According to a former F1 boss, Sebastian Vettel has to be careful at Aston Martin. This is not only due to the general politics behind the scenes, but also to the Wolff-Stroll tandem.
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Not many in the F1 circuit have such enormous influence and power as Aston Martin owner Lawrence Stroll and his Mercedes counterpart Toto Wolff. While Lawrence is the majority owner of Aston Martin, Toto Wolff also holds shares in the British brand.
“I am of the opinion that the combination of Stroll / Wolff is a very dangerous combination for Sebastian Vettel. Many factors play a role in the background, ”said the former head of the Hispania team, Colin Kolles. (Quotes from German translated with Google)
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BAKU, AZERBAIJAN – APRIL 26: Mercedes GP Executive Director Toto Wolff speaks at the team bosses press conference during practice for the Azerbaijan F1 Grand Prix at Baku City Circuit on April 26, 2019 in Baku, Azerbaijan. (Photo by Dan Istitene / Getty Images)
Kolles has a long-standing rift with Toto Wolff. And that’s why he doesn’t have many flattering things to say about the Austrian businessman –
“He is called (Toto Wolff, editor’s note) Mr. Stroll’s lap dog. That’s a quote from Bernie Ecclestone. “
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This has led many to question his signature in the first place. While most associate it with brand building, ex-Red Bull driver David Coulthard has a unique point of view –
“I wonder if it’s part of branding, but that it’s not necessarily about Aston Martin, but also about Lance Stroll. If he beat Vettel, he could rightly say that he could be a future champion too. “
Formula 1 F1 – Emilia Romagna Grand Prix – Autodromo Enzo and Dino Ferrari, Imola, Italy – Sebastian Vettel from Aston Martin at the FIA press conference FIA / Handout via REUTERS
It undoubtedly did wonders for Charles Leclerc’s reputation. He surpassed Vettel last year and continued his fall as one of the future F1 world champions. It certainly won’t harm Lance Stroll’s image either. This will go a long way towards removing the contract driver brand from its name.
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