Ex-teammate Daniel Ricciardo Showers Heaps of Praise on “Unique” Sebastian Vettel as F1 Exit Nears

In this cut-throat business of Formula 1 racing, there is hardly ever a driver who is adored by all. However, there is always an exception. Moreover, the majority of the grid would agree, that exception is Sebastian Vettel. Don’t take our word for it, take the word of Daniel Ricciardo.

The outgoing McLaren man revealed his thoughts about the former teammate during his Renault days. Ricciardo was at Renault and Vettel was at Ferrari. The two have since moved on and are exiting the sport on different terms. However, Ricciardo’s words about Vettel from back in the day have stood the test of time.

Ricciardo started, “Seb (Vettel) is one of these guys.. I think he’s probably the only driver on the grid who doesn’t have social media.” Okay, maybe not everything stood the test of time, but what Ricciardo had to say next did.

He continued, “He’s one of the most successful and wealthy Formula 1 drivers of our generation, yet you probably see him walking on the street and you wouldn’t know that. He’s unique. I think he lives and breathes the sport. He loves it; probably more than anyone, actually.”

“I’m happy that he stays on. I think it’s time for a change for him and I think this will be really good for his career, maybe the last phase of his career,” he concluded.

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The move to Aston Martin from Ferrari did become the last phase of Vettel’s career. Sadly, it did not turn out how Vettel would’ve wanted and how Ricciardo wished it for him.

Regardless of the approaching retirement for Vettel, Ricciardo has voiced his opinion on his return.

Daniel Ricciardo, among others, voice their desire to see Sebastian Vettel around the paddock again

Sebastian Vettel might be leaving the sport as a driver. However, a handful of the current drivers have already made their voices heard on how they would like to see the German make his return.

During an interview with ESPN, George Russell, Ricciardo, and Charles Leclerc, all three voted for Vettel as a good team principal option. The unanimous vote showcased that the German is not just an excellent driver, but the current drivers also imagine him being a good leader.

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Let’s hope the time away from the grid motivates Vettel to return once again and give something back to this wonderful sport.