F1: Vettel Won't Forget Ferrari's Behavior, Says Marko

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F1: Vettel Won’t Forget Ferrari’s Behavior, Says Marko

Helmut Marko says Ferrari's tactics from 2012 left a bad taste in Sebastian Vettel's mouth...

SPEED Staff / GMM | Posted December 13, 2012 GMM Newswire

Sebastian Vettel (Right) talks with Ferrari team boss Stefano Domenicali earlier this year. (Photo: LAT Photographic)

Ferrari has damaged its chances of ever luring Sebastian Vettel from Red Bull, Helmut Marko claims.

It has been rumored for some time that German Vettel, Red Bull's triple consecutive and reigning World Champion, might one day consider a move to Ferrari.

But outspoken Austrian Marko said: "Sebastian has the memory of an elephant. He logs everything.

"And he will remember exactly how Ferrari behaved after the finale," he told Sport Bild.

Marko is referring to Ferrari's end-of-season suggestion that Vettel, 25, should be stripped of his latest title for overtaking illegally in Brazil late last month.

Marko claims Ferrari's charge was "below the belt," and that Vettel himself was unimpressed.

Vettel is quoted as saying: "You don't want to lose, but you still should know how to.

"You have to respect your opponent and recognize their good performances," he added.