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How Hill played a big part in Vettel's signing
Aston Martin's sporting director has revealed Sebastian Vettel was signed in the hopes that he could replicate what Damon Hill did at Jordan. After being told he wouldn't have his contract renewed by Ferrari last year, Vettel eventually signed with Aston Martin for 2021 and beyond, replacing Sergio Perez. It was a move that raised a lot of eyebrows considering that Perez had been far more impressive than Vettel throughout the year. Andy Stevenson, the team's sporting director, says that a key reason behind the decision was the positive experience some staff had when Damon Hill was driving for the outfit then known as Jordan in 1998 and 1999. 'With the team moving into the new era and...
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