Villain Turned Hero, Sebastian Vettel, Had Lasting Impression on F1 Paddock: “Stands Out Like A…”

Formula 1 will miss Sebastian Vettel and his charm next year. The 4-time World Champion has announced his retirement and will hang his helmet at the end of the season. However, the Aston Martin driver has not only been a champion racing driver but also a champion advocate for various external reasons like climate change and sustainability.

Sebastian Vettel has multiple records to his name in F1. From becoming the then youngest race winner to becoming the youngest ever F1 champion, Sebastian has enjoyed a wonderful career that he puts to rest at the end of the season.

However, Sebastian was not always as loved as he is today. During his rookie years, he was more of a villain on the grid owing to his temper. But over the years, he’s managed to keep his temper in check and laugh more often.

An old article written by Anthony Rowlinson in The Red Bulletin described Sebastian aptly. It read, “Vettel is, after all, funny and stands out like a comic light bulb in a paddock of rare individuals corralled too often into corporate alignment. He names his cars, He swears, He (gosh!) smiles. […] He is, truly, a one-off in being able to race as hard as he laughs…”

Additionally, Sebastian’s mischievous and jolly nature is well-liked by many people in F1. The sport will surely miss the German’s insight and wisdom.

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Vettel and Aston Martin are enduring a tough season this year. After a double DNF in Monza, they will be looking to exploit points finish in Singapore.

Sebastian Vettel dismissed any rumors of a potential Red Bull return

Red Bull‘s most successful driver Sebastian Vettel has squashed any rumors of a potential return to the Milton Keynes-based team. Vettel recalls talking with Red Bull boss Horner and Helmut Marko before making a switch to Aston Martin Racing.

Sebastian said, “I think it was 2020, But obviously I made the decision to join Aston Martin before I think it was really in discussion that Alex was going to leave. So it was never really close. But of course I know Christian, I know Helmut. So for sure I had a sort of brief chat with them, but never really anything serious.”

He further added, “And I also know and knew that if it was, would have been, an option or serious, we would have at least talked about it. But it never came to that point.”

“So obviously a couple of months later, you could look back and say if and what if and so on. But I’m happy with the choice I made.”

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Sebastian Vettel is retiring at the end of this season, but F1 will forever remember his contribution to the sport. The German legend will hope to enjoy the final 6 races of his career to the fullest. What is your favorite Vettel memory?