Sebastian Vettel, despite everything, is still smiling. The equanimity with which he faces his shortcomings this season and the realisation his Ferrari team cannot challenge Mercedes for the Formula One title, says much for his character.
Yet competing in the 11 remaining races in a car with which he is struggling weighs heavy and that smile must be beginning to fade. Little wonder that debate in the paddock before his home race at the German Grand Prix on Sunday revolves around whether he will retire at the end of the season.
Written by Giles Richards at Hockenheim
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/jul/26/sebastian-vettel-ferrari-future-german-grand-prix under the title “Sebastian Vettel to drive on despite an ill-matched car and the weight of Italy”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
