Sebastian Vettel is undoubtedly one of the most iconic figures in the world of Formula 1. Week in and week out, the German turns up and creates a scene that either makes the fans go crazy or applauds the former Red Bull driver for his actions. On one such circumstance in Mexico, Vettel’s pre-race mischief left the fans in a frenzy.
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During the 2022 F1 Mexican Grand Prix driver parade, Vettel suddenly left the track, went off-road, and drove near the fans to wave at them. The Aston Martin driver drove near the barrier with his teammate, Lance Stroll. The German asked the designated driver to get out of his seat and then took his seat to go with the shenanigans.
Apart from being extremely talented and serious about his job, the German is well known for his wit and humor. All of these fetched the former Red Bull star a huge fanbase in the sport. In this case, as well, fans loved the daring action by the former Ferrari driver.
Fans react to the playful driver Sebastian Vettel
Sebastian Vettel has pulled off such stunts earlier as well. During the Australian Grand Prix earlier this year, Vettel toured the circuit in a moped. Even though fans loved the action, he was summoned by the stewards and was later fined for it.
Given below are some of the reactions taken from Twitter:
HE'S INSANE I LOVE HIM 😭😭😭😭😭 https://t.co/i9n0BfgM8s
— m i l l e y (@milleysoares) October 30, 2022
i love him https://t.co/0bUzV1J13s
— ara 🧑🏻🚀🪐 (@GEURAEUHK) October 31, 2022
We are really going to miss Seb! Did HE decide to retire or was he pushed? https://t.co/sy9VEAzrWu
— Skye (@Skye07030050) October 30, 2022
He stole the car omg i love him so much I’m really gonna miss him https://t.co/AZEkZphb6O
— ro (@multii21seb) October 30, 2022
However, in this case, the stewards didn’t announce anything as yet. Nevertheless, Sebastian Vettel has proved time and time again that he’s a crowd favorite.
It’s his last time and he’s taking full advantage. Good on him! ❤️ https://t.co/s8dG5SrPhm
— Chantal Blanchard (@ChantallasPR) October 30, 2022
somebody give him a smooch https://t.co/Ce8QtRx6Ku
— shriya (@unofficialdboss) October 30, 2022
Main character energy from Seb here 😂👏🏼 https://t.co/ZeS61EyVZa
— Erin (@ErinDunne96) October 30, 2022
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He's so unhinged sometimes, I love him https://t.co/ZPow04DLzV
— Adela (@Cynosura_SV) October 30, 2022
As Sebastian Vettel is all set to leave Formula 1 at the end of this year, the fans will surely miss him on the track as well as off the track.
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