Sebastian Vettel is definitely one of the most successful F1 drivers in his era. The German driver, who announced his retirement at the end of the 2022 season owns a lot of racing records. Admittedly, other drivers have broken some of them, but he still doggedly clings to a few records. Away from the F1 scene, Vettel has been extraordinarily successful in the Race of Champions. In fact, he has helped Team Germany win a record 8 times. When he challenged for his seventh ROC crown, he was up against Team USA NASCAR in the final. At that time, Team USA NASCAR consisted of Kyle Busch and older brother Kurt Busch. Vettel’s task was all the more difficult because teammate Pascal Wehrlein had a crash which sidelined him the rest of the competition. In essence, the then Ferrari driver was competing [https://twitter.com/sebvettelnews/status/823279879051509763] in the team competition as a literal one man army. READ MORE: After 14 Years On Track, Sebastian Vettel Finally Hangs His Helmet as F1 Fans Grieve Retirement Announcement [https://www.essentiallysports.com/f1-news-after-14-years-on-track-sebastian-vettel-finally-hangs-his-helmet-as-f1-fans-grieve-retirement-announcement/] HOW DID SEBASTIAN VETTEL CLINCH THE TEAM TITLE? His first group race saw him pitted against former colleagues, Jenson Button and David Coulthard for Team United Kingdom. Then he had to face Team Nordic, consisting of Tom Kristensen and Petter Solberg. Nevertheless, he rattled off four straight wins before advancing to the semifinal to face Team Colombia. The four-time Formula One world champion managed to blank Juan Pablo Montoya and Gabby Chaves to enter the final. Sebastian Vettel [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-06-17T161520Z_1191912825_UP1EI6H195JOR_RTRMADP_3_MOTOR-F1-CANADA.jpg]Formula One F1 – Canadian Grand Prix – Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montreal, Canada – June 17, 2022 Aston Martin’s Sebastian Vettel during a press conference ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix REUTERS/Chris Helgren Meanwhile, the second semifinal was an all USA affair, with NASCAR facing IndyCar. Needless to say, Kurt and Kyle Busch defeated IndyCar counterparts, Ryan Hunter-Reay and Alexander Rossi. So, the final was the Busch brothers against Sebastian Vettel. However, the German maestro managed beat the Joe Gibbs Racing and the then Stewart-Haas Racing driver, to win the final. With that, he single-handedly won the team competition for Germany with eight wins on the trot. In addition to that he nabbed a seventh crown out of a record-breaking eight. WATCH STORY: Vettel & Mick’s team got knocked out by Jimmie Johnson & Colton Herta [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/nascar-news-f1-stars-vettel-schumacher-lost-to-jimmie-johnson-colton-herta/] 

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[caption id="attachment_455725" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-455725" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1002907568.jpg" alt="Kurt Busch in action in NASCAR Cup Series" width="1920" height="1280" /> LOUDON, NH - JULY 20: Kurt Busch, driver of the #41 Monster Energy/Haas Automation Ford, poses with the Cape Cod Cafe Pizza Pole Award after posting the fastest lap during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on July 20, 2018 in Loudon, New Hampshire. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2><strong>Kurt Busch 2021: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsement</strong></h2>
Kurt Busch is an American racing driver. Busch's first racing experience was in a Dwarf vehicle at age 14, at Pahrump Valley Speedway. Busch additionally fiddled with IMCA Modified hustling.

The Star Nursery group searched for another driver to swap Trickle for the No. 70 group, which provided Busch the big break. He picked up public presentation while contending with Ron Hornaday, Jr., Matt Crafton, Greg Biffle, Kevin Harvick, and others for the 1997 Winter Heat Series at Tucson Raceway Park.

Busch's group proceeded to win the 1998 Auto Zone Elite Division Southwest Series Rookie of the Year. He followed up by winning the title in 1999.

This prompted a tryout in a Roush Racing "Gong Show," which he won and procured a Craftsman Truck Series ride. He raced the No. 99 Ford F-150. Kurt dominated four races and was the runner-up behind partner Greg Biffle in the title standings, just as winning Rookie of the Year respects.
<h2><strong>Kurt Busch</strong>: Stats and Championships</h2>
He contends full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 1 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE for Chip Ganassi Racing. He is the 2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series champion.

Busch has driven for many teams throughout his career, including Stewart-Haas Racing, Furniture Row Racing, Phoenix Racing, Penske Racing, and Roush Racing.

He has won 32 Cup races. Busch also has won the 2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series title with Roush Racing.

Kurt is one of 34 drivers to win races in every one of the three of NASCAR's divisions: the Cup Series, the Xfinity Series, and the Camping World Truck Series.

[caption id="attachment_415823" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-415823" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201019203224/2020-09-28T033915Z_1681331198_NOCID_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-SOUTH-POINT-400.jpg" alt="Kurt Busch in action in NASCAR Cup Series" width="1920" height="1300" /> Sep 27, 2020; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kurt Busch (1) during the South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2>Kurt Busch: Net Worth 2021</h2>
According to <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/race-car-drivers/kurt-busch-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">celebrity net worth</a>, he has a net worth of $70 million dollars.

He is the second-longest-tenured driver in the Cup Series alongside Ryan Newman; they both made their debut in 2000.

He is the brother of two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch. They are second-gen drivers, as their dad, Tom, won a few NASCAR races.
<h2>Kurt Busch: Foundations and Charities</h2>
Kurt Busch has a partnership with Vet Tix Foundation and gave 100 passes to each of the 36 races to military individuals in 2019.

As per <a href="https://tobychristie.com/2019/02/12/kurt-busch-to-celebrate-service-members-and-veterans-with-ticket-giveaways/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Toby Christie</a>, Busch, at the 2017 DAYTONA 500 and the 2004 Cup Series Champion stated, <em>“I am appreciative of the sacrifice and commitment of our military service members and families.”</em>

He said, <em>“Family is what NASCAR is all about and I hope this experience at the track will be an enjoyable and fun-filled event!”</em>
<h2><b>Kurt Busch: Sponsors</b></h2>
Kurt Busch's primary sponsor is Monster Energy. His associate sponsors include Chevrolet, Clover, Credit One Bank, Goodyear, McDonald's, 3M, Sunoco.

[caption id="attachment_393871" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-393871" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200928235205/2020-09-28T032422Z_479248743_NOCID_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-SOUTH-POINT-400.jpg" alt="Kurt Busch on his way to victory at the Southern Point 400" width="1920" height="1169" /> Sep 27, 2020; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kurt Busch (1) during the South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2>Best Moments of Kurt Busch</h2>

<h2>Kurt Busch: Lifestyle</h2>
Kurt Busch has an extraordinary collection of cars in NASCAR. Some of the cars from his lot are:

2001 Ford Mustang
2005 Ford GT
Dodge Viper
1969 Chevrolet Camaro
1971 Chevrolet Corvette
1961 Corvette
<h2>Kurt Busch: Family</h2>
Busch was born to Thomas and Gaye Busch in Las Vegas, Nevada. At six years old, Busch was going with his dad to the track and contending in karting.

After moving on from Durango High School, Busch went to the University of Arizona, to acquire a degree in Pharmacy. He is married to polo player Ashley Van Meter.

[caption id="attachment_455730" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-455730" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1174691390.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1280" /> LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 14: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&amp;M's Hazelnut Toyota, talks with Kurt Busch, driver of the #1 GEARWRENCH Chevrolet, during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on September 14, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2>How to contact Kurt Busch</h2>
Kurt Busch is very active and highly popular on social media. As a result, it's the most accessible and easiest method to keep in touch with the Cup Series Champion.

He is on all the popular social media platforms such as <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kurtbusch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/kurtbusch" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OfficialKurtBusch" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a>. While these serve as an excellent platform for fan requests and interactions, Busch also has his own official <a href="https://shopkurtbusch.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">website</a> and management team to keep track of proposals and requests.

Interested parties can reach out to Busch through his <a href="https://shopkurtbusch.com/pages/contact-us" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">contact page</a>.
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<td width="301">42 Years</td>
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<td width="301">Marital Status</td>
<td width="301">Married</td>
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<td width="301">Charlotte, North Carolina</td>
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<td width="301">Nationality</td>
<td width="301">American</td>
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<td width="301">Team</td>
<td width="301">Chip Ganassi Racing</td>
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<td width="301">Endorsements</td>
<td width="301">Monster Energy, Chevrolet, Clover, Credit One Bank, Goodyear, McDonald's, 3M, Sunoco</td>
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<td width="301">Championships</td>
<td width="301">1 - 2004</td>
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<td width="301">Net Worth</td>
<td width="301">$70 Million</td>
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<td width="301">August 4, 1978</td>
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<td width="301">5 ft 11 in (180 cm)</td>
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Kurt Busch

LOUDON, NH &#8211; JULY 20: Kurt Busch, driver of the #41 Monster Energy/Haas Automation Ford, poses with the Cape Cod Cafe Pizza Pole Award after posting the fastest lap during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on July 20, 2018 in Loudon, New Hampshire. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) Kurt Busch 2021: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsement Kurt Busch is an American racing driver. Busch&#8217;s first racing experience was in a Dwarf vehicle at age 14, at Pahrump Valley Speedway. Busch additionally fiddled with IMCA Modified hustling. The Star Nursery group searched for another driver to swap Trickle for the No. 70 group, which provided Busch the big break. He picked up public presentation while contending with Ron Hornaday, Jr., Matt Crafton, Greg Biffle, Kevin Harvick, and others for the 1997 Winter Heat Series at Tucson Raceway Park. Busch&#8217;s group proceeded to win the 1998 Auto Zone Elite Division Southwest Series Rookie of the Year. He followed up by winning the title in 1999. This prompted a tryout in a Roush Racing &#8220;Gong Show,&#8221; which he won and procured a Craftsman Truck Series ride. He raced the No. 99 Ford F-150. Kurt dominated four races and was the runner-up behind partner Greg Biffle in the title standings, just as winning Rookie of the Year respects. Kurt Busch: Stats and Championships He contends full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 1 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE for Chip Ganassi Racing. He is the 2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series champion. Busch has driven for many teams throughout his career, including Stewart-Haas Racing, Furniture Row Racing, Phoenix Racing, Penske Racing, and Roush Racing. He has won 32 Cup races. Busch also has won the 2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series title with Roush Racing. Kurt is one of 34 drivers to win races in every one of the three of NASCAR&#8217;s divisions: the Cup Series, the Xfinity Series, and the Camping World Truck Series. Sep 27, 2020; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kurt Busch (1) during the South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Kurt Busch: Net Worth 2021 According to celebrity net worth, he has a net worth of $70 million dollars. He is the second-longest-tenured driver in the Cup Series alongside Ryan Newman; they both made their debut in 2000. He is the brother of two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch. They are second-gen drivers, as their dad, Tom, won a few NASCAR races. Kurt Busch: Foundations and Charities Kurt Busch has a partnership with Vet Tix Foundation and gave 100 passes to each of the 36 races to military individuals in 2019. As per Toby Christie, Busch, at the 2017 DAYTONA 500 and the 2004 Cup Series Champion stated, “I am appreciative of the sacrifice and commitment of our military service members and families.” He said, “Family is what NASCAR is all about and I hope this experience at the track will be an enjoyable and fun-filled event!” Kurt Busch: Sponsors Kurt Busch&#8217;s primary sponsor is Monster Energy. His associate sponsors include Chevrolet, Clover, Credit One Bank, Goodyear, McDonald&#8217;s, 3M, Sunoco. Sep 27, 2020; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kurt Busch (1) during the South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Best Moments of Kurt Busch Kurt Busch: Lifestyle Kurt Busch has an extraordinary collection of cars in NASCAR. Some of the cars from his lot are: 2001 Ford Mustang 2005 Ford GT Dodge Viper 1969 Chevrolet Camaro 1971 Chevrolet Corvette 1961 Corvette Kurt Busch: Family Busch was born to Thomas and Gaye Busch in Las Vegas, Nevada. At six years old, Busch was going with his dad to the track and contending in karting. After moving on from Durango High School, Busch went to the University of Arizona, to acquire a degree in Pharmacy. He is married to polo player Ashley Van Meter. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA &#8211; SEPTEMBER 14: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&amp;M&#8217;s Hazelnut Toyota, talks with Kurt Busch, driver of the #1 GEARWRENCH Chevrolet, during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on September 14, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) How to contact Kurt Busch Kurt Busch is very active and highly popular on social media. As a result, it&#8217;s the most accessible and easiest method to keep in touch with the Cup Series Champion. He is on all the popular social media platforms such as Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. While these serve as an excellent platform for fan requests and interactions, Busch also has his own official website and management team to keep track of proposals and requests. Interested parties can reach out to Busch through his contact page.  Age 42 Years  Marital Status Married  Residence Charlotte, North Carolina  Nationality American  Team Chip Ganassi Racing  Endorsements Monster Energy, Chevrolet, Clover, Credit One Bank, Goodyear, McDonald&#8217;s, 3M, Sunoco  Championships 1 &#8211; 2004  Net Worth $70 Million  Birthday August 4, 1978  Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)

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Kyle Busch

Who is Kyle Busch? If there was anyone to personify the word â€˜consistencyâ€™ in the present era of NASCAR, it would be Kyle Busch. When he first came into the Cup Series, Busch was arguably a brash and aggressive driver. He did not shy away from saying or doing what he felt like and that earned him the â€˜Rowdyâ€™ nickname. You can love it or hate it but his approach to racing led him to win 2 Cup Series championships. Now, he has toned down a lot but despite being one of the older drivers, the hunger is still very much alive. He currently drives the #8 car for Richard Childress Racing. TALLADEGA, ALABAMA &#8211; OCTOBER 02: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&amp;M&#8217;s Toyota, walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 02, 2022 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) Kyle Buschâ€™s family Rowdy was born on May 2, 1985, in Las Vegas, Nevada to Tom and Gaye Busch. His first motor racing experience came at the age of six with go-karts. Reports suggest that Kyle Busch was not tall enough to reach the throttle in his first race around the street near his home. His father controlled the pedal while Rowdy drove as per reports. Busch also worked in his familyâ€™s garage and worked as a crew chief for his only sibling (2004 Cup Series champion and 2017 Daytona 500 winner) Kurt Busch at the age of 10 in dwarf car racing. Kyle Busch and Kurt Busch | Credits: Imago Kyle Busch&#8217;s Wife and ChildrenÂ  Rowdy has been in a long and successful marriage to Samantha Busch for 14 years now. The couple got married on December 31, 2010. They met in 2007 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. At the time, Samantha was a student at Purdue University and apparently, Kyle was too shy to ask her out first time. Well, good that he mustered up the courage to eventually do so otherwise we wouldâ€™ve been robbed of one of the most wholesome NASCAR couples. Kyle and Samantha have two kids, Brexton Locke Busch and Lennix Key Busch. Brexton is the older of the two and is following his fatherâ€™s footsteps. In fact, he seems to have gotten Rowdyâ€™s talents as he has already made a big impact in the junior racing community. The couple love their kids to death but they faced a lot of issues while conceiving, especially with Lennix. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS &#8211; SEPTEMBER 11: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&amp;M&#8217;s Toyota, spends time with his wife Samantha and daughter Lennix Key on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on September 11, 2022 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) In 2018, Kyle and Samantha were supposed to welcome their second child to the world. At the time Brexton was just over 3 years old. However, their dreams were shattered and on November 30 of that year, Samantha shared the news of suffering a miscarriage. The couple had been struggling with infertility for the longest time and had turned to IVF to conceive. When it did not work out in 2018, they decided that a surrogate would be a better option. So, in 2022, when Lennix Key Busch was born, they were absolutely overjoyed. Kyle Busch Net Worth 2024Â  Throughout his career, Kyle Busch has earned several accolades. Winning championships and races come to him naturally. When one keeps on winning, they get richer and itâ€™s safe to say that Rowdy is one of the wealthiest drivers in NASCAR today. According to several sources, the 2-time Cup Series champion has an estimated net worth of a whopping $80 million. As per zacjohnson.com, Busch makes roughly $16-19 million annually. Being one of the most popular NASCAR drivers today, Rowdy has no trouble pulling sponsors. The former Cup Series champion recently extended deals with Cheddarâ€™s Scratch Kitchen and Lucas Oil. His current list of partners also include Lenovo, 3CHI, Alsco, Bet MGM, and more. Apart from racing, these partnerships are a big part of Rowdyâ€™s earnings. Him being a team owner for quite a long time also contributes to that. Kyle Busch Career Timeline Though Kyle Busch has been familiar with race tracks from the young age of six having driven in go-karts, the racer began his professional racing career after his 13th birthday, in 1998 with legends car racing. And in a short while, he made his presence known by racking up two track championships at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway Bullring short-track. Soon he moved to late model racing where he ten races during the 2001 season. And soon enough, NASCAR came calling. At the young age of 16, Busch made his Craftsman Truck Series debut at the Indianapolis Raceway Park for Roush Racing after replacing truck series driver Nathan Haseleu, and secured a P9. Not bad for a debut race! The driver made his full-time Cup Series debut in 2005 for Hendrick Motorsports and secured nine Top-5s, in addition to two victories at California Speedway and Phoenix International Raceway. Kyle Busch Partnerships and Endorsements While sponsorship woes might have marked an end to his time at Joe Gibbs Racing, his new team, Richard Childress Racing has backed him pretty well on that front. The No. 8 car of Kyle Busch enjoys an extended partnership with multiple brands like US restaurant chain brand Cheddar&#8217;s Scratch Kitchen, hemp-derived product manufacturer 3CHI, rental company Alsco, sports betting company BetMGM and consumer electronics company Lenovo. Apart from that Lucas Oil also signed as a multi-race primary sponsor, Rebel Bourbon came onboard as new anchor partner for the 2024 season, Zone Nicotine Pouches joined in alongside Global Industrial who will sponsor Busch for select races in 2024. Feb 19, 2023; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Busch (8) during driver introductions before the start of the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports Kyle Busch Investments Apart from being a motorsports athlete, Kyle Busch is an entrepreneur. There are several ventures that he has started or partnered with so far in his life, one of them being Rowdy Nation. Fans can get an official Kyle Busch fan membership and exclusive merchandise from the platform. He also got a return on his investment through one of his properties in 2023. Rowdy sold his North Carolina house. The home was 15,000 sq feet and was built on 1.4 acres of land near Lake Norman, with a side of the house facing the water body. It was listed for $13 Million and the real estate agent was Heather Gibbs, daughter-in-law of NASCAR team owner Joe Gibbs and NASCAR racer Ty Gibbs&#8217; mother.Â  Kyle Busch NASCAR Career Stats To say that Kyle Busch has had an iconic career wouldn&#8217;t be an understatement. In his illustrious career, the driver has won 63 of 679 races in the NASCAR Cup Series. Apart from that, he also has 373 Top-10s and 33 poles. In NASCAR&#8217;s second tier division, the Xfinity Series, the driver has 102 victories from 366 races, along with 70 pole positions and 266 Top-10s. In the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Busch has 65 wins in 170 races, 138 Top-10s and 23 poles. In NASCAR&#8217;s top division, the driver has an average start and average finish of 12.2 and 13.81, respectively. Kyle Busch Records If you thought Kyle Busch&#8217;s list of accolades end here, you were sorely mistaken. The #8 driver is the first in NASCAR Cup Series history to win on every track competed. He was also the first driver to win one race in each of NASCAR&#8217;s three divisions in one weekend. Apart from that, the driver held on to his superiority by winning at least one race in the NASCAR Cup Series for 19 consecutive seasons. He also tops the list for the most wins in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series with 64 victories to his name. His most recent win came in February 2024, when he won the Truck Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Feb 16, 2022; Daytona, FL, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Busch (18) talks to the press during Daytona 500 media day at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports Kyle Busch Major Achievements and Awards Kyle Busch has won several honors in his career and it would take anyone far too long to list all of them. So here are some of his most notable ones. Rowdy is a 2-time Cup Series champion and a 1-time Xfinity Series champion. He has won the Brickyard 400 twice, the Southern 500 once, the Coca-Cola 600 once, and the All-Star race once. The NASCAR legend has made his mark in other competitions as well, winning the Snowball Derby on two different occasions. He also holds the record for the most wins by a driver in the Xfinity and Truck Series. Apart from that, he was also inducted into NASCAR&#8217;s 75 Greatest Drivers list in 2023. Charity and Foundation Kyle Busch, along with his wife, chairs The Samantha and Kyle Busch Bundle of Joy fund. According to its official website, â€œThe Samantha and Kyle Busch Bundle of Joy Fund is dedicated to advocating for infertility education and awareness and removing financial barriers by granting monetary awards to couples who require fertility treatments to have their own bundle of joy.â€ The statistics on the charityâ€™s website suggest that they have awarded 116 grants and generated $1,509,880. They have also facilitated the birth of 83 babies so far. Itâ€™s safe to say that the couple did not want anyone to suffer as much as they did in order to conceive and have helped several families as a result. Kyle Busch Motorsports Kyle Busch dabbled into the ownership line in NASCAR not too long after making his debut in the Cup Series. Kyle Busch Motorsports was founded in the year 2010 and they have been quite successful in the NASCAR Truck Series with two championships. The team had also won the ARCA East Series. KBM has been a venture that was close to Rowdyâ€™s heart but he took the tough decision to sell it in 2023, with Spire Motorsports being the buyer. Although the fee for the sale was not immediately made public, Charlotte Business Journal reported it to be close to $14.5 million. Kyle Busch and Alex Bowman rivalry Itâ€™s safe to say that Alex Bowman and Kyle Busch are not the best of friends. They have not always raced each other very clean and after one race, Rowdy lost his cool with the Hendrick Motorsports driver. It was the 2022 race in Las Vegas, and Busch was in prime position to win the Cup Series race. However, a late crash involving Erik Jones and Bubba Wallace brought out the caution with less than 2 laps to go. As a result, Alex Bowman was able to get on fresh tires and snatch the win away from the then-Joe Gibbs Racing driver. On the team radio after the race, Rowdy expressed his feelings towards Bowman and it was not pretty. â€œSame f****** guy who backs into every f****** win that he ever f****** gets, backs into another f****** win,â€ he said. Kyle Busch and Joey Logano rivalry Another driver that Kyle Busch might not have too great of a relationship with is Joey Logano. The two drivers are infamous for causing a bloody fistfight in Las Vegas in 2017. As the race progressed, Logano was racing quite hard and while in close quarters with Rowdy, he turned the #18 Joe Gibbs Racing car. What ensued on the pit road after this was chaos. Rowdy confronted Logano and threw a vicious punch that seemed to somewhat catch the driver of the #22. The two drivers were then surrounded by people trying to separate them as they fought each other. In the end, Busch seemed to come off it worse with a cut on his forehead. It was one of the few times Busch went full &#8216;rowdy&#8217;. SONOMA, CA &#8211; JUNE 24: Joey Logano, driver of the #20 The Home Depot Toyota, speaks with Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&amp;M&#8217;s Pretzel Toyota, during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Infineon Raceway on June 24, 2011 in Sonoma, California. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) Kyle Busch ControversiesÂ  Rowdy got himself into trouble with the Mexican authorities in January of 2023 as he breached the countryâ€™s gun laws. According to the Associated Press, Kyle Busch was detained at a Mexican airport after authorities discovered a handgun and ammunition in his luggage. Initially, he was sentenced to prison for 3-and-a-half years and was ordered to pay a fine of $1,000. However, he was allowed to leave Mexico after paying a bond.Â  He got into trouble with the authorities in 2011 at home. Busch was cited for speeding 128 mph in a 45 mph speed limit zone. The incident took place near Troutman, North Carolina, on May 24. Kyle Busch and M&amp;M&#8217;S One of Rowdyâ€™s oldest sponsors was M&amp;M&#8217;S. Busch was with the company for 15 years before they decided to drop him. This led Rowdy to switch teams and move from Joe Gibbs Racing to Richard Childress Racing in 2023. However, with the M&amp;M on his carâ€™s hood, Busch has seen some of the best moments of his career, including his 2 Cup wins and countless race victories. Oct 16, 2022; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Busch (18) during the South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Kyle Busch in Popular Media Kyle Busch has a documentary film about his life called â€˜Rowdyâ€™ which was released in 2022. He is a part of several NASCAR video games and has appeared in TV series and movies as well. He cameoed as a state trooper in the 2017 film Logan Lucky. He even won the WWE 24/7 championship after appearing on an episode of Monday Night RAW. Kyle Busch Social Media Rowdy is fairly active on all of his social media handles. Given his activity, he seems more like a Twitter user.  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/KyleBusch  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rowdybusch/  Twitter https://twitter.com/KyleBusch  &nbsp;  Full Name Kyle Busch  Popular Name Rowdy  Birth Place Las Vegas,Â Nevada, U.S  Birth Date May 2, 1985  Height 6Â ft 1Â in  Weight (in pounds) 185Â lb  Parents Tom and Gaye Busch  Siblings Kurt Busch  Nationality American  Ethnicity Caucasian  Net Worth $80 million  Salary $16-19 million  Relationship/ Spouse Married to Samantha Busch  Children Brexton Locke Busch, Lennix Key Busch  Profession Race car driver  Team Richard Childress Racing

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<h3><strong>Sebastian Vettel 2022: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</strong></h3>
Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel is a 4-time Formula One World Champion. He is among the most likable personalities on the grid. He made his Formula One debut in 2007 in a one-off appearance as a replacement for an injured <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/robert-kubica/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Robert Kubica</a>. The same year saw him join the ranks of the<a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/f1/toro-rosso/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Toro Rosso</a> team, effectively replacing Scott Speed. In 2008, he took his first victory, which still stands as the team's only race victory. In 2009, he graduated to Red Bull F1 and stayed with the team until the end of 2014, before moving to Ferrari. His Red Bull stint saw him scale four back-to-back championships between 2010 and 2013.

Back in his Red Bull days, Sebastian Vettel's helmet game was on another level. While the FIA has repealed its controversial helmet change rule, Vettel would turn up to Grand Prix events with some of the coolest lids on the grid.

Most recently, his iconic white helmet with German stripes is easily recognizable and has become a classic helmet design on the grid.

<strong>READ MORE-</strong> <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/what-are-the-top-5-helmet-designs-of-sebastian-vettel/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-wpel-link="internal">What are the Top 5 Helmet Designs of Sebastian Vettel</a>

[caption id="attachment_506733" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-506733" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210107180724/GettyImages-1191221386.jpg" alt="Sebastian Vettel in the Red Team" width="1920" height="1358" /> ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 01: Sebastian Vettel of Germany and Ferrari walks to the drivers parade before the F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi at Yas Marina Circuit on December 01, 2019 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h3><strong>Sebastian Vettel: On-track Achievements</strong></h3>
His 2008 race victory in Monza and further progress at an early age ensured that he has a lot of records to his name. Sebastian Vettel is the youngest driver to score a pole position, a race victory, a double (pole + race), and a triple (pole + race + fastest lap). His 13 race victories in 2013 and 15 pole positions in 2011, still stand as the highest race victories and pole positions in a season, respectively.

While he holds a long list of accolades in Formula 1, Sebastian Vettel is also one of the wittiest drivers on the grid. His perfectly timed quips and witty jabs during team radio messages and interviews have become a big hit among the fans.

<strong>READ MORE-</strong><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/what-are-the-best-quotes-of-sebastian-vettel/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-wpel-link="internal">What are the Best Quotes of Sebastian Vettel?</a>
<h3>Sebastian Vettel: Net Worth 2022</h3>
His contract with Ferrari in 2020 put his annual <a href="https://www.forbes.com/profile/sebastian-vettel/#4373508e53f2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">salary</a> to $36.3 million along with bonuses, making him one of the richest drivers on the F1 grid. The length of his contract ran till the end of 2020. He's driven for two very rich teams: Red Bull with their massive budget and Ferrari with their legacy, ensuring his lifetime earnings at <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/race-car-drivers/sebastian-vettel-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">$140 million</a>.

Further, he signed a contract with Aston Martin for the 2021 season. The fact that Aston Martin is a mid-field outfit forced Vettel in obliging to a massive pay-cut. The German is reportedly receiving a salary of $15M, without bonuses. Nevertheless, Vettel is still the 5th highest <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/brettknight/2021/07/22/formula-1-highest-paid-drivers-hamilton-verstappen/?sh=e868db011828" target="_blank" rel="noopener">paid</a> driver on the grid in 2021, just behind his predecessor, Sergio Perez. As of 2022, Vettel will receive a salary of $13M from Aston Martin.
<h3><strong>Sebastian Vettel: Ferrari journey and contract</strong></h3>
However, his Ferrari stint wasn't nearly as successful. Joining the team in early 2015, Vettel was the guiding light that Ferrari needed after a dismal 2014 season. One could argue that Vettel resurrected Ferrari in the turbo-hybrid era of Formula 1.

Despite getting off to a positive start, Sebastian's Ferrari journey was full of ups and downs. He endured a difficult season in 2016 - scoring no wins and driving a car that wasn't very competitive.

However, things changed in 2017. The SF70h was more than a match for the Mercedes W08 and for the first time in the turbo-hybrid era, Ferrari could challenge Mercedes for the Championship.

While Ferrari and Vettel made good progress in the first half of 2017, the quest to end Mercedes' domination fizzled in the latter half of the season. Mercedes made a big step up in car development. Furthermore, a series of reliability issues and driver mistakes effectively ended the Scuderia's hopes of Championship that year.

But the team went back to the drawing board of developed a monster of a car for the 2018 season. The SF71h seemed destined to put an end to Mercedes's winning streak, but a sequence of driver errors meant it was not to be.

[caption id="attachment_506721" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-506721" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210107180320/GettyImages-1180720765.jpg" alt="Sebastian Vettel in Scuderia Ferrari" width="1920" height="1280" /> SUZUKA, JAPAN - OCTOBER 13: Pole position qualifier Sebastian Vettel of Germany and Ferrari celebrates in parc ferme during qualifying for the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka Circuit on October 13, 2019 in Suzuka, Japan. (Photo by Charles Coates/Getty Images)[/caption]

Vettel came agonizingly close to clinching his first Championship with Ferrari in 2018, but his campaign fell apart towards the end of the season.

2019 was a difficult season for the German driver. Vettel had to put up with a younger, much faster teammate in Charles Leclerc while racing in a car that was uncompetitive and unsuited to his driving style. Scoring only a single win, Sebastian ended the season fifth in the Drivers' Championship.

The equation between Vettel and teammate <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/charles-leclerc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Charles Leclerc</a> gave the team enough trouble.

The 2020 season was put on hold due to COVID-19 but Vettel dropped a bombshell regarding his future at Ferrari. Sebastian Vettel officially announced that he and Ferrari would not be renewing their contract for 2021 and beyond. At the end of the  2020 season, Vettel and Ferrari parted ways.

Despite the failed quest with Ferrari, Vettel can look back at his time with the Reds with pride. The German currently sits third in the list of all-time wins for the Scuderia. Only behind F1 legends - Michael Schumacher and Niki Lauda. So far, Vettel has scored 57 Pole Positions and clinched 53 wins in his F1 career.

While it looked like Vettel might announce his retirement following the 2020 season, what arrived was rather a surprising announcement from the returning F1 team, Aston Martin. The British outfit announced Vettel as a part of their driver's line-up for 2021 replacing Sergio Perez.

In September 2021, Aston Martin affirmed that Vettel's contract had the option of extending his presence by another year. Hence, the team decided to stick with the German at least until the end of 2022.
<h3>Best Moments of Sebastian Vettel</h3>
<h4><strong>Foundations and Charity Work</strong></h4>
Sebastian Vettel supports two main charities, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIMfiaqeHJg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Champions for Charity</a> and <a href="https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&amp;sl=de&amp;u=https://www.unitedcharity.de/Prominente/Sebastian-Vettel&amp;prev=search&amp;pto=aue" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">United Charity</a>. His support is mainly focused on children's welfare and also sports.

Sebastian Vettel often <a href="https://www.espn.in/f1/story/_/id/26836139/ferrari-drivers-sebastian-vettel-charles-leclerc-team-cristiano-ronaldo-charity-football-match" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">competes</a> in charity football matches to raise money for various charitable organizations.

Vettel has donated to the 'Grace P Kelly Association' - a German organization that aids children affected by cancer.

In early 2019, Vettel teamed up with teammates Charles Leclerc and star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo in a charity football match for the Piedmontese Foundation for Cancer Research and for the Telethon Foundation.

Since 2020, Vettel has been working with BioBienenApfel, a company striving to raise awareness on the importance of bees' existence in the eco-system. Ahead of the Austrian GP 2021, Vettel, along with a group of kids, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/f1-news-heartwarming-sebastian-vettel-comes-to-rescue-of-environment-with-bee-hotel-ahead-of-austrian-gp/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">built a hotel for bees</a> in the middle of an open field in Spielberg.

Later following the British Grand Prix, Vettel collected garbage from the stands left behind by the spectators. He further carried the waste to a waste incineration plant to raise awareness on recycling waste.

<strong>Read More - </strong><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/f1-news-heres-how-sebastian-vettel-followed-up-his-litter-collection-drive-at-silverstone/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Here’s How Sebastian Vettel Followed Up His Litter Collection Drive at Silverstone</a>
<h3>Sebastian Vettel: Personal life</h3>
Sebastian Vettel prefers keeping his personal life away from all the glitz and glamor of F1. Nobody knows a lot about his private life, but there are a few details.

The 33-year-old <a href="https://www.espn.in/f1/story/_/id/27015385/french-grand-prix-diary-kimi-wears-headphones-to-talk-people" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">married</a> his childhood friend Hanna Prater in 2019. He has 3 kids - <a href="https://www.welt.de/sport/formel1/article122767788/Sebastian-Vettel-wird-zum-ersten-Mal-Vater.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Emilie</a>, Mathilda, and a son <a href="https://f1i.com/news/362905-vettel-excused-from-media-day-following-birth-of-third-child.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">born</a> in November 2019.

The 4-time World Champion lives in a medieval-style farmhouse in Thurgau, Switzerland. Vettel isn't one to splurge on flashy mansions, but his <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/sebastian-vettel-everything-there-is-to-know-about-his-luxurious-house/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">house</a> is impressive nonetheless!

<strong>READ MORE-</strong> <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/sebastian-vettel-everything-we-know-about-his-wife-hannah-prater-his-daughters-and-personal-life-f1-news/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-wpel-link="internal">Sebastian Vettel: Everything We Know About His Wife Hannah Prater, His Daughters and Personal Life</a>

While he races some of the fastest cars on track, he prefers two wheels off the track. The German driver has an enviable vintage motorcycle collection and often arrives at circuits on one of his cool bikes. However, he also owns a very cool car collection which, funnily enough, includes a Mercedes.

<strong>READ MORE- </strong><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/a-long-list-of-cars-and-bikes-owned-by-ferrari-f1-driver-sebastian-vettel/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-wpel-link="internal">A Long List of Cars and Bikes Owned by Ferrari F1 Driver Sebastian Vettel</a>

[caption id="attachment_506719" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-506719" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210107180250/GettyImages-1164726106.jpg" alt="Sebastian Vettel in Red Attire, for Scuderia Ferrari." width="1920" height="1169" /> HOCKENHEIM, GERMANY - JULY 28: Second placed Sebastian Vettel of Germany and Ferrari celebrates on the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Germany at Hockenheimring on July 28, 2019 in Hockenheim, Germany. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h4><b>Sebastian Vettel’s Endorsements</b></h4>
He is <a href="https://www.sportskeeda.com/f1/sebastian-vettal-net-worth" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">endorsed</a> by the likes of watch brand, Casio, car manufacturer Infiniti, car petroleum brand Shell &amp; clothing brand<a href="https://www.pepejeans.com/en_gb/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Pepe Jeans</a>. The German driver is <a href="https://www.forbes.com/profile/sebastian-vettel/#4c135ace53f2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">reportedly worth</a> $300,000 in endorsements alone.
<h4><strong>How to contact Sebastian Vettel</strong></h4>
Sebastian Vettel prefers staying away from the limelight and likes keeping his personal life, well, personal!

Vettel is the only driver on the 2021 grid not to have a social media account. But don't get your hopes up because the German's <a href="https://f1i.com/news/326225-vettel-reveals-why-hes-no-fan-of-social-media.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">made it clear</a> that he has no intention of joining Instagram, Twitter, or any other social network.

However, that doesn't mean Sebastian's completely disconnected from his fans. On the contrary, Vettel enjoys reading and responding to fan mail and queries.

Those interested can contact Sebastian Vettel either by writing a letter the old-fashioned way or emailing Seb. Vettel has his own official website at sebastianvettel.de, which provides details on reaching out to the 4-time World Champion.

Interested parties can email Vettel at mail@sebastianvettel.com

Or write to him at

P.O. Box 2016
Kreuzlingen 1
SWITZERLAND
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<td>Age</td>
<td>33</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Marital Status</td>
<td>Married</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Spouse</td>
<td>Hanna Prater</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Residence</td>
<td>Thurgau, Switzerland</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nationality</td>
<td>German</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Endorsements</td>
<td>Casio, Infiniti, Pepe Jeans</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Championships</td>
<td>4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Annual Salary</td>
<td>$36 million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Net Worth</td>
<td>$140 million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Endorsements</td>
<td>$300K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Birthday</td>
<td>3rd July</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Height</td>
<td>1.75m</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ethnicity</td>
<td>White</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kids</td>
<td>3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Cars</td>
<td>Ferrari F40, Ferrari California T, Mercedes Benz SL-65 AMG, MINI Countryman, Infiniti FX</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Career points</td>
<td>3018</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Sebastian Vettel

Sebastian Vettel 2022: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements Ferrari&#8217;s Sebastian Vettel is a 4-time Formula One World Champion. He is among the most likable personalities on the grid. He made his Formula One debut in 2007 in a one-off appearance as a replacement for an injured Robert Kubica. The same year saw him join the ranks of the Toro Rosso team, effectively replacing Scott Speed. In 2008, he took his first victory, which still stands as the team&#8217;s only race victory. In 2009, he graduated to Red Bull F1 and stayed with the team until the end of 2014, before moving to Ferrari. His Red Bull stint saw him scale four back-to-back championships between 2010 and 2013. Back in his Red Bull days, Sebastian Vettel&#8217;s helmet game was on another level. While the FIA has repealed its controversial helmet change rule, Vettel would turn up to Grand Prix events with some of the coolest lids on the grid. Most recently, his iconic white helmet with German stripes is easily recognizable and has become a classic helmet design on the grid. READ MORE- What are the Top 5 Helmet Designs of Sebastian Vettel ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES &#8211; DECEMBER 01: Sebastian Vettel of Germany and Ferrari walks to the drivers parade before the F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi at Yas Marina Circuit on December 01, 2019 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) Sebastian Vettel: On-track Achievements His 2008 race victory in Monza and further progress at an early age ensured that he has a lot of records to his name. Sebastian Vettel is the youngest driver to score a pole position, a race victory, a double (pole + race), and a triple (pole + race + fastest lap). His 13 race victories in 2013 and 15 pole positions in 2011, still stand as the highest race victories and pole positions in a season, respectively. While he holds a long list of accolades in Formula 1, Sebastian Vettel is also one of the wittiest drivers on the grid. His perfectly timed quips and witty jabs during team radio messages and interviews have become a big hit among the fans. READ MORE-What are the Best Quotes of Sebastian Vettel? Sebastian Vettel: Net Worth 2022 His contract with Ferrari in 2020 put his annual salary to $36.3 million along with bonuses, making him one of the richest drivers on the F1 grid. The length of his contract ran till the end of 2020. He&#8217;s driven for two very rich teams: Red Bull with their massive budget and Ferrari with their legacy, ensuring his lifetime earnings at $140 million. Further, he signed a contract with Aston Martin for the 2021 season. The fact that Aston Martin is a mid-field outfit forced Vettel in obliging to a massive pay-cut. The German is reportedly receiving a salary of $15M, without bonuses. Nevertheless, Vettel is still the 5th highest paid driver on the grid in 2021, just behind his predecessor, Sergio Perez. As of 2022, Vettel will receive a salary of $13M from Aston Martin. Sebastian Vettel: Ferrari journey and contract However, his Ferrari stint wasn&#8217;t nearly as successful. Joining the team in early 2015, Vettel was the guiding light that Ferrari needed after a dismal 2014 season. One could argue that Vettel resurrected Ferrari in the turbo-hybrid era of Formula 1. Despite getting off to a positive start, Sebastian&#8217;s Ferrari journey was full of ups and downs. He endured a difficult season in 2016 &#8211; scoring no wins and driving a car that wasn&#8217;t very competitive. However, things changed in 2017. The SF70h was more than a match for the Mercedes W08 and for the first time in the turbo-hybrid era, Ferrari could challenge Mercedes for the Championship. While Ferrari and Vettel made good progress in the first half of 2017, the quest to end Mercedes&#8217; domination fizzled in the latter half of the season. Mercedes made a big step up in car development. Furthermore, a series of reliability issues and driver mistakes effectively ended the Scuderia&#8217;s hopes of Championship that year. But the team went back to the drawing board of developed a monster of a car for the 2018 season. The SF71h seemed destined to put an end to Mercedes&#8217;s winning streak, but a sequence of driver errors meant it was not to be. SUZUKA, JAPAN &#8211; OCTOBER 13: Pole position qualifier Sebastian Vettel of Germany and Ferrari celebrates in parc ferme during qualifying for the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka Circuit on October 13, 2019 in Suzuka, Japan. (Photo by Charles Coates/Getty Images) Vettel came agonizingly close to clinching his first Championship with Ferrari in 2018, but his campaign fell apart towards the end of the season. 2019 was a difficult season for the German driver. Vettel had to put up with a younger, much faster teammate in Charles Leclerc while racing in a car that was uncompetitive and unsuited to his driving style. Scoring only a single win, Sebastian ended the season fifth in the Drivers&#8217; Championship. The equation between Vettel and teammate Charles Leclerc gave the team enough trouble. The 2020 season was put on hold due to COVID-19 but Vettel dropped a bombshell regarding his future at Ferrari. Sebastian Vettel officially announced that he and Ferrari would not be renewing their contract for 2021 and beyond. At the end of the  2020 season, Vettel and Ferrari parted ways. Despite the failed quest with Ferrari, Vettel can look back at his time with the Reds with pride. The German currently sits third in the list of all-time wins for the Scuderia. Only behind F1 legends &#8211; Michael Schumacher and Niki Lauda. So far, Vettel has scored 57 Pole Positions and clinched 53 wins in his F1 career. While it looked like Vettel might announce his retirement following the 2020 season, what arrived was rather a surprising announcement from the returning F1 team, Aston Martin. The British outfit announced Vettel as a part of their driver&#8217;s line-up for 2021 replacing Sergio Perez. In September 2021, Aston Martin affirmed that Vettel&#8217;s contract had the option of extending his presence by another year. Hence, the team decided to stick with the German at least until the end of 2022. Best Moments of Sebastian Vettel Foundations and Charity Work Sebastian Vettel supports two main charities, Champions for Charity and United Charity. His support is mainly focused on children&#8217;s welfare and also sports. Sebastian Vettel often competes in charity football matches to raise money for various charitable organizations. Vettel has donated to the &#8216;Grace P Kelly Association&#8217; &#8211; a German organization that aids children affected by cancer. In early 2019, Vettel teamed up with teammates Charles Leclerc and star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo in a charity football match for the Piedmontese Foundation for Cancer Research and for the Telethon Foundation. Since 2020, Vettel has been working with BioBienenApfel, a company striving to raise awareness on the importance of bees&#8217; existence in the eco-system. Ahead of the Austrian GP 2021, Vettel, along with a group of kids, built a hotel for bees in the middle of an open field in Spielberg. Later following the British Grand Prix, Vettel collected garbage from the stands left behind by the spectators. He further carried the waste to a waste incineration plant to raise awareness on recycling waste. Read More &#8211; Here’s How Sebastian Vettel Followed Up His Litter Collection Drive at Silverstone Sebastian Vettel: Personal life Sebastian Vettel prefers keeping his personal life away from all the glitz and glamor of F1. Nobody knows a lot about his private life, but there are a few details. The 33-year-old married his childhood friend Hanna Prater in 2019. He has 3 kids &#8211; Emilie, Mathilda, and a son born in November 2019. The 4-time World Champion lives in a medieval-style farmhouse in Thurgau, Switzerland. Vettel isn&#8217;t one to splurge on flashy mansions, but his house is impressive nonetheless! READ MORE- Sebastian Vettel: Everything We Know About His Wife Hannah Prater, His Daughters and Personal Life While he races some of the fastest cars on track, he prefers two wheels off the track. The German driver has an enviable vintage motorcycle collection and often arrives at circuits on one of his cool bikes. However, he also owns a very cool car collection which, funnily enough, includes a Mercedes. READ MORE- A Long List of Cars and Bikes Owned by Ferrari F1 Driver Sebastian Vettel HOCKENHEIM, GERMANY &#8211; JULY 28: Second placed Sebastian Vettel of Germany and Ferrari celebrates on the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Germany at Hockenheimring on July 28, 2019 in Hockenheim, Germany. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images) Sebastian Vettel’s Endorsements He is endorsed by the likes of watch brand, Casio, car manufacturer Infiniti, car petroleum brand Shell &amp; clothing brand Pepe Jeans. The German driver is reportedly worth $300,000 in endorsements alone. How to contact Sebastian Vettel Sebastian Vettel prefers staying away from the limelight and likes keeping his personal life, well, personal! Vettel is the only driver on the 2021 grid not to have a social media account. But don&#8217;t get your hopes up because the German&#8217;s made it clear that he has no intention of joining Instagram, Twitter, or any other social network. However, that doesn&#8217;t mean Sebastian&#8217;s completely disconnected from his fans. On the contrary, Vettel enjoys reading and responding to fan mail and queries. Those interested can contact Sebastian Vettel either by writing a letter the old-fashioned way or emailing Seb. Vettel has his own official website at sebastianvettel.de, which provides details on reaching out to the 4-time World Champion. Interested parties can email Vettel at mail@sebastianvettel.com Or write to him at P.O. Box 2016 Kreuzlingen 1 SWITZERLAND  Age 33  Marital Status Married  Spouse Hanna Prater  Residence Thurgau, Switzerland  Nationality German  Endorsements Casio, Infiniti, Pepe Jeans  Championships 4  Annual Salary $36 million  Net Worth $140 million  Endorsements $300K  Birthday 3rd July  Height 1.75m  Ethnicity White  Kids 3  Cars Ferrari F40, Ferrari California T, Mercedes Benz SL-65 AMG, MINI Countryman, Infiniti FX  Career points 3018

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