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“I Signed Something”- Sebastian Vettel Confirms Ferrari Trip With Racing Point F1 Boss Amid Aston Martin Rumors

Published 08/06/2020, 1:43 PM EDT

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Sebastian Vettel just can’t stop getting out of the news in recent weeks. The German has long been rumored with a move to Racing Point/Aston Martin for 2021.

He has even admitted to having ‘loose talks’ with the team. But nothing concrete has materialized just yet.

Nevertheless, with each passing day, it seems like a move may be nearing reality for Vettel. At least, if the amount of contact we have seen between Vettel and Racing Point boss Otmar Szafnauer is anything to go by.

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A day or two after the race in Britain, Vettel was spotted catching a ride with Szafnauer. And one can only imagine how the rumors picked up speed thereafter.

The 4-time World Champion was jokingly quizzed about that incident on Thursday’s drivers’ press conference. Vettel was asked if he found any contract papers in Otmar’s car, to which Vettel replied with some humor of his own.

“I signed something. I think it was a waiver in case he crashed that I was fine with it. That was a joke. Just making sure as nowadays people are getting things a bit wrong,” he said.

Sebastian Vettel talks about his little trip with the Racing Point boss

via Imago

When asked about his ride with Szafnauer, Vettel said, “Correct, we went to the gas station. Then he went home, and I went somewhere else. It’s a nice car, a Ferrari 488 Pista. He talked about it a year ago, now he has one.

“I think it’s a bit peculiar that people make a big thing out of everything.”

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Unfortunately for Vettel, as long as he remains without a contract, everything he does with a member of another team, he’s likely to end up in the news more often than not.

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Reportedly, there was to be a big announcement made by Racing Point regarding Vettel, but Sergio Perez’s health took priority.

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Nevertheless, for now, Vettel would be aiming for some redemption at this weekend’s 70th Anniversary Grand Prix. He has had a horrid start to the season and 10 points in 4 races aren’t going to please a man who was once a serial winner.

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Having struggled with his car throughout the campaign, he wouldn’t have very high hopes going into the next race. However, expect him to give no less than 100% in a bid to improve his results.

SOURCE- Twitter.com- Luke SmithMotorsport Magazin.com

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Ronan Carvalho is senior F1 author for Essentiallysports. Ronan is currently pursuing his Journalism degree from St. Xavier's College.
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