The silly season in Formula 1 is in full swing. Most of the drivers had signed contract extensions with their teams before the start of the silly season. It looked like Alfa Romeo and Williams were the only teams with vacancies. But it looks like Aston Martin could take part in the action.
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Aston Martin team principal Otmar Szafnauer stated that while the team is happy with Sebastian Vettel, some reports suggested the team offered the seat to Fernando Alonso. But now Aston Martin has poured cold water over such proposals.
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We like Sebastian Vettel and he likes us: Aston Martin Team Principal
As reported by Auto und Motor Sport, the American mentioned that the team was very interested in extending Vettel’s contract. However, some sources had mentioned that Lawrence Stroll had offered the seat of Seb Fernando Alonso for the 2022 season. Alonso declined the offer and stayed with Alpine.
“Lawrence Stroll did not offer Fernando Alonso a ride, as reported in some media. Lawrence had lunch? [Alonso’s manager] Flavio Briatore during the summer break in Sardinia.
He and Flavio are friends. For many years they often have lunch together in Sardinia. It was a social occasion, nothing more, ”said the Aston Martin team, which denies that Stroll offered Alonso a contract.
Formula 1 F1 – Emilia Romagna Grand Prix – Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola, Italy – April 16, 2021, Aston Martin Team Principal and Chief Executive Officer Otmar Szafnauer during the FIA / Handout press conference via REUTERS
“We have a one-plus-one contract. Certain dates are set in it, which we have to decide on. The deadline has not yet been reached, ”said Szafnauer about Vettel’s contract.
“There is a time window in which we want to sit down. That’s not far. We like Sebastian and he likes us. Now we have to talk about how things should go next year, ”said Ottmar.
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The German driver is confident that he will stay in F1 for the next season
Sebastian Vettel is confident that he will continue his partnership with Aston Martin in the coming season. The four-time world champion joined the Silverstone team this season after being deposed by Ferrari.
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“Yes, I think so,” said Vettel, whether he will be on the network in the next season.
Formula 1 F1 – Dutch Grand Prix – Circuit Zandvoort, Zandvoort, Netherlands – September 2, 2021 Aston Martins Sebastian Vettel during the FIA press conference pool on REUTERS / Kenzo Tribouillard
“I’m not following the driver market that much now. As for my position, everything is clear so far, “said Vettel about his contract for the 2022 season.
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The German driver hopes to be able to sign the contract as soon as possible in order to extend his stay in Formula 1.
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