Alonso is heading to McLaren.
Four-time Formula 1 world champion Sebastian Vettel is leaving Red Bull, the team confirmed this morning.
Christian Horner revealed that Ferrari had made Vettel “a very attractive offer,” with Fernando Alonso moving to McLaren despite having two years left on his Ferrari deal.
Vettel only informed Red Bull team principal Horner of his decision late on Friday night, in the middle of the Japanese Grand Prix weekend, with Horner adding, “All I can do is wish him the very best for the future.”
Russian Toro Rosso driver Daniil Kvyat will replace Vettel at Red Bull.
“I’m not leaving because I don’t like the team or individuals, I’m not running away from anything,” Vettel said.
“The voice inside me, the hunger to do something new was bigger. It was not the easiest decision but you have to listen to your heart.”
He refused to admit he was joining Ferrari, although this is expected in the coming days, saying: “I don’t have anything I can confirm now. For now, I can’t say much.”
