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Why Aston Martin is the perfect next step for Sebastian Vettel

After heavy speculation linked Sebastian Vettel with a move to Aston Martin for 2021, the four-time champion has now signed a deal with the team. With a tantalising project ahead, Vettel has the perfect arena to build a team around him

Luke Smith Sep 10, 2020, 3:41 PM

Ever since Sebastian Vettel's exit from Ferrari was confirmed in May, the four-time Formula 1 world champion has publicly remained relaxed about his future.

The eagerness from F1 fans - and, naturally, the media - to learn about his next step was always met with composure from Vettel. This was not a decision he was going to take lightly.

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Author Luke Smith

Luke Smith is Autosport’s Formula 1 reporter. Luke has been working in F1 as a journalist since 2013, initially alongside a History degree at University College London. Luke served as the lead F1 writer at American broadcaster NBC Sports from 2013-17 before spending two years as the F1 Editor for Crash.net. Luke joined Autosport for the 2020 season.

Luke is also a contributor to The New York Times for its F1 special reports, and has previously worked with Al Jazeera and CNBC, as well as hosting FIA press conferences. Outside of F1, Luke is a fan of sports and music, with an ever-growing vinyl collection, and has being bitten by the running bug in recent years. He also runs a surprisingly popular blog reviewing the often-terrible media centre coffee from his F1 travels.