Press comments on Vettel's move to Aston Martin: "Mission Redemption"

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No longer fits: Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari

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After being retired from Ferrari, Sebastian Vettel will start for the British works team Aston Martin from next season.

The international press comments on the 33-year-old's change:

GREAT BRITAIN

"The Guardian"

: "The timing of Vettel's announcement seems to have been arranged to overshadow Ferrari's celebration of the 1000th Formula 1 race in Mugello. Vettel had made it clear that he would continue to enjoy Formula 1 and that he would absolutely The 33-year-old has had some success with Ferrari but made mistakes which proved costly and was beaten by Lewis Hamilton, who has won the last three titles in a row. "

"The Telegraph"

: "After Ferrari canceled his contract so abruptly in May, Vettel will probably not regret that he stole the show from his employer this weekend in view of the anniversary in Mugello."

SPAIN

"As"

: "Sebastian Vettel has rewritten the script for the Tuscan Grand Prix. Seb stole the lead role from his racing team the week Ferrari wanted to regain it."

"Mundo Deportivo"

: "Vettel has decided to bet on the option of Aston Martin and Strolls Millions. They see in" Seb "the experience, leadership, commitment and diligence that they are looking for for a project that is in should be a winning project for a few years. "

ITALY

"Gazzetta dello Sport"

: "Vettel signs with Aston Martin until 2021 and meets Ferrari. Agent Vettel, Mission Redemption. The new 007 speaks German. People who are close to Sebastian Vettel swear that the timing was not on purpose. (. ..) But news of his move to Racing Point had a monopoly in the media and stole the show from Ferrari ahead of the Mugello GP and the 1000th Ferrari GP celebration. "

"Corriere dello Sport"

: "The German driver's signature comes on the eve of the Tuscan Grand Prix, where Ferrari will celebrate its 1000th Formula 1 race. A message that has been circulating in the paddock for some time despite the ritual denials. As a dowry for the British team, Vettel brings four world championship titles and an absolute leading position: The takeover of one of the most important drivers in Formula 1 confirms the ambitions of the team led by Lawrence Stroll. "

"La Repubblica"

: "An announcement that was expected after the rumors of the last few months and was almost predictable after Sergio Pérez greeted the team and their fans and stated that his story with Racing Point would end in late 2020. Vettel, 33 Years old, four-time world champion, knew that he would not continue with the Cavallino. Racing Point, "copy" of the Mercedes 2019, is proving to be very competitive and is aiming for promotion to the top of the grid. "

"Corriere della Sera"

: "Rudeness at the party, Aston announces the signing of Seb. In Mugello a Formula 1 race takes place for the first time, the 1000th of Ferrari. These are not happy times, but history is history. (.. .) It's a shame that the spoilsport sneaked into Ferrari's home: The announcement of Sebastian Vettel's move to Racing Point exudes an aura of rudeness. Let the celebration begin. "

"Tuttosport"

:

goodbye to Vettel spoils the party."

SWITZERLAND

"

: "On May 12th, the Swiss resident was dismissed from Ferrari at the end of the season. Even before the start of the Corona season! Vettel's new employer is now officially known. Three days before Ferrari's anniversary race (1000th GP) in Mugello. After 248 races and 53 victories so far, Vettel can spit something into the soup of his current team and take his current team out of the limelight. "

AUSTRIA

"Kurier"

: "He tried in vain to emulate his childhood idol Michael Schumacher and is now announcing his move just before Ferrari's 1000th Grand Prix in Italy on Sunday. Rumors about the banding with the team from Silverstone had recently persisted in the context of the racing series. "

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