Well he's still here and has just, probably, signed a lucrative long term deal with Ferrari.
I don't know, it just doesn't stack up. The timeline goes as follows:
Pre-season: the cars are rubbish because they have two less cylinders (a bizarre statement to say the least) and they boot up like a computer. Brave Sebastien decides to hitch up in Melbourne anyways.
Season starts: Vettel is angered at the lack of engine noise and let's everybody know. He suffers mechanical failures and the Red Bull is clearly not a match for the Mercedes. Much grumpiness and pulling of faces ensues.
Mid-season: Vettel has zero wins and is being beaten handily by his teammate, who is straining under the weight of three winner's wreaths and public adulation. No smiles.
And so on...
Now, at some point between the retirement considerations and the being beaten on track persistently and barely setting foot on the podium, or smiling, his mood has improved to the point that he has decided that he would now like to drive for a worse team than his current one in the same cars he claims to hate, in a sport that has nothing to do with racing?
Mind bogglingly disingenuous.
I think his problem has simply been it has been a trying year in competitive terms and he has not had the motivation. It has been a shock to him. Maybe Ferrari will provide that reset button he needs.
Edited by Knowlesy, 12 November 2014 - 14:01.