Today it was officially announced that Fernando Alonso will return to Formula 1 in 2021 at Renault, but that won’t be the biggest news this week. The editor in chief just made it Motorsport-Total.com known that there is even more sensation in the barrel.
Earlier this week there were rumors that today (Wednesday) a big announcement would be made from the Renault camp. These stories turned out to be correct, because this afternoon Alonso’s return to Formula 1 was announced. The Spaniard will take over from next season Daniel Ricciardo, which in turn goes to McLaren leaves. Alonso’s return is the news this week, but probably not for long. It usually reliable Motorsport-Total.com reports that “an even greater sensation” will be announced tomorrow morning.
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The editor-in-chief of the German news medium, Christian Nimmervoll, writes on Twitter that we can expect particularly great news tomorrow. “It’s a big day today in Formula 1, as this afternoon Fernando Alonso’s comeback with the Renault F1 Team was confirmed. Although I’m still blinking, I’m continuing to gather information on an even bigger thrill in Silly Season. More on this on Thursday morning, “writes the editor-in-chief.
If we look further on Twitter, the news seems to be related to the future of Sebastian Vettel. The four-time world champion has to leave after this season Ferrari and has not yet found a new employer. However, in recent days he has been increasingly associated with Red Bull Racing, where he might become the successor of Alexander Albon. Last Monday in conversation with ServusTV Vettel said that he had already spoken to Dr. Helmut Marko, the top man of the Austrian formation.
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Vettel did not yet know what he had discussed, but did say that we can expect more about the content of this conversation soon. “I asked Helmut for advice. I presented the situation to him and he has his heart on the tongue. I just talked to him about it and you will see the outcome,” said Vettel. Red Bull team principal Christian Horner was also present during this interview and said: “It’s difficult to fit him in because we didn’t expect him to hit the market. We never expected Ferrari to be so brutal not to offer him a new contract. ”
However, there are also rumors other than a switch to Red Bull. For example, after the disappointing Grand Prix of Austria, Vettel would live at odds with Ferrari and there would be an early departure from the Italian racing stable. Mick Schumacher is mentioned as someone who could temporarily succeed him.
Another option is an announcement from the camp of Mercedes. Lewis Hamilton I Valtteri Bottas have an expiring contract there and from the Silver arrows there is also some interest in Vettel’s services. The four-time world champion has German nationality and that could be a good marketing move for Mercedes, according to Wolff. If this is the case, the following question immediately arises: what will Hamilton / Bottas do? After all, a seat will have to be vacated if Mercedes decides to contract Vettel.
Several options seem to be possible, because there are also rumors that Vettel is in the picture at Racing Point, which will be known as Aston Martin next season. Owner Lawrence Stroll spares no expense to forge a successful formation. Is he willing to Sergio Pérez or Lance Stroll to get out of the way to enable the arrival of Vettel?
Finally, it could be that Vettel announces his retirement or a sabbatical, if the news at all concerns the future of the German. In any case, we will keep a close eye on the relevant news source, because tomorrow more will be known about the ‘big sensation’, as Nimmvervoll describes it on his Twitter account.
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