Suffice to say, COVID-19 has had a significantly negative impact in Formula 1 circles. Whether you’re talking about stakeholders, race promoters, team employees, fans, or Lando Norris’ haircut, there’s been plenty of losers, and yet while he might not be among those who first come to mind, spare a though for Sebastian Vettel. Even before the world went into lockdown, 2020 saw the four-time F1 world champion put in a tough spot. Upended as he was by Charles Leclerc in 2019, he came into the year with equal status to a teammate for the first time since 2009, and then the Scuderia went out and committed to his rival for a further five years while his own contract is still set to expire...
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