ago [130] At the halfway point of the season, Vettel was 42 points behind championship leader and Mercedes driver Hamilton. In Italy, he took his tenth pole position of the year, in which he joined Ayrton Senna as the only driver to have taken ten pole positions in two separate seasons. Hanna Prater's husband, Sebastian Vettel, is a famous German F1 racer who has won numerous awards. Several of his helmet designs also featured his team members. [203] In the fifth race of the season, Vettel scored his first points for the team with a fifth-place finish in Monaco. [180] Third-place finishes in China and Azerbaijan followed, as Mercedes continued to dominate. [117] Reliability problems also forced Vettel to retire at the Monaco and Austrian Grands Prix. Heppenheim, Germany. [182] Midway through the race, a snap of oversteer caused him to run wide onto the grass. He was accepted into the Red Bull Junior Team in 1998,[27] and won various titles, such as the Junior Monaco Kart Cup in 2001. When I was a kid, Michael Schumacher in the red car was my greatest idol and now it's an incredible honour to finally get the chance to drive a Ferrari. Sebastian is a German racing driver who started karting at the age of three years. [98][99] He won next race in Singapore, as he kept the lead until the 2-hour race limit was reached. He acknowledged that the already fragile relationship between the two drivers had further broken down as a result of the incident. [228], Inspired by American bomber pilots in the Second World War, Vettel has made it a tradition to name his cars. [55] His victory led the German media to dub him "Baby Schumi". Four-time F1 Champion Sebastian Vettel is the father of three kids. 2 Reply [deleted] 19 hr. Both had their first taste of racing at the Kerpen karting track near Cologne, not far from the Nrburgring. The duo reportedly first met in 2006 but chose to tie the knot only in 2019. Alberta Premier Jason Kenney called it "over-the-top hypocrisy" because Vettel's team, Aston Martin, is sponsored by petroleum company Saudi Aramco, which he said has "one of the worst climate-emissions records in the world". Hanna Prater is Sebastian Vettel's wife and childhood friend. December 23, 2022 Sebastian Vettel with father, Nobert Vettel Nobert Vettel has been a common face at the paddock ever-since the Formula 1 debut of Sebastian Vettel in 2007. Sebastian Vettel is a German racing driver born in Heppenheim, West Germany on July 3, 1987. His two daughters are Emilie and Matilda, with Matilda being a year younger than her older sister Emilie. Owing to that, the Ferrari driver stayed behind an extra day in order to be with his wife and newborn. "[49], After four races of the 2008 season, Vettel was the only driver to have failed to finish a single race, having retired on the first lap in three of them. Vettel is the youngest World Champion in Formula 1. Vettel was not able to conclude his time at Ferrari in 2020 gloriously and opted for . [168] He bounced back in Great Britain, after he passed Bottas in the last laps to take victory. [135] Vettel ended the season in third place, however, with three wins and 13 podiums; he declared the season as a 'miracle'. From the very beginning of his splendid career, Vettel handled various remarkable titles upgrading to open . [121] Vettel replaced Alonso and partnered his friend Kimi Rikknen. [3][4][5], Vettel started his Formula One career as a test driver for BMW Sauber in 2006, making a one-off racing appearance in 2007. Mark Thompson/Getty Images. Four-time world champion Vettel, 35, retired at the end of . [178], After showing impressive pace throughout pre-season testing in Barcelona, Vettel and his new teammate Charles Leclerc headed to Australia with many pundits believing they had the car to beat for the 2019 season. [68] At the Turkish Grand Prix, Vettel was running second behind Webber when he made a passing move on his teammate. World Champion racing driver Sebastian Vettel has a staggering net worth, which is $140 million. Sebastian Vettel is a well-known celebrity and his real name is Sebastian Vettel. Sebastian Vettel and his wife have a son together. [75], Vettel started the 2011 season with wins in Australia and Malaysia, before a second-place finish at the Chinese Grand Prix due to poor tyre management, possibly related to his inability to properly communicate with his team, as his radio was broken. But by Sunday evening after the race, Vettel said he felt "empty". Please enter a display name. He additionally won the DHL Fastest Lap Award in 2009, 2012 and 2013. 35. After the race, an emotional Vettel paid tribute to Schumacher, saying that his hero's achievements with Ferrari made the first win all the more special. Some designs were small changes to his original Red Bull design, while others were completely new designs, such as the one he used at the 2010 Japanese Grand Prix: Vettel had a special white-red helmet design, with black kanji and hiragana for "gives you wings". He finished seventh while Webber took the victory. It is an occasion for Vettel to both celebrate and lament . Vettel holds the record for being the youngest World Champion in Formula One. However, Vettel crashed into Webber under safety car conditions, forcing both cars to retire. 2018 Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix***Since I uploaded video from Imola 2021 YT stopped recommending my videos and still after a few months it's not getting be. However, radio transmissions suggested that the team wanted to swap their drivers, but with Vettel the quicker driver, he remained in front. Vettel's career trajectory is curious. Sebastian Vettel has announced that he will retire from Formula One at the end of the 2022 season. [83], Vettel's run of fourteen successive front-row starts and eleven successive top two finishes ended at his home race, where he qualified third and finished fourth. [20] Kimi Rikknen, his teammate from 2015 to 2018, is a close friend. [202] Aston Martin team principal Otmar Szafnauer reported no concerns, owing to this being a very different car from the Ferrari, lack of laps in pre-season testing and a very impressive race start. The youngest triple champion's three driving titles ranked him equal with such illustrious names as Brabham, Stewart, Lauda, Piquet and Senna. [72] Vettel went into the final race of the season in Abu Dhabi with a 15-point deficit to Alonso and a 7-point gap to Webber. He also has the third-most race victories (53) and podium finishes (122), and fourth-most pole positions (57). Occupations. He said: "It's important to have a close relationship with a car. Sebastian Vettel to leave Ferrari at end of Formula 1 season By Andrew Benson Chief F1 writer 12 May 2020 Formula 1 584 Vettel won four F1 world titles with Red Bull between 2010 and 2013. [104] He started the last race in Brazil with a 13-point cushion against Alonso. [155] His title hopes were dealt another blow in Malaysia, as he started last following a turbo problem in qualifying. [69], At the British Grand Prix, both Vettel and Webber's cars were fitted with a new front wing design. [222] Vettel's original helmet in Formula One, like most Red Bull-backed drivers, was heavily influenced by the energy drink company logo. Sebastian Vettel (German pronunciation: [zebastia()n ftl] (listen); born 3 July 1987[2]) is a German racing driver who competed in Formula One from 2007 to 2022 for BMW Sauber, Toro Rosso, Red Bull, Ferrari, and Aston Martin. Sebastian Vettel (* 3. jl 1987, Heppenheim, Nemecko) je bval nemeck pilot Formuly 1, ktor pretekal za staju Aston Martin.V roku 2010 zskal titul majstra sveta za staju Red Bull Racing, ktor nsledne obhjil i v rokoch 2010, 2011, 2012 a 2013.Patr medzi najspenejch pilotov F1 vetkch ias. [146], In Azerbaijan, Vettel collided into the rear of race leader Hamilton under the safety car, accusing Hamilton of brake testing him. Emilie Vettel is the daughter of the famous racer Sebastian Vettel. Sebastian Vettel, a German racing driver, is currently competing in Formula One for Aston Martin. [26], Vettel began karting at the age of three, and began racing in karts series in 1995 at the age of eight. The four-time Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel has announced he will retire at the end of this season. But he's never been one to take credit for his son's career or grab the spotlight. [152] Vettel started from pole in Hungary, and maintained the lead. He also teamed up with Schumacher from 2008 to 2012, winning the Cup on every occasion. He also captured the title in 2011-13. [249] In January 2012, Vettel was honoured with the Grands Prix de l'Academie des Sports, and in February, he was further honoured with the Silbernes Lorbeerblatt, in recognition of his world titles and his "exemplary character". 1080x1920 Sebastian Vettel. [21] Besides his native German, Vettel speaks English, French, Finnish and Italian. [95] In Germany, Vettel finished second behind Alonso but received a 20-second time penalty after the race, as he was off the track when he overtook Button; Vettel dropped back to fifth. [44], In the rain-affected Japanese Grand Prix at Fuji, Vettel worked his way up to third, behind Lewis Hamilton and Red Bull Racing's Mark Webber, and seemed to be on course for his and the team's maiden podium finish. Sebastian Vettel is married to his childhood friend, Hanna Prater, who he is said to have first met in 2006. [38] He also set a record for collecting his first fine in nine seconds into his career, as Vettel exceeded the pitlane speed limit on the way to the track. New to Vettel's helmet at the start of 2008 was the incorporation of the red cross shape of the Kreis Bergstrae coat of arms on the front, just underneath the visor, in honour of the region of his birthplace, Heppenheim. [60] He won the Japanese Grand Prix from pole position, leading every lap. Vettel received a 10-second stop-go penalty and finished in 13th place. Sebastian Vettel, Sebastien Bourdais and Sebastien Buemi (at Toro Rosso), Sebastian Montoya in the young driver program they really have a type at RB. [89] He completed the year with 15 poles, 11 victories, and 17 podiums from 19 races; Vettel also earned a record total of 392 points. Vettel was promoted to Red Bull in 2009. Sebastian Vettel Family Photos: 3. [166], At the Canadian Grand Prix, Vettel won for the third time in 2018 and for the 50th time in his career, becoming only the fourth man to reach a half-century of wins. ", "Tech Tuesday: How going backwards took Ferrari forward to US victory", "Lewis Hamilton equals Juan Manuel Fangio with fifth F1 title", "Ferrari may now have the fastest car, but the Japanese Grand Prix shows how far they have to go to topple Mercedes", "F1 2018: Where did it go wrong for Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari? Feb 11, 2022, 4:07 AM Listen to this article Since making his F1 debut in 2007, Vettel has maintained a tradition of giving his car a woman's name ahead of the new season, spanning spells with. [179] The opening weekend proved to be difficult, however, as Vettel qualified some seven tenths off pole position in third and finished the race in fourth place. Friday 03 Jul 1987. In the following table you will get more information. After switching to Red Bull in 2009, Vettel regularly used a variety of new helmet designs. Originating in Greece, Sebastian was a name given to someone from the city of Sebastia. When it comes to Formula 1, Sebastian Vettel's name is right up there among the legends. [234] In 2011, Pirelli director Paul Hembery was impressed when Vettel was the only driver to take the time to visit the factory and talk to the tyre manufacturer to gain a better insight. [236] In 2014, Vettel cited Schumacher as one of his inspirations in becoming a Scuderia Ferrari driver: "When I was a kid, Michael Schumacher in the red car was my greatest idol and now it's an incredible honour to finally get the chance to drive a Ferrari. Vettel was promoted to open-wheel cars in 2003, and was given a chance by Derrick Walker to test a Reynard Motorsport Champ Car in a two-day private test at the Homestead road course. He was not just dubbed this for his nationality but also because of his driving style, his concentration and the hands-on role he plays behind the scenes with his team of engineers. In 2009, Vettel was awarded the Lorenzo Bandini Trophy, for his achievements in the 2008 season. [127] He followed that up with winning the Malaysian Grand Prix,[128] his first race victory for over a year and the first win for Ferrari for almost two years. Who Is Sebastian Vettel Son? "The only other driver that asks us a lot of questions is Michael Schumacher. [67], In Monaco, Vettel made it a Red Bull 12 with him second and Webber first. The two collided, putting Vettel out of the race, with neither driver accepting responsibility for the collision. Vettel qualified on the front-row for the races in Malaysia, Great Britain and Hungary, and finished on the podium in Malaysia, Canada, Singapore and Japan. Sebastian Vettel has signed to join Racing Point to spearhead their new Aston Martin era in a move that prolongs the four-time world champion's Formula 1 career into 2021. In Japan, he qualified on pole ahead of Webber and went on to win with a lights-to-flag victory. [96] He started in 10th place but finished second in Belgium to climb up to second place in the championship. [169] Vettel led his home race until he slid off the track and hit the wall in the latter stages as rain started to fall, as he had clipped the sausage curb a few laps before, breaking a part of his front wing, causing understeer and loss of downforce;[170][171] he won in Belgium, however, in which he passed Hamilton for the race victory. where his teammate Lance Stroll is the son of billionaire Canadian . In 2013, he set the record for the most consecutive race wins with nine. The retirement-bound four-time world champion, who is close friends with his 23-year-old fellow-German, said he had spoken to team owner Lawrence Stroll and recommended the son of seven-time . Name: Sebastian Vettel Place of birth: Heppenheim Date of birth: 3 july 1987 (35 yr) Nationality: Germany Height: 174 cm Weight: 64 kg Statistics 268 races 122 podiums 53 wins Debut: 2007 United States Grand Prix Last race: 2021 Austrian Grand Prix World Championships 2010 2011 2012 2013 Biography of Sebastian Vettel Sebastian's wider use as a name came from Saint Sebastian, a prominent Christian historical figure. Vettel and Horner criticised Karthikeyan's driving, with Vettel calling him an "idiot",[91] and a "cucumber". [17][18][19] In 2016, Forbes estimated that his annual income was $41million. Si Vettel a pu se construire une telle success story , il sait que c'est au karting qu'il le doit. Sebastian Vettel's 2019 F1 car Ferrari SF90 is nicknamed LINA. [243], In May 2022, he appeared on the BBC One political topical debate programme Question Time to discuss a variety of issues including climate change, energy dependency, and Brexit. Sebastian Vettel is him real name. [163] In Bahrain, Vettel maintained the lead from pole through the first round of pit stops and held off Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas despite being on old soft tyres to take a fourth victory at the circuit. Vettel dominated with his first hat-trick of 2011, and won his sixth race out of eight. After the Russian Grand Prix, he had been outqualified by a teammate over a season for the first time in his Formula One career. [205] Vettel also finished second in Hungary, but was later disqualified, after his car failed to provide the one litre sample of fuel required. [140] At the Mexican Grand Prix, Vettel attempted to overtake Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, but after Verstappen ran off the track and rejoined ahead of him, Vettel verbally attacked him and race director Charlie Whiting, for which he later apologised. [153] Mercedes dominated after the summer break and Vettel lost the championship lead at the Italian Grand Prix,[154] which was followed by a first-lap retirement in Singapore after collision with Rikknen and Verstappen. Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant F1 Team (@AstonMartinF1) July 28, 2022. [195] During the weekend, he was also given a warning for breaching the FIA's COVID-19 protocols after he was seen mixing with members of his former team Red Bull. He received five penalty points on his superlicence. Powered by a 3.9-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, that makes 661 hp and 561 lb-ft of torque and can go from 0-60 mph in 3.0 seconds with a top speed of 205 mph. Vettel's car for 2014, the Red Bull RB10, was baptised Suzie. He has previously raced for Ferrari, Red Bull, Toro Rosso, BMW Sauber, and those four teams. Je jednm z piatich jazdcov, ktor maj na konte tyri alebo viac . By Gideon Lawson Forson July 28, 2022 Sebastian_Vettel Aston Martin sponsors Sebastian Vettel, a German racing driver who participates in Formula One. Like a ship, a car should be named after a girl as it's sexy". Sebastian Vettel is a German racing driver who competes in Formula One for Aston Martin, having previously driven for BMW Sauber, Toro Rosso, Red Bull, and Ferrari. [138] At the Chinese Grand Prix, Vettel collided with teammate Rikknen on the first lap, but both were able to continue. [15], Vettel married childhood friend Hanna Prater at a private ceremony in early 2019,[16] and they have three children. After the race, he ranted about the 'unacceptable' and 'unsafe' Pirelli tyres that could have caused him serious injury. The family lives in Thurgovia, Switzerland, amongst other racing drivers. ", "Sebastian Vettel wins in Belgium after dramatic crash", "Italian GP: Lewis Hamilton passes Kimi Rikknen to win thriller, Vettel fourth", "Russian GP: Where has Ferrari's pace gone? [30][31], Vettel was promoted to test driver for BMW Sauber in 2006, and participated in the 2006 Formula 3 Euro Series, finishing as runner-up. Advertisements. HELMETS 2022 SAVE THE BEES HAPPY BIRTHDAY NIGEL MANSELL RACE WITHOUT TRACE STOP MINING TAR SANDS 1st GP UNDER WATER NO WAR Helmets 2021 Helmets 2020 Helmets 2019 Helmets 2018 Both were equal on points in the standings, with Webber first based on total wins. Ia pertama kali turun dalam ajang balapan resmi F1 pada Grand Prix Turki 2006 ketika ia menjadi pembalap tes hari Jumat untuk tim BMW - Sauber pada usia 19 tahun dan 53 hari. His nick name is Sebastian Vettel. Webber said after the race: "It's kids isn't it. 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