Vettel

Sebastian Vettel is a German former professional racing driver who competed in Formula One from 2007 to 2022. Born on 3 July 1987 in Heppenheim, West Germany, he began karting at an early age and progressed through the junior ranks with support from the Red Bull Junior Team. Vettel made his Formula One debut with Scuderia Toro Rosso in 2007, becoming the youngest driver to participate in a Grand Prix at that time.

After moving to Red Bull Racing in 2009, he established himself as a leading driver, winning four consecutive World Drivers’ Championships from 2010 to 2013 and helping Red Bull secure four consecutive Constructors’ Championships. The team dominated the sport during this period, aided by Vettel’s speed in qualifying and strong race pace.

Vettel joined Scuderia Ferrari in 2015, where he collected additional race wins and podiums but did not win another drivers’ championship with the team. He left Ferrari after the 2020 season and drove for Aston Martin in 2021 and 2022 before retiring from Formula One at the end of the 2022 season. He is regarded as one of the most successful German drivers in the history of the sport and is noted for his technical feedback and analytical approach.

Vettel’s career left a lasting impact on Formula One, contributing to a period of Red Bull’s dominance and influencing the sport through his driving skill, preparation, and sportsmanship.