Sebastian Vettel was ‘close’ to retiring, confirms Aston Martin move for 2021 – Wide World of Sports

Four-time Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel was close to retiring from the sport before deciding to race for Racing Point next season.
The team, which will be renamed Aston Martin, announced Thursday that Vettel will be replacing Sergio Perez, who had said a day earlier that he was leaving. The team said Vettel has signed for the 2021 season “and beyond” but did not reveal the length of the contract.
For Vettel, it ends months of speculation about his future after Ferrari made it clear it …

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