Sebastian Vettel to join Aston Martin for 2021 Season as Sergio Perez departs

Sebastian Vettel will join Aston Martin F1 Team for the 2021 Formula One season.

The four-time world champion will move to the newly-rebranded Racing Point squad on a long-term deal – replacing Sergio Perez.

The move comes following Ferrari’s decision not to retain the German’s services for next season – signing Carlos Sainz Jr. in his place.

Sebastian Vettel was delighted to have a seat confirmed for the 2021 season.

“I’m extremely proud to say that I will become an Aston Martin driver in 2021.
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“The energy and commitment of Lawrence [Stroll] to the sport is inspiring and I believe we can build something very special together.

“I still have so much love for Formula 1 and my only motivation is to race at the front of the grid.

“To do so with Aston Martin will be a huge privilege”

The 53-time Grand Prix winner will be partnered by Lance Stroll – leaving no room for Perez – who was only one year into a three year deal with the Silverstone-based squad.

The Mexican driver admitted that the end of his seven-year stint with the team hurts – but wished the Aston Martin team well in their new guise.

“I don’t have a plan B, my intention is to continue racing here [in Formula One], but that would depend on me finding a project that motivates me to continue giving my 100% each lap.”

The 30-year-old has been linked to a switch to both Haas and Alfa Romeo for the 2021 season – with no seats filled in either team.

A move to the latter would see Perez return to the team formerly known as Sauber – where he made his F1 debut in 2011.

However, both teams offer the Mexican driver a significant step down on his current machinery at Racing Point.