Sebastian Vettel looks set to announce he will replace Fernando Alonso at Ferrari for the 2015 season after confirming he will leave Red Bull at the end of the year.
The German has won four titles with the team since he was promoted from Toro Rosso in 2009, but feels a change of team is now appropriate.
Whilst it hasn’t been confirmed where Vettel is heading – though heavily hinted by team principal Christian Horner – news from high level sources that Alonso has agreed to leave for McLaren suggests Vettel will take up his seat.
A statement released by the team confirmed Vettel’s departure and it’s believed he activated a break clause in his contract which wasn’t due to end until 2015.
“Sebastian Vettel has advised us that he will be leaving Red Bull at the end of the 2014 season,” it read.
“We want to warmly thank Sebastian for the incredible role he has played at Red Bull for the last six years.”
Red Bull will promote Daniil Kyvat from Toro Rosso to drive alongside Daniel Ricciardo.
“As we wish Sebastian well in the next stage of his career, we also look to the future with excitement, as the vacancy makes way for the next generation of Red Bull racers.
“The Red Bull Junior Programme has developed some proven talents in recent times, including Sebastian Vettel and Daniel Ricciardo, who has excelled in the RB10 and become a three-time Formula One race winner in his first season with the team.
“We’re pleased to announce that Daniel will be joined in the team for 2015 by another rising star from the Junior Programme, Daniil Kvyat.”
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