The Hungarian Grand Prix was one that saw a mixed-up grid, a Max Verstappen comeback, and yet another Scuderia Ferrari strategic nightmare; however, the biggest story of the weekend was the announcement that Sebastian Vettel will be retiring from Formula 1. Ahead of the weekend at the Hungaroring, Vettel announced over a new Instagram account
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Sebastian Vettel’s recent announcement regarding his retirement from the sport has seen many reflect on the incredible career the German driver had. The Aston Martin F1 Team driver claimed four back-to-back Drivers’ Championships for Red Bull Racing, claiming complete domination from 2010-2013. Some may say that his career failed to reach new heights when he
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Sebastian Vettel’s retirement from Formula 1 has caused disappointment amongst the paddock, with the 35-year-old being a popular figure. It was originally believed that Vettel would re-sign with the Aston Martin F1 Team for another year; however, he announced prior to the Hungarian Grand Prix that he had decided otherwise. Staggeringly, it’s already been announced that his
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Grand Prix Drivers’ Association (GPDA) chairman, Alex Wurz, posted a video of the drivers voting on who should replace Sebastian Vettel in the union. Vettel and Mercedes driver George Russell are currently the two directors of the association after the young Briton took over from the departing Romain Grosjean at the end of 2020. Vettel
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Aston Martin have announced the signing of Fernando Alonso on a multi-year deal from the 2023 season. Alonso returned to Formula 1 last year with Alpine after taking a two-year sabbatical having left McLaren at the end of the 2018 season. After winning Le Mans for the second time and attempting to qualify for the
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Haas driver Mick Schumacher has left the door open to future possibilities amid links between himself and the vacant Aston Martin seat next year. Following four world championships and 53 race wins, Sebastian Vettel announced his retirement from Formula 1 on Thursday, bringing an end to an illustrious 15-year career. It leaves the German’s drive
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Sir Lewis Hamilton has affirmed that Sebastian Vettel’s announcement of his retirement has not given him any ideas. The 35-year-old confirmed on his new Instagram account on Thursday that he is set to leave Formula 1 at the end of the season and pursue his alternative ambitions, which include environmental sustainability. Vettel walks away with
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Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz has reminisced about Sebastian Vettel after the German’s announcement of his retirement, recalling that the four-time world champion has always had the humility he has today. Vettel is set to bow out of Formula 1 at the end of this year after winning four world titles with Red Bull, and claiming 53
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Daniel Ricciardo’s career is one of those that leaves the question “what could’ve been?”, with the Australian now accustomed to battling for a points place, rather than a podium. A points finish has been a rarity for the McLaren F1 Team driver this season, who has massively underperformed alongside the incredibly reliable Lando Norris. Ricciardo’s
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Aston Martin’s Sebastian Vettel did not want his team to find out “from the press” that he had made the decision to retire, which is why he told them the night before his announcement. The four-time world champion sent Formula 1 fans into a frenzy when he finally caved and made a social media account
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