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Vettel tested a Porsche race car for the 24 Hours of Le Mans in Aragon

Vettel tested a Porsche race car for the 24 Hours of Le Mans in Aragon

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Sebastian Vettel tested the Porsche 24 in preparation for a possible appearance at this year's 963 Hours of Le Mans endurance race in Aragon. The four-time Formula 1 world champion was one of many drivers who took part in the 36-hour preparatory test for this year's edition of the legendary race 24 Hours of Le Mans. The German, who spent a lot of time in the simulator during the weekend, this time also tested the racing car live, on the track. https://twitter.com/PorscheRaces/status/1772635164574679534?t=0lsktYRnxSfbnARI00SXng&s=19 Porsche will enter three cars at Le Mans. They already have confirmed racing lineups for two, and there are still two spots available for the third. Vettel drove 118 laps at the racetrack in Aragon, covering a total of 581 kilometers. After the end, b
Fernando Alonso is moving to the Aston Martin team in 2023

Fernando Alonso is moving to the Aston Martin team in 2023

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Two-time Formula 1 world champion Fernando Alonso will leave the Alpine team at the end of the season and move to Aston Martin, where he will take over the seat vacated by Sebastian Vettel. The Spaniard is expected to sign a multi-year contract with Lorenzo Stroll's team, and his departure has now opened the door wide for Oscar Piastri. "The Aston Martin team invests energy and is committed to winning, which is why it is one of the most exciting teams in Formula 1," said Alonso. "I have known Lawrence and Lanc for several years and it is very obvious that they have a passion and desire to succeed in Formula 1. I watched how the team systematically attracted capable people with a winning past and became aware of the dedication at the Silverstone factory. No team in Formula 1 this time does not show greater vision and absolute dedication to victories
Sebastian Vettel announced his retirement from Formula 1

Sebastian Vettel announced his retirement from Formula 1

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Sebastian Vettel announced his retirement from Formula after the end of the 2022 season. The four-time world champion surprised the sports public by creating a profile on the social network Instagram, where he was not present for all the years of racing in Formula 1. The German racer made his first appearance in Formula 1 in 2007 at the United States Grand Prix, where he raced for the BMW team, and then the rest of the season got a chance in the Toro Rosso team, where a year later he became the youngest winner in the history of F1. This was followed by a transfer to the Red Bull Racing team and a successful period, where he won the title of world champion among racers four times in a row in the seasons from 2010 to 2013. He later moved to Ferrari, where he fought for the title in 2017 and 2018, but was left empty-handed both times, and then in 2021
Vettel will drive a 100-year-old Aston Martin racing car

Vettel will drive a 100-year-old Aston Martin racing car

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The German Sebastian Vettel will drive a hundred-year-old car onto the track this weekend, as part of the Formula 1 race for the French Grand Prix. It is a TT1 racing car, the first Aston Martin entered in a Grand Prix race in Strasbourg at the French Grand Prix in 1922. "I am fascinated by the history of the sport, so driving an original Aston Martin racing car is a truly special experience," said the four-time world champion . https://twitter.com/AstonMartinF1/status/1548322150355898379 Vettel is also looking forward to competing with a modern racing car at the Paul Ricard circuit. "The fast corners of the circuit will give these modern racers a new dimension, but the slower corners will be a big challenge for everyone. So far the race weekends have not been kind to us, so it would be nice to have before the summer break
Horner called on Formula 1 to return loud ten-cylinder engines

Horner called on Formula 1 to return loud ten-cylinder engines

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Red Bull team boss Christian Horner has called on Formula 1 and the FIA ​​to consider the return of eight- or ten-cylinder engines after Sebastian Vettel impressed in a promotional drive for the 30-year-old car at the British Grand Prix. Vettel took to the track at Silverstone behind the wheel of a Williams FW14B racing car powered by the original ten-cylinder power unit. During a promotional drive, the German used a special fuel with no carbon footprint in the racing car he bought at a recent auction. https://twitter.com/longlivesv5/status/1543580153598582786 Fans of traditional Formula 1 have long been calling for the return of loud and screaming power units, which were replaced in 2014 by much quieter 6-cylinder hybrid engines. "It has to
Will Mick Schumacher replace Vettl at Aston Martin in 2023?

Will Mick Schumacher replace Vettl at Aston Martin in 2023?

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Rumors that Sebastian Vettel will end his racing career at the end of this season are growing louder, and there are also hints that the four-time world champion could be replaced by compatriot Mick Schumacher. After moving to Aston Martin in 2021, Vettel did not live up to high expectations, as he reached only one podium in Baku, and this year he and the British team found themselves in a crisis from which they are not helped by updates that make the car strongly reminiscent of Red. Bull's. The German admitted that this year's season could decide on the continuation of his career. "I'll see how we do this year. The contract expires at the end of the year, and for once the season is not what we expected. But it's too early to write it off." Among the candidates for the Vettl seat, if n
Stroll: A copy of Red Bull would be two seconds faster

Stroll: A copy of Red Bull would be two seconds faster

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Lance Stroll says the Aston Martin car would be two seconds per lap faster if they copied the Red Bull RB18 car. Aston Martin has attracted attention with innovations ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix, which makes the AMR22 strongly reminiscent of Red Bull. The FIA ​​has examined the form and ruled that it is not a disputed copy, although Red Bull insists it even has evidence that some employees who transferred from Milton Keynes to Aston Martin downloaded some data from the servers. But although the car looks like the RB18 at first glance, it is certainly not as fast on the track, as Lance Stroll and Sebastian Vettel won 18th and 16th place in the qualifiers, and Red Bull racers start the race from second and fifth. Stroll believes this is in itself proof that the Aston Ma
Is the FIA ​​targeting Hamilton with a jewelry ban?

Is the FIA ​​targeting Hamilton with a jewelry ban?

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Sebastian Vettel believes that the International Automobile Federation is targeting Lewis Hamilton by banning the wearing of jewelery in a Formula 1 car. At the start of this season, the FIA ​​announced that it would strictly enforce the ban on jewelery racing, which has been in place for several years, much to the chagrin of Hamilton, who spent three hours in protest at a press conference in Miami on Friday. thick necklaces, and rings on almost all fingers. The Briton had previously said that he could not remove some of the earrings, but the FIA ​​gave him two races of time to settle matters without consequences. However, the Mercedes racer removed most of his jewelry before the first training session, except for two piercings, and Vettel believes that the FIA ​​is unfairly focusing on the seven-time world champion. "M
Vettel hinted that he could leave F1 at the end of the season

Vettel hinted that he could leave F1 at the end of the season

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Sebastian Vettel pointed out in a recent interview that this season could be his last in Formula 1. It will all depend on the course of this one. Behind the Aston Martin team is a very challenging start to the season, after being in tenth place after three races, the only one left without a point. The German joined the team before the start of last season and achieved second place in Baku as the best result. After a difficult start when Vettel missed the first two races due to Covid infection, speculation has surfaced as to whether this could be his last in Formula 1. Before the Imola race weekend, the four-time world champion said of his future: "It's no secret that the decision is related to how the season will go. My contract expires at the end of the year. " Despite the demanding