Jul.3 Aston Martin wants to extend its deal with Sebastian Vettel even if title sponsor Aramco, the state-owned Saudi Arabian oil company, is not happy about it. When the quadruple world champion lashed out at Canada's 'climate crime' of oil sands mining at the recent Montreal race, it is believed he suddenly withdrew his intended helmet livery after Aramco objected to the publicity. Nonetheless, Aston Martin is still very keen to ink a 2023 contract with the newly-35-year-old. 'The construction contribution he makes far outweighs any negative vibrations,' team boss Mike Krack told RTL. 'With a driver of the calibre of Sebastian, you have to live with strong opinions. First and foremost,...
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