votes for his farewell
The Formula 1 world pays homage to legend Vettel
07/28/2022, 2:27 p.m
Ten more races and then it’s over: Sebastian Vettel ends his extremely successful career in Formula 1 at the end of the season. Not only his numerous fans will miss the four-time world champion. Long-time companions also have big words for the Heppenheimer.
“I love this sport,” said Vettel in his statement, which he shared in a video on Instagram: “He has been the center of my life since I can remember, but as much as there is life on the track, there is so much it’s also my life off the track. Being a racer was never my only identity.” One thing is certain: Formula 1 will miss Vettel, Vettel will miss Formula 1.
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Heiko Wasser (RTL commentator): “I followed Sebastian Vettel, from his first Friday drive, to his first race in Indianapolis, to his world titles and the tragic time at Ferrari, where there was really very little missing for the world championship in red. He always has me It was fun and will be missed by me and all Formula 1 fans.”
Kai Ebel (RTL reporter): “Sebastian Vettel didn’t resign entirely unexpectedly, but the manner of his resignation is unexpected. He doesn’t choose an official press date for the team, but he chooses Instagram and thus his entry into the social media world. Without branding, completely without a direct connection to Formula 1. This shows that Vettel will continue to take a different path in the future. In my view, the resignation is more of a political nature and not a sporting one. It is also an indication of where Vettel will be more involved in the future.”
Christian Danner (Formula 1 expert): “I’m always happy to be able to accompany such exposed and successful drivers, from the very first to the very last race. The best thing is that he can probably retire healthy. Obviously he has already developed many new interests, and I am sure that he will continue to follow it so intensively.”
Mike Krack (Aston Martin Team Principal): “Sebastian is a super driver – fast, intelligent, strategic – and of course we will miss his qualities. We all learned from him and the knowledge we gained from working with him will be with our team long after his help farewell.”
Lawrence Stroll (Aston Martin Chairman): “I would like to thank Sebastian from the bottom of my heart for the great work he has done for Aston Martin over the past year and a half. We made it clear to him that we would have liked to continue with him next year, but in the end he did , which felt right for him and his family and of course we respect that.”
Nico Rosberg (Former F1 World Champion): “Congratulations Seb on an incredible career! One of the rivals I respected the most – an absolute legend of the sport. 4 titles is a massive achievement and well deserved. All the best for the future!”
Mick Schumacher (Haas pilot): “I am so sad that you are leaving but at the same time excited for the new chapter in your life. You have been and still are such an important person to me and I am grateful for our friendship. Thank you for everything you do for our sport , which we both love. Can’t wait for our last few races together. Thank you Seb, you are an inspiration.”
Lewis Hamilton (Seven-time F1 World Champion): “Seb, it was an honor to call you a competitor and an even greater honor to call you my friend. Leaving this sport better than you found it is always the goal. I have no doubt that whatever comes next for you will be exciting, meaningful and rewarding. I love you.”