Sebastian Vettel insists “the fire is still burning” – although he admits the thought of retirement has crossed his mind. With his friend Kimi Raikkonen now having departed Formula 1, a cluster of the more senior drivers are contenders to be the next to call time on their career. Vettel is an obvious candidate, having gone eight years since his last World Championship and two full seasons without a race win, firmly entrenched as a midfield racer with Aston Martin in 2021. It would appear his fellow veterans Lewis Hamilton, still seeking an eighth Drivers’ world title, and Fernando Alonso, who made an encouraging return from a two-year sabbatical, would perhaps have more incentive...
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