“We must take it into consideration,” says Mercedes’ Toto WolffDaniel Ricciardo and Carlos Sainz touted as replacementsSebastian Vettel’s impending departure from
Ferrari has dramatically reopened the drivers’ market, with even Mercedes admitting his availability changes the dynamic.
The 32-year-old’s deal concludes at the end of 2020 and despite both Ferrari and Vettel previously expressing their ambition to extend it, contract negotiations broke down with the four-time world champion bluntly stating there was “no longer a common desire” to work together.