Gentleman Sebastian Vettel Once Broke Character to Give Wild Dating Tips

Sebastian Vettel burst into Formula One as a young man, shaking up the grid on his way to becoming a four-time world champion, with records he set a decade ago still standing. Throughout his career, he went from being one of the most beloved drivers to the most despised and being loved again. But one thing that stayed constant was his gentlemanly behavior, both on and off the grid.

Vettel would probably be one of the most liked and appropriate faces to represent the sport. He can make you laugh, he can motivate you, and he can do anything else that you can imagine. He has been a champion on the grid and, of course, beyond the grid. However, he once broke character to give pretty amusing advice to his fans.

The driver has often been a part of F1’s Grill the Grid segment. There, he once exhibited his humor by giving shocking dating advice to the viewers. For old fans of his, it wouldn’t have been surprising given how Vettel was notoriously known for his charisma in his younger days.

 On one of the Grill the Grid episodes, where the interviewer asked, “Do you split a cheque on the date,” the German commented, “Why would you do that? See that stuff, I’m old school.”

And then he jokingly went on to say something that no one expected. He added, “You let her pay of course.” This resulted in everyone breaking into laughter. 

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One of the more impressive moments of Vettel’s “Grill the Grid” was when he absolutely nailed a challenge by naming all the F1 champions in chronological order. Apart from F1, the driver has been a gem, partaking in philanthropy and activism.

Sebastian Vettel: The man of many talents

Over the years, Vettel has donned several roles on the grid. He has been Inspector Seb, Detective Seb, and Fire Marshall Seb, among several others.

On the other hand, using his voice as an F1 star driver, he has promoted social causes, some even alongside other drivers. Notably, he’s voiced his support for issues such as human rights and environmental preservation. He has actively participated in the following campaigns: Please Don’t Litter; Save the Bees; Race for Women; and Race Without Trace.

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With his quips over the years during interviews, briefings, and elsewhere, Vettel has entertained us for over a decade. Now, with his return to management rumored, he might look for a bigger platform to promote social causes.