“Designed by the Gods…”: Sebastian Vettel Pays Emotional Tribute to His Favorite Circuit on the Calendar

The Japanese GP has witnessed the crowning of 12 F1 Champions in the total 35 races it has witnessed. Unsurprisingly, the Suzuka Circuit has played a huge part in it. The circuit, surrounded by the beautiful view of the mountains, is liked by many. Additionally, Sebastian Vettel heaped further praise on this historic circuit.

Sebastian Vettel has arguably won it all in his career. Furthermore, the 4-consecutive-time World Champion with Red Bull has raced in some grand circuits. However, the former Red Bull driver thinks it is the Suzuka Circuit that was “designed by the gods”.

The German told F1.com, “It’s just everything is special around this place. Starting with the track, which it must have been designed by the Gods. I don’t know whoever is up there or out there [but they] had a touch on Suzuka. And then the fans put the icing on the cake in terms of atmosphere and passion.”

He also added, “It makes us feel very, very special, so definitely it will be missed.”

Vettel will race in his last Japanese GP before retiring at the end of the season. He finished second on the podium, last time out with Valtteri Bottas winning the race.

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All in all, Suzuka International Racing Course remains one of the most beautiful as well as dangerous circuits at the same time.

Sebastian Vettel may come out of retirement to race at Suzuka

His undying love for the Japanese GP continues as Sebastian Vettel does not rule out a return to F1 post his retirement. However, the German legend only wants to race at his favorite circuit on the calendar, Suzuka. Sebastian has no plans of returning as of now. Although, the Aston Martin driver wouldn’t mind becoming a reserve driver for just this race.

Sebastian said, “Obviously I love driving and I think around this track I always felt alive and the passion… feels alive, so we’ll see what kind of car in the future will come up.”

Vettel further added, “Maybe one of [the F1 drivers] in the future will feel sick – I don’t wish for them to feel so, but I wouldn’t mind jumping back in for a race at Suzuka at any time,” hinting a potential return to driving one more race at the Suzuka Circuit.

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Sebastian Vettel will put on his helmet one last time to race at the Japanese GP, at least for the time being. He has also won four times here in the past. Can Vettel turn back the time and recreate some of the magic in his final race in Suzuka?