OTTAWA (CANADA) – Sebastian Vettel, four-time Formula One world champion, will race for Aston Martin, the new moniker for the Canadian Racing Point team, on a multi-year deal next year. He will leave Ferrari at the end of the season.
Vettel, 33, will replace Mexican Sergio Perez. His departure at the end of the season this year was announced on Wednesday.
“I am pleased to finally share this exciting news about my future. I’m extremely proud to say that I will become an Aston Martin driver in 2021,” the German champion said in a statement ahead of the Tuscan Grand Prix at Italy’s Mugello circuit on Sunday.
“It’s a new adventure for me with a truly legendary car company. I have been impressed with the results the team has achieved this year and I believe the future looks even brighter,” he said.
“I believe we can build something very special together. I still have so much love for Formula One and my only motivation is to race at the front of the grid.”
Ever since the arrival of Charles Leclerc of Monaco at Ferrari, Vettel had been having a tough time with the young driver beating him on wins, points and poles during the previous season.
Before the beginning of the season, Ferrari announced in May that Vettel would make an exit at the end of the year and will be replaced by Spain’s Carlos Sainz from McLaren.
