Even though he has ended his career, Sebastian Vettel can’t do without Formula 1. The ex-driver shows this again and again. The Heppenheim native has often appeared at a race weekend. This was also the case in Brazil, when he caused a surprise (more about it here).
He returns just in time for a hot phase in Formula 1. Max Verstappen and Lando Norris are fighting for the world championship crown. Who is Vettel keeping his fingers crossed for? The former driver speaks plainly.
Formula 1: Vettel talks about the World Cup fight
Max Verstappen’s lead in Formula 1 has continued to shrink in recent weeks. Lando Norris senses his chance. A more than just exciting fight is looming. Many experts have already named their favorites. Who does Vettel think it will be?
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“As much as I would like for all of us to have things get really exciting until the end, I think that Max is now so hardened and drives so confidently…” said Vettel on the “Sky microphone” in Sao Paulo, praising Verstappen : “We rarely see mistakes on his part.”
He also speaks from the hearts of every fan: “As an independent viewer, I would of course like it to be even closer.” Nevertheless, it is clear to him: “I would say that the role of favorite is clearly distributed and lies with Max.”
“Shall we bet?”
There was even a bet at the end. “Should we bet?” Vettel said to Timo Glock, Sky expert. “We’ll come up with something, but I think Max will win it,” said the former Formula 1-Star. Glock then replies: “You come into the dressing room to comment once if you lose the bet.”
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For the four-time world champion, this more than just exciting world championship fight is about something else. Now, however, there is another reason for Vettel to keep his fingers crossed for Verstappen. The fans, however, would celebrate hearing the former audience favorite on the microphone.
