Aston Martin wants longer contract for Vettel in 'any shape or form'
Lawrence Stroll did not offer Sergio Perez a contract extension in 2020 and chose Sebastian Vettel as his replacement. At Aston Martin they are satisfied with Sebastian Vettel and therefore Stroll Sr. hopes that the multiple World Champion will stay with the British team for the coming years.
Up until last season the team was known as Racing Point, but after Stroll became a shareholder of Aston Martin the name was changed. Stroll has big plans, because with Vettel not only was a big name brought in, but also a lot of new personnel was recruited and a new factory is currently being built on a 37,000 square metre plot of land.
Aston Martin aims world titles
"When we became Aston Martin, it wasn't transformative in name only, it was transformative in the direction and the plans of the business, and the direction the business was going in. We were recruiting over 250 new people and it is not just the quantity but the quality, and it is all about bringing Aston Martin back to winning World Championships," Stroll explained on Beyond the Grid. Stroll further explained his ambitious plans.
Vettel currently occupies twelfth place in the World Championship, but that could also have been eleventh if he hadn't been disqualified in Hungary. At Aston Martin they are in touch with the input of the seasoned 34-year-old driver. "Obviously, to have a four-time World Champion and the experience he can bring to the team, which has never won a World Championship... so the way to think and to act."
Vettel contract
Vettel competed for Ferrari for six seasons from 2015, but he did not get a contract extension. "For Sebastian, it really was a beginning of a new journey, of this new team coming to life, and he wanted to be part of it for the beginning, and hopefully will remain forever in one way, shape or form," the Canadian billionaire concluded. Currently, Vettel is under contract until 2022.
Lawrence wants to have some ‘creed’ at the team by being able to market the fact that they have a multiple world champion driving for them. Afterall, once Kimmi retires, there are only 3 WDC in the field. The other 2 will retire with their presents teams, so Seb is the only champion available. In terms of speed and talents, there are at least 4 or 5 younger drivers who are a lot better than Seb is, but they are not a WDC.
its not just the reputation, its his experience and personality. hes been in formula one for almost 15 years, hes popular and hes commited to helping the team and learning. at the very least hes a good role model for lance to learn from, and will help the team develope due to his experience within the red bull and ferrari systems.
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