last year, while Valtteri Bottas is also right up there, the Finn playing a crucial role in helping Mercedes extend their unbeaten constructors’ championship run to six. And he needs to be listened to. Between 2010-2013, Sebastian Vettel won four straight F1 championships with Red Bull Racing. For Leclerc, who won two races and took seven pole positions during his maiden Ferrari season in 2019, the ability to bide his time is important. Vettel has some expensive Ferraris and Mercedes that he once used to drive, but now, he thinks it’s time to pass on his keys. 1996 Ferrari F50 (SOLD)A very original and low mileage example, with just 6,940km from new. The Italian manufacturer with its bright red car remains the most iconic name in F1 history. Ahead of the 2021 opener, Vettel is purging some of his car collection. But it was also clear that he sees the bigger picture, that Formula 1 is not everything. The four-time world champion was informed by the team that they would not be renewing his contract before the start of the 2020 F1 season, with the German subsequently agreeing to join Aston Martin. Ferrari have had a healthy shortlist for a long time now. The blue dot on the GPS won't help you here. Sebastian Vettel will leave Ferrari at the end of the season after both sides agreed not to renew his contract for the 2021 Formula One season. This lockdown period, as he alluded to in the statement, has given him time to think about what he really wants. After five years and fourteen victories with Scuderia Ferrari, four-time World Champion Sebastian Vettel is about to leave the Italian team at the end of this postponed and already shortened F1 season. Alpine's new Racing Director Davide Brivio on why he left MotoGP success for a new challenge in F1, ‘It’s physically not possible’ – Mercedes rule out shift to Red Bull 'high rake' philosophy this season, WATCH: As Jacques Villeneuve turns 50, we remember his top 10 moments of brilliance in F1, Leclerc takes delivery of 2019 Italian GP-winning Ferrari ahead of Imola race. Sebastian Vettel said that he completely accepts Ferrari’s decision to let him go after six years with the team in Formula 1. For 2021, Vettel is opening a new chapter on his racing career. Sebastian Vettel cars for sale. The official Ferrari team statement about the end of the Vettel partnership made no mention of a contract having been offered but turned down by Vettel. That is tough to take for any champion. READ MORE: Leclerc insists 'there was always respect' between him and departing team mate Vettel. Baby Jessica, it appears you've fallen into the well. The driver is set to drive for the Aston Martin F1 Team. Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings. This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again. 2002 BMW Z8 RoasterOnly 21,700km from new and presented in fantastic condition throughout, Sebastian Vettel | Tom Hartley Jr | Scuderia Ferrari | Aston Martin F1 Team | F1, Filed Under: CARS F1 Tagged With: 1996 Ferrari F50 2002 BMW Z8 Roaster 2004 Ferrari Enzo 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Gullwing 2015 Ferrari 458 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale 2016 Ferrari F12tdf AMG Aston Martin Aston Martin F1 Team BMW BMW Z8 Roaster Car Collection F12tdf F50 Ferrari Ferrari 458 Ferrari 458 Speciale Ferrari Enzo Ferrari F12tdf Ferrari F50 Gullwing Mercedes Mercedes SL65 AMG Mercedes SLS AMG Gullwing Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Gullwing Scuderia Ferrari Sebastian Vettel Tom Hartley Jr. We are using cookies. Four-times Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel will leave Ferrari at the end of the 2020 season, with the German facing an uncertain future in racing. Sebastian Vettel und Ferrari «Sebastian und ich haben über alles gesprochen. But after failing to hit the target in the first four years, Vettel was then usurped by the future in the form of Charles Leclerc, who ruthlessly wrestled control of the team and relegated the German to bridesmaid. The spark had fizzled out and they realised a clean break was required. He was – and still is – loved by those inside the team and by Ferrari’s loyal fanbase the Tifosi. So, what comes next for driver and team? While McLaren are on the way up, Vettel will need to decide whether he feels he has enough drive and commitment to pull them into title contention as it is a medium-term project. The German has failed to win any titles with the Scuderia, having arrived with four-titles won at the beginning of the decade. When Sebastian Vettel moved from Red Bull to Ferrari in 2015, his hope was to add to his four Formula 1 championships. Sebastian Vettel's exit from Ferrari at the end of the 2020 Formula 1 season is now official. That's Rock Bottom. Given the Mercedes, Ferrari, and old school BMW in the Instagram post, you can see what massive fan the world champion is of Italian and German manufactures. Charles Leclerc burst onto the scene at Ferrari in 2019 and gradually whittled away Vettel’s No.1 status at the team. The driver is set to drive for the Aston Martin F1 Team. Vettel’s departure from Ferrari came with the Italian outfit aware that it would take several years for the team to get back to the front of the grid. This comes as a surprise with Vettel and Ferrari have been in talks for several months about an extension, with Team Principal Mattia Binotto saying the four-time world champion was his number one choice to race alongside Charles Leclerc next year. Platz beim WM-Finale von … Lewis Hamilton is the best available, but the chances of him joining are slim. Not being able to beat Lewis Hamilton and recently getting into one too many crashes with his teammate Charles Leclerc put massive pressure […] Vettel’s departure from Ferrari came with the Italian outfit aware that it would take several years for the team to get back to the front of the grid. Vettel had ample chances to win Ferrari’s first world title since Kimi Raikkonen in 2007. So that was a good starting point to try and agree a new deal. ANALYSIS: What does James Allison stepping back from Technical Director role mean for Mercedes? Ferrari did not renew his contract. So they broke up. READ MORE: Where to next for Vettel? He was the newest and hottest thing in the largest form of motorsports. The 2020 season was the first season in Vettel's career in which he failed to lead a single lap. Ferrari no longer needs Vettel for long-term security … Sources say a contract was never offered to Vettel because they never came close to agreeing on the terms of one. I'm not here to save you. An early announcement, a couple of months before the proposed start of the 2020 season, is noteworthy as it gives Vettel plenty of time to decide what is next for him, while allowing Ferrari to achieve their goal – a confirmed 2021 line-up before we go racing again. Unsurprisingly, Team Principal Mattia Binotto has taken plenty of calls from drivers on and off the current grid, with managers also engaged with the team on video conference calls trying to make the case for their charges. but very keen to come back to the sport he feels he has unfinished business with. Our sources indicate that stories circulating that Vettel had been offered the same deal as Leclerc, or the same retainer as Leclerc – or indeed a one-year contract for less money – were all without foundation. The funds went to charity. Have you had it up to here? From the favourites to the wildcards, who are the contenders to replace Vettel at Ferrari? The cars are listed through British broker Tom Hartley Jr. Hartley announced the cars via his instagram account. I'm just here for the ride. When Vettel put pen to paper to join Ferrari for 2015, he was seen by the team as the man who could achieve what Fernando Alonso failed to do – bring the World Championship back to Maranello. Where to next for Vettel? Further down, you’ll find Daniel Ricciardo, who has long been linked with Ferrari but never made a move stick, and Nico Hulkenberg, the German currently out on the sidelines but very keen to come back to the sport he feels he has unfinished business with. For 2021, Vettel is opening a new chapter on his racing career. Sebastian Vettel always said he joined Ferrari to win a championship in red and wanted to stay to ‘finish the job’. At the end of 2020, Harley sold off Vettel’s helmet from his final race with Ferrari. Sebastian Vettel is at fault for losing his faith in the Ferrari cars, says Ferrari CEO as he agrees that there is still a lot of work left. And that wasn’t on offer. 2018 brought another five wins and yet another 2nd place running the year end standings. The German had won four of the last five titles at the time and was best placed to challenge his hero Michael Schumacher’s record of seven. Ferrari did not renew his contract. FIA President Jean Todt has suggested that a lack of unity at Ferrari is to blame for Sebastian Vettel failing to emulate his Formula 1 hero Michael Schumacher.. Skip to main content Skip to navigation Menu More info in settings. 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG ‘Black Series’A single owner example with only 2,800km from new. Already a hero: How Charles Leclerc won the hearts of the tifosi in a single season. Let’s take a look at why…. The British team are believed to be interested in his services, but then they also have eyes for Ricciardo, with the Australian coming close to a deal before opting for Renault. Der vierfache Formel-1-Champion Sebastian Vettel sang seiner Ferrari-Truppe zum Abschied ein Ständchen – und erhält für seinen 14. The German, who joined Ferrari from Red Bull in 2015, will leave the Scuderia at the end of this year after failing to agree terms. 5 of the 8 cars listed are Ferrari’s. This friendly fire occurred less than 24 hours after Ferrari’s sporting director Laurent Mekies had fielded questions about Vettel’s ongoing pace deficit and Vettel’s assertion that he has hit a “wall” with car performance and laptime, with Mekies insisting it was Ferrari’s responsibility to help its driver as much as possible. We look at the options for 2021 for the departing Ferrari star. In normal circumstances, Vettel, as one of two Ferrari drivers on the grid, would have been asked ad nauseam what Ferrari means to him. Vettel won 14 races for Ferrari, but just one over his final 46 races with the team. Much will depend on the seat he can bag, if he chooses to stay, and the commitment that team is willing to make with him. Click here to exit the well. Benefits from single ownership and a huge list of optional extras. This website uses Google Analytics to collect anonymous information such as the number of visitors to the site, and the most popular pages. 2016, he went winless. Because Vettel isn’t interested in making up the numbers. Renault is the other realistic option – and the French manufacturer would grab him with both hands if he suggests he is keen. Hartley Jr stated, “We are very pleased to be able to share with you some of our latest arrivals, all coming direct from the collection of four-time Formula 1 World Champion Sebastian Vettel. Yet that changing of the guard ultimately proved too significant. Vettel is a strong person, but he wants an arm around his shoulder. If you disable this cookie, we will not be able to save your preferences. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1526810873155-0');}); Initially, both Ferrari and Vettel had wanted to continue. Benefits from a fantastic service history and Ferrari ‘Red Book’ Classiche certification. There are other options, of course, but it seems these have emerged as his strongest two. Vettel, 33, joined Ferrari from Red Bull in 2015 amid much fanfare, with the German routinely describing racing for the Scuderia as his dream - … Ferrari were happy to keep him in the family but they didn't want to make a long-term commitment as they had a new love in their life. McLaren is the obvious choice, particularly if Sainz ends up going the other way. ‘I’m with my dream team’ – Hamilton plays down Ferrari move rumours. 2016 Ferrari F12tdf (SOLD)A car that boasts many special features and just 1,200km from new. Vettel suggested the atmosphere at Aston Martin is less stuffy than it was at powerhouse Ferrari. Please enable Strictly Necessary Cookies first so that we can save your preferences! 5 of the 8 cars listed are Ferrari’s. So, let me entertain you and everything will be fine. Ferrari and German Formula 1 racer Sebastian Vettel, have announced to part ways at the end of 2020. Sebastian Vettel to leave Ferrari at the end of 2020 F1 season, team confirm, ANALYSIS: Why Vettel and Ferrari broke up – and what happens next. It’s Ferrari, so obviously they have their pick of the bunch. We look at the options for 2021 for the departing Ferrari star, Leclerc insists 'there was always respect' between him and departing team mate Vettel, BUXTON: How Vettel's impending Ferrari departure will affect the driver market. The German driver was set to drive for the same team as his childhood hero, Michael Schumacher. Vettel insisted it wasn’t about the money in the statement. It would be sad if that dream ended, unfulfilled. The 2021 F1 driver market exploded into life on Tuesday morning when Ferrari and Sebastian Vettel decided there was no longer a “common desire to stay together” beyond the end of this year. ‘Mixed feelings’ seeing Red Bull race on with unbadged Honda power in 2022, says Yamamoto, Red Bull performance at unfavoured Bahrain shows they are ‘leading the pack’, says Wolff, Correa returns to the track for the first time since Spa crash, sporting Hubert tribute helmet, Hamilton says it will take ‘everything and more’ to repeat Bahrain success against Red Bull this season, © 2003-2021 Formula One World Championship Limited, Classic Team Radio: Vettel celebrates first Ferrari win. Like a mummy at night fightin' with bright lightnin'. Discussions – even if some were only preliminary – with potential candidates should Vettel not agree a deal have been taking place over several weeks. He could see he was no longer the chosen one, the driver the team relied on. 2016 Ferrari LaFerrari (SOLD)A very late production example and only 490km from new. At 32, age is on his side – but equally, he won’t be sticking around till he’s 40. Sebastian Vettel is determined to end his tenure at Ferrari "with dignity" after what has so far been a frustrating farewell campaign with the team.. Before the season started in Austria, Ferrari had already announced it would not extend Vettel's expiring contract, replacing the 33-year-old with McLaren's Carlos Sainz.Vettel signed for Racing Point that morphs into Aston Martin in 2021. Naturally, Vettel was acquired by Scuderia Ferarri. 2004 Ferrari Enzo (SOLD)Arguably the finest example offered for sale anywhere with only 1,790km from new. Ferrari holds the record for the most grand prix victories, but the prospects for a 239th GP win look slim on the evidence of the team's performance in the Styrian Grand Prix at the weekend. In 2017, the driver rebounded, claiming five race wins and finished 2nd in the standings. Vettel was the preferred option, and he said he wanted to stay. That in part makes sense because his real desire was to have the unconditional backing of the team he had dreamed of racing for. It's probably too late to turn back now anyway. He needs to feels like he’s wanted. When I was fortunate enough to have some one-to-one interview time with him at pre-season testing this year, it was evident that the fire still burned bright – he wanted to race, to fight for wins, to prove he still has what it takes. He has his family and a long list of things he’d love to have more time to spend doing. Ricciardo is out of contract at the end of the year and while they are very happy with him, it would be hard to explain to the board why they turned down a four-time world champion. Hamilton’s rise with Mercedes has been mirrored by Vettel’s gradual slide at Ferrari. Vettel’s departure from Ferrari came with the Italian outfit aware that it would take several years for the team to get back to the front of the grid. Das Beste, was er machen kann und was jeder machen kann, ist, die Jahre bei Ferrari zu vergessen. He said at the time that joining Ferrari was a dream, as he grew up idolizing “Michael Schumacher in … View photos from Sebastian Vettel’s car collection below. In 2019, the driver only claimed 1 win. The German had won four of the last five titles at the time and was best placed to challenge his hero Michael Schumacher’s record of seven. For 2020, the driver went without a win and finished an extremely disappointing 13th in the standings. Ferrari will launch an investigation into the conduct of their drivers Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc after they clashed with one another on track at the Brazilian Grand Prix.