The flirtation between the four-time formula 1 world champion Sebastian Vettel and Racing Point (from 2021 Aston Martin) is always hot. "It's nice to hear that a four-time world champion has interest," said Racing-Point-team Manager Otmar Szafnauer before the Grand Prix of Hungary on RTL-in microphone and added to demand: "How could you not be interested in a four-time world champion?"

so Far, the mutual Courting of the two parties was rather superficial. Szafnauer referred always to existing contracts with the driver, Sergio Perez (Mexico) and Lance Stroll (Canada) for the coming season.

Vettel (33), the spout will not extend contract at Ferrari, had said on Thursday: "Everyone is talking about Racing Point, in the first two races were impressive. You have a good car for this year, and thus good ways to improve for next year."

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