For the first time since 1990, a Formula 1 season could take place without a German driver.
Sebastian Vettel will leave Ferrari at the end of the 2020 season. It is not yet known whether the 32-year-old driver will join another team.
Ten years ago, 7 drivers were German on the starting grid, including Sebastian Vettel, Schumacher, Rosberg, Hulkenberg, Sutil, Nick Heidfeld and Timo Glock.
Ralf Schumacher thinks that a decrease in the craze for motor racing in the country could mean that there will not be a single German driver on the grid in 2021. He does not think that Sebastian Vettel would leave Ferrari without plan B .
The future of the quadruple title holder is currently uncertain. He said current circumstances have led him to reconsider his priorities.
Schumacher estimates that there have been many more backstage discussions than we can imagine.
In an interview with Sport1, he said: “It’s a bit of a shame, especially for Sebastian, who had a whole different dream with Ferrari. If he feels comfortable with it, it doesn’t matter. “
“At the end of the season, and especially since Monza, it was clear that the team had listened to Leclerc. I think there has been a lot more backstage controversy than you can imagine. “
“If a pilot no longer feels comfortable or no longer feels support, then he has to go. Sébastien was a bit unlucky that Leclerc had such a strong year ”.
Ralf also says it’s hard to believe that Sebastian Vettel has no other alternatives at this point. There are different rumors that link Vettel to teams like Mercedes or Renault. According to reports, Alonso is on pole to fill the vacant seat at Renault.
“There is, of course, a possibility that he will retire. But I read that he said that negotiations with Ferrari had failed because they were not long-term. “
“I’m very sure he has alternatives. He has no manager, but it would be unwise to make a decision without having an alternative. “
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