When Kimi Raikkonen closes the door to Formula 1, one thinks of Fernando Alonso and Sebastian Vettel. The two drivers follow Raikkonen in their experience and it’s a pretty sad thought not to have the champions in the sport. Although the fans still have some time to be sad that Vettel has left the sport, the future for the German is still open.
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Although Sebastian Vettel has extended his contract with Aston Martin by 2022, the certainty ends here. When asked about his plans for the coming season, Vettel simply replied: “The honest answer is: I don’t know.”
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The 34-year-old stated that his focus is initially on being successful with the team. “The focus is on scoring as many points as possible this year and getting the next year going. Then we’ll see how things develop with the new cars. “
While the team has outlined a complete five-year plan, the question arises: Will Vettel be there for the five years? Whether in sport or in the same team, Vettel remains unsure. “I don’t know. That’s the truth.”
Sebastian Vettel in the Aston Martin master plan
The four-time world champion has had an extraordinary career; This makes it an indispensable gem for Aston Martin. As a crucial part of her five-year plan, Lawrence Stroll would also like to benefit from Vettel’s inputs and knowledge from his time in Formula 1.
Formula 1 F1 – Belgian Grand Prix – Spa-Francorchamps, Spa, Belgium – August 29, 2021 Aston Martins Sebastian Vettel gets out of the car pool via REUTERS / John Thys before the start due to bad weather
For now, we are guaranteed to see Vettel driving in green to welcome the new era of sport. Looking to the future, Vettel believes in the vision the team has for themselves. “When we look at other teams, a five-year plan is not the wrong approach. Of course we want to be successful sooner. And next year everything will be set to zero. “
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With the clean swing of the new regulations and the new car, Vettel sees “a good, real opportunity to take a big step forward”.
Formula 1 F1 – Monaco Grand Prix – Circuit de Monaco, Monte Carlo, Monaco – May 20, 2021 Aston Martins Sebastian Vettel in action during practice REUTERS / Gonzalo Fuentes
At the moment, however, Honey Ryder Vettel has not achieved the results he would have hoped for. His last two podium finishes were due to the misfortune of the more powerful cars in midfield; a situation that he cannot always rely on.
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Still, the British outfit promises growth and Rome wasn’t built in a day. Maybe one day we’ll see Vettel on the top step of the podium more often. However, will it be in British Green?
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