other-sportsUpdated: Sep 11, 2020 16:00 ISTFormula One needed Sebastian Vettel to stay and Racing Point, who become Aston Martin F1 next season, made a smart move in signing him, according to six times world champion Lewis Hamilton. “It’s quite a big shift from Ferrari to an up-and-coming team,” Hamilton told Sky Sports television at the Mugello circuit. “But I think Formula One really needs to keep the great driver that he is in the sport so I’m really happy that he’s continuing and not stopping. Vettel, 33, told reporters he had come close to retiring before signing the deal. The Briton, who leads team mate Valtteri Bottas in the championship by 47 points after eight races, said experience counted for a lot.

Source: Hindustan Times September 11, 2020 10:29 UTC