Sebastian Vettel Leave Ferrari End Of This Season

Sebastian Vettel (Instagram @vettelofficial)

JAKARTA - Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari failed to reach an agreement regarding a new contract. The four-time world champion decided to leave the team bearing the prancing horse logo at the end of this year.

Mattia Binotto, head of the Ferrari team, confirmed the news on Ferrari's official website on Tuesday, May 12.

"This is a decision taken jointly by us and Sebastian, which both sides think is the best. This is not an easy decision to achieve, given Sebastian's value as a driver and as a person. There is no particular reason for this decision, regardless of trust. general and peaceful that the time has come to part ways for us to achieve our respective goals, "said Binotto. Launching the official Ferrari page.

Vettel has become a part of Ferrari history. With 14 Grands Prix won, Vettel is the team's third most successful racer.

He is also the person who has scored the most points with Ferrari. In five years together, Vettel and Ferrari have finished in the top three of the Drivers' Championship three times. He also makes a significant contribution to the team's constant presence in the top three in the Constructors standings.

Scuderia Ferrari Mission Winnow and Sebastian Vettel decide not to extend their contract https://t.co/LMvLsJZiP8

- Scuderia Ferrari (ScuderiaFerrari) May 12, 2020

"On behalf of everyone at Ferrari, I would like to thank Sebastian for his extraordinary professionalism and the human qualities he has shown over the past five years, during which we share so many great moments. We have not managed to win a world title together, which is what it is. will be his fifth, but we believe that we can still gain a lot from this unusual 2020 season, "continued Binotto.

Meanwhile, Vettel said, money was not the main problem that made him and Ferrari have to end his cooperation.

"My relationship with Scuderia Ferrari will be completed by the end of 2020. To get the best results in this sport, it is very important for all parties to work in perfect harmony. The team and I recognize that there is no longer a common desire to stay together beyond the end of this season. "Financial matters did not play a part in this joint decision. That's not the way I think when I make certain choices and it will never happen," explained Vettel.

We stand by Sebastian in any decision he makes.We will be there for him always no matter what and we hope that any decision he takes about his future will only bring him happiness. He deserves happiness. He deserves everything good in the world. pic.twitter.com/2g6UewZ1Aw

- Sebastian Vettel # 5 (@sebvettelnews) May 12, 2020

He continued, what has happened in the last few months has caused both parties to ponder what their real priorities are.

"Someone needs to use his imagination and adopt a new approach to a changed situation. I myself will take the time to reflect on what is really important when it comes to my future," said the German.

"Scuderia Ferrari occupies a special position in Formula 1 and I wish it all the success it deserves. Finally, I want to thank the entire Ferrari family and all the 'tifosi' around the world, for the support they have given me over the years. -years, "the 32-year-old concluded.