Vettel won't 'run away' from Ferrari disaster

Ferrari has endured a dismal start to its 2020 campaign but Sebastian Vettel has no intention of leaving the Maranello ship prematurely regardless of how low it may sink.

An off-the-pace SF1000 coupled with blunders from both Ferrari drivers have left the Italian squad with no place to hide as it scrambles to regain its footing and rectify its course.

The Scuderias's dramatic under-performance has perhaps left the departing Vettel thinking that the 2020 season can't end soon enough.

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But publicly, the German rejected speculation that he could throw in the towel and abandon ship mid-season.

"No I don't think so," he told Formula1.com. "So I'm not running away from it.

"I think I have something to prove, mostly to myself. And that's why I'm here for.

"Obviously a lot of guys in the team have given so much to me in the last couple of years. And just out of respect I want to give that support back and bring it to a worthy end, so I'm not at all even considering running away."

Berger: Aston Martin deal is in the works for Vettel

Vettel's future in the sport looked bleak for 2021, with reasonable options scarce or improbable. But the prospect of a move to Aston Martin Racing is gaining momentum and the man himself insists "anything is possible".

"Obviously my future at this stage is open. Anything is possible," Vettel said.

"If the right package comes up, then I’m very interested. If not, then I’m certainly not the type of guy that just hangs around just to participate or grab some money. That has never been my intention."

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Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.