Sebastian Vettel May Replace Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes #f1news

#lewishamiltonretirement #vettelmercedes #f1news Sebastian Vettel has been backed to replace Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes if the 37-year-old steps away from Formula One following controversial events in Abu Dhabi. The end of the race at Yas Marina has stirred up a hornet's nest between teams specifically Mercedes and the FIA, after the race director influenced the outcome of the Drivers' Championship, handing Max Verstappen an advantage on the final lap of the race. Masi found himself in hot water after allowing just five cars, specifically the cars between leader Hamilton and second-placed Verstappen, to un-lap themselves with just five laps remaining of the title-deciding race. Despite leading the entire race, the Briton became a sitting duck on old, hard tyres as the race restarted for a last-lap dash to the chequered flag. After the race, the FIA pledged to open an investigation into what happened with Mercedes and Hamilton furious by the events. As the season grows closer, it's reported Mercedes want to see the appropriate action made by the FIA from their investigation, yet Hamilton's decision to return to the championship could be reliant on the outcome is of the inquiry. Meanwhile, former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher is already looking towards the future and believes Vettel could be a great replacement alongside George Russell this season. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe Now for Instant F1 and MotoGP News ►Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.