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Rumour: Vettel to be replaced by former teammate!

Rumour: Vettel to be replaced by former teammate!

21-07-2019 10:10 Last update: 10:37
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The Formula 1 standings don't make great reading for Sebastian Vettel, as the Ferrari driver sits fourth in the Drivers' Championship. With questions surrounding his future being chucked around, Kimi Raikkonen is the latest person to be lined up to replace him.

Vettel has had a tough season so far, with incidents in Canada and at the British Grand Prix the story of his season. Combine this with Ferrari's inability to challenge Mercedes and the emergence of Charles Leclerc it is reported that the four-time World Champion is contemplating his future in the sport. 

Valtteri Bottas, Fernando Alonso amongst many have been linked with a return to the Scuderia but the latest driver reported to be lined up for Vettel's seat is his former teammate Kimi Raikkonen.

The rumour

CircusF1.com are reporting that Kimi Raikkonen could be the man to return to Ferrari if Vettel chooses to call it a day. They are reporting that because of the necessity to have a World Champion in a Ferrari, Kimi Raikkonen is the man to fulfil the role. 

Raikkonen only left the Maranello last year but his good form at Alfa Romeo is reported by Circus F1 to be the driving force behind what would be a shock move. With Lewis Hamilton the only other World Champion on the grid, could we see Kimi back in a Ferrari?

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