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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
Vettel, now 17 points behind the Briton after starting eight ahead, led from pole position until rain caused chaos in the closing laps.
The Ferrari driver exuded confidence he can overhaul championship leader Lewis Hamilton in the seven remaining races if he and the team avoid making any major mistakes.
With this win, Vettel trimmed Lewis Hamilton's Formula One lead to 17 points with eight races remaining.
German media, who flagged up the departure on Monday night, reported Vettel had rejected the terms being offered by Ferrari.
Australian Daniel Ricciardo will leave Renault and race for McLaren in 2021.
Ferrari have said Vettel remains their first choice to partner young Monegasque Charles Leclerc but reports in Italy have suggested they want an answer by the end of April to ensure potential replacements are still available.
Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Sebastian Vettel have been seen mixing with people outside their individual team groups.
The two-time Le Mans 24 Hours endurance winner and former Ferrari driver, who turns 39 this month, secured his championships in 2005 and 2006 and most recently raced for McLaren in 2018.
The 33-year-old German replaces Mexican Sergio Perez at the team formerly known as Racing Point.
Vettel was demoted to second after being slapped with a five-second penalty for a dangerous re-entry after running off the track.
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