Sebastian Vettel wants to continue his Formula 1 career after this season.
The four-time world champion, who has been waiting for a win since September 2019, has started talks with his employer Aston Martin. “I’m talking to the team and there is a clear intention to continue,” said the 35-year-old before the French Grand Prix in Le Castellet.
“I said that at some point the talks will start,” added Vettel. That has now happened. There is no concrete result yet as to whether he will continue to drive for Aston Martin or decide to do something else. “We’ll soon see where we stand,” said Vettel before the twelfth round of the season near the Mediterranean coast.
Vettel’s contract with the English carmaker Aston Martin expires at the end of the year, and there has recently been speculation about a possible end to the German’s career. Media reports had also linked Vettel to a move to McLaren. “I know a few people there, but it’s just rumors,” said Vettel.
Vettel is currently far from the podium
Aston Martin around team boss Mick Krack had already emphasized that they would like to continue working with the 53-time Grand Prix winner. The Heppenheimer has been driving for the racing team since last year, but finds himself far from the podium. He had originally switched to Ferrari in 2021 after six frustrating years to make another bid for the title. From 2010 to 2013 he won the world title four times in a Red Bull racing car.
Vettel said of his current situation: “We have an update that is not working properly yet. We hope that we’ll get more answers this weekend.” The goal is to become “more competitive in midfield,” said the 14th overall in the World Cup. By just 15 points he is miles behind leader Max Verstappen (208) in the Red Bull at the halfway point in the season.
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