Sebastian Vettel on Friday tipped his good friend and protege Mick Schumacher to be his successor at Aston Martin subsequent season.
The retirement-bound four-time world champion, who’s shut buddies together with his 23-year-old fellow German, stated he had spoken to workforce proprietor Lawrence Stroll and advisable the son of seven-time champion Michael Schumacher.
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“Clearly, I spoke to Lawrence and advised him that I’m not going to proceed,” stated 35-year-old Vettel.
“We had a really, very transient chat about what is perhaps subsequent.
“I do have my opinion. I feel very extremely of Mick. I’m not solely goal as a result of I’m very near him, however I do assume he’s an incredible driver and he’s a learner.
“He retains studying when others stall or cease making progress. He does have qualities, however he’s additionally very younger nonetheless. He doesn’t have a variety of expertise.
“It’s not my choice, but when I’m requested I’ll give my opinion and never maintain again. Ultimately, the workforce must make that call.”
Schumacher, who’s out of contract with Haas on the finish of this 12 months, scored his first factors end in Components One on the British Grand Prix earlier this month and adopted it with one other sturdy end in Austria.
As a Ferrari academy graduate, the Italian workforce may even have some affect on the subsequent step in his profession.
“Clearly, there may be nonetheless tons to do right here (at Haas) so that’s the place my focus lies in the meanwhile and what the longer term brings, we’ll see,” stated Schumacher.
“By no means say by no means, however clearly, my focus is Budapest proper now.”
Schumacher has recognized Lawrence Stroll and his son Lance, who races for Aston Martin, since his karting days and stated they’ve a powerful relationship.
“I’ve recognized them a very long time,” he stated of the Stroll household. “And now we have all the time been good with one another.”
In Friday’s apply on the Hungarian Grand Prix, Schumacher was seventeenth behind his Haas team-mate Kevin Magnussen whereas Vettel was seventh and Stroll 14th within the up to date Aston Martin that includes a brand new rear-wing.
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