Four-time world champion appears to be surprised and shocked, says F1’s Ross Brawn
London — Sebastian Vettel endured a nightmare start to the season in Austria on Sunday, and Formula One’s motorsport MD, Ross Brawn, suggested being dropped by Ferrari for 2021 had affected his concentration.
Spaniard Sainz is the man replacing the German at Maranello in 2021 alongside Charles Leclerc, who finished a surprise second on Sunday despite Ferrari’s performance problems. “Sometimes, the things that put off a driver are quite subtle. Sebastian has appeared surprised and shocked by what has happened and it must be a distraction, understandably so.”Vettel told reporters at Spielberg that he had been surprised when Ferrari decided in May they were not renewing his contract, and he had not been offered a new deal despite understanding he was the No 1 choice.
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