Munich – Sebastian Vettel’s hairstyle doesn’t really fit, he also looks a bit tired when he looks at the camera.
But what only makes his appearance more authentic. In times of the corona crisis and pandemic fear, almost all of Europe is affected by exit restrictions and contact bans. Concern about the future anyway. Who cares about the look?
Real rarity value
Unpainted video switching and jerky shirt-sleeved interviews are the order of the day and, without question, exude a certain charm. That is of course informative and entertaining.
At Vettel anyway.
After all, the German is a staunch social media refuser, only takes place on Twitter and Co. through official clips. Therefore, the appearance alone has a certain rarity value.
Because he made an exception for Ferrari and his fans and asked himself some questions on Instagram. The exception: questions about his future.
But “Sky Sports Italia” allegedly found an answer: As the Italians report, Ferrari Vettel is said to have offered a new one-year contract, with reduced pay. His last contract, which went over three years and expires after the 2020 season, is expected to give him around 33 million euros a year.
A rather short-term, cautious solution. Vettel would be 34 at the end of 2021. In the season after that there will also be new cars, the new rules that have been postponed for a year because of Corona. A solution that makes perfect sense.
Vettel in a duel with Leclerc under pressure
One thing was clear: Vettel has to deliver in 2020, has to prove himself in a duel with his team rival Charles Leclerc after a weak 2019 season. Should show that he still has leader and World Cup qualities.
Team boss Mattia Binotto had made this clear before the start of the season in Australia: “It is in his hands.”
Unfortunately that’s incorrect. The corona virus paralyzed the motorsport world shortly before the start, Formula 1 rescheduled all races indefinitely until mid-June.
Vettel: No exclamation marks
So Vettel doesn’t have much in hand. Because for the time being he has no chance to put an exclamation mark.
Whereby: The Scuderia gave a weak picture at the test drives in Barcelona, was only the third force behind Mercedes and Red Bull.
It is quite possible that the racing team can even accommodate the break in terms of sport. And in the end also Vettel, who emphasizes again and again that winning the World Cup title with the Reds still drives him.
Either way: Vettel has to wait, he is condemned to do nothing at the moment.
Vettel: nuts and bolts against boredom
He therefore wants to pass the time as a hobby mechanic. “It’s probably a good idea to deal with nuts and bolts and a little restoration work so that you don’t go crazy,” said Vettel.
He hoped that he would get on working on his old motorcycle. “It looks like we have a little more free time,” said Vettel.
When asked by a fan what advice he would currently give people, Vettel said: “Take it seriously, take care of yourself and other people, especially the elderly, keep your distance and wash your hands. Don’t take it lightly , be responsible. ”
Vettel as an engineer? “Could be something for the future”
When asked if he could imagine an engineering career, Vettel replied: “Before my professional career, when I finished school, I actually planned to go to university and study mechanical engineering. That fascinates me until today to see exactly how things work and to understand exactly what is happening in our car. “
And maybe that’s an option for the time after Formula 1. Vettel: “Of course I’ve developed a lot of other interests in the meantime, but that could be something for the future.”
For the time being, however, he will chase his title number five. Apparently at least until 2021 inclusive.
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