The season opener in Austria was a bitter pill to swallow for Sebastian Vettel [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/sebastian-vettel/]. In fact, Vettel’s journey during the past few months has been rather bumpy. He recently revealed that his split with Ferrari [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/f1/ferrari/] wasn’t mutual and that team boss Mattia Binotto’s call to part ways came out of the blue. ALSO READ– “No Offer on the Table” – Sebastian Vettel Reveals Ferrari Exit Wasn’t Mutual [https://www.essentiallysports.com/f1-news-no-offer-on-the-table-sebastian-vettel-reveals-ferrari-exit-wasnt-mutual/] The race is Austria was a horror show for Vettel. He barely managed to get a point, only thanks to a series of drivers retiring ahead of him. After starting the race at P-11, the German spun out while trying to overtake Carlos Sainz, and dropped to 15th place. However, ‘F1 Supremo’ Bernie Ecclestone, sympathizes with the German driver and claims to have advised him to reveal the truth behind his split. BERNIE ECCLESTONE THINKS THAT SEBASTIAN VETTEL HAS GAINED FREEDOM AFTER REVEALING THE TRUTH The 89-year-old ‘F1 Supremo,’ who is also a good friend of Vettel, was in conversation with F1-Insider.com [https://f1-insider.com/en/formula1/how-vettel-deals-with-his-defeat-from-spielberg/]. He said, “I’ve been talking to Sebastian a lot lately. I advised him that the truth about the separation from Ferrari must come out on the table. “That was important for him. Sebastian is an extremely talented driver with a strong will, but very sensitive when he has to live with injustice. He has now freed himself from this.” Bernie Ecclestone [http://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/BernieEcclestoneF1GrandPrixAustriaPracticeuGroP5rPS3zx.jpg]Bernie Ecclestone Furthermore, addressing the error that Vettel made in the Austrian GP, Ecclestone was rather forgiving. He said, “The driving mistake had nothing to do with it. “Something like this can always happen. Even Lewis Hamilton, the superstar of the scene, didn’t have his best weekend in Austria.” After a hugely disappointing weekend for Vettel, he’ll be looking to put in an improved performance, in this weekend’s Styrian Grand Prix. He’ll also be hoping that Ferrari can improve the car ahead of the second Grand Prix of this season because he was clearly not happy with the SF1000, in the last race. The season ahead will not be an easy one for the 4-time world champion, but can he prove to Ferrari that they were wrong in axing him? We’ll soon find out. ALSO READ: “Very Difficult to Drive, Very Poor”: Sebastia Vettel Hits Out at Ferrari Through His Post Race Radio Message [https://www.essentiallysports.com/f1-news-austrian-grand-prix-very-difficult-to-drive-very-poor-sebastian-vettels-frustrated-team-radio-following-a-difficult-race-with-the-sf1000/] 

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[caption id="attachment_536913" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-536913" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210202153913/GettyImages-1159047353.jpg" alt="Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel battles Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton" width="1920" height="1154" /> SPIELBERG, AUSTRIA: Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain driving the (44) Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team Mercedes W10 leads Charles Leclerc of Monaco driving the (16) Scuderia Ferrari SF90 on track during qualifying for the F1 Grand Prix of Austria at Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2>Austrian Grand Prix - Winners, Qualifying, Circuits, Track</h2>
The Austrian Grand Prix is a yearly Formula One race. An FIA authorized racing event, the first F1 race in Austria was held in 1964. Formula One got back to Austria in 1970–1987 and 1997–2003. Austria once again started hosting the races in 2014.

2020 F1 season was hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. There were numerous changes in the 2020 schedule, with multiple Grand Prix weekends being cancelled. As a result, Austria facilitated two consecutive Formula One races at the Red Bull Ring in 2021 - the Styrian Grand Prix and Austrian Grand Prix. Despite the fact that the Styrian GP was a one-off race, F1 saved it for the 2021 schedule too.

Read More: <a class="jsx-3461562372 article-embed-title" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/f1-news-austrian-grand-prix-f1-schedule-when-is-next-f1-race-after-styrian-gp/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Austrian Grand Prix F1 Schedule: When is Next F1 Race After Styrian GP?</a>
<h2>Circuit details</h2>
The Austrian Grand Prix has been held in two distinct areas since its inception. It lies in southeastern Austria, being initially held in Zeltweg. Since 1969, the Austrian Grand Prix has been hosted in Spielberg. There are two different circuits where F1 races have been run in Austria.

It was first held at the Zeltweg Air Base. Since 1970, the races are being run in the circuit that was initially called the Österreichring and later known as the A-1 ring and Red Bull Ring.

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<h2><strong>Where to watch the Austrian Grand Prix 2021 </strong></h2>
In India, the practice sessions, qualifying, and the race will be broadcast on the Star Sports network. In Africa, Supersport is in charge of broadcast while in Asia and Australia, Fox Sports handles the broadcast. Canada has RDS while China telecasts the race on CCTV. France relies of TF1 and Canal+ for their Formula One telecast.

Germany, Austria, and Switzerland have RTL Germany to thank. Italians who cannot will be watching on Sky Italia. Spain and Andorra have Movistar, while the United Kingdom has Channel 4 and Sky Sports. USA also shows the race on ESPN, while Brazil relies on TV Globo.
<h2><strong>Austrian Grand Prix 2021 Tickets</strong></h2>
Tickets are mostly available on the official <a href="https://tickets.formula1.com/en/f1-3222-austria" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Formula One</a> website.
<h2>Most Winners</h2>
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<th>Wins</th>
<th>Driver</th>
<th>Years won</th>
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<th rowspan="2">3</th>
<td><span class="flagicon"><a title="Zeltweg Airfield" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Switzerland"><img class="thumbborder" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f3/Flag_of_Switzerland.svg/16px-Flag_of_Switzerland.svg.png" alt="Switzerland" width="16" height="16" data-file-width="512" data-file-height="512" /></a></span> Jo Siffert</td>
<td>1968, 1969*, 1971</td>
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<td><span class="flagicon"><img class="thumbborder" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/c3/Flag_of_France.svg/23px-Flag_of_France.svg.png" alt="France" width="23" height="15" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="600" /></span> Alain Prost</td>
<td>1983, 1985, 1986</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th rowspan="7">2</th>
<td><span class="flagicon"><img class="thumbborder" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/4c/Flag_of_Sweden.svg/23px-Flag_of_Sweden.svg.png" alt="Sweden" width="23" height="14" data-file-width="1600" data-file-height="1000" /></span> Ronnie Peterson</td>
<td>1973, 1978</td>
</tr>
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<td><span class="flagicon"><img class="thumbborder" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/88/Flag_of_Australia_%28converted%29.svg/23px-Flag_of_Australia_%28converted%29.svg.png" alt="Australia" width="23" height="12" data-file-width="1280" data-file-height="640" /></span> Alan Jones</td>
<td>1977, 1979</td>
</tr>
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<td><span class="flagicon"><img class="thumbborder" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/bc/Flag_of_Finland.svg/23px-Flag_of_Finland.svg.png" alt="Finland" width="23" height="14" data-file-width="1800" data-file-height="1100" /></span> Mika Häkkinen</td>
<td>1998, 2000</td>
</tr>
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<td><span class="flagicon"><img class="thumbborder" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/ba/Flag_of_Germany.svg/23px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png" alt="Germany" width="23" height="14" data-file-width="1000" data-file-height="600" /></span> Michael Schumacher</td>
<td>2002, 2003</td>
</tr>
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<td><span class="flagicon"><img class="thumbborder" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/ba/Flag_of_Germany.svg/23px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png" alt="Germany" width="23" height="14" data-file-width="1000" data-file-height="600" /></span> Nico Rosberg</td>
<td>2014, 2015</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span class="flagicon"><img class="thumbborder" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/20/Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg.png" alt="Netherlands" width="23" height="15" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="600" /></span> Max Verstappen</td>
<td>2018, 2019</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span class="flagicon"><img class="thumbborder" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/bc/Flag_of_Finland.svg/23px-Flag_of_Finland.svg.png" alt="Finland" width="23" height="14" data-file-width="1800" data-file-height="1100" /></span> Valtteri Bottas</td>
<td>2017, 2020</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

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SPIELBERG, AUSTRIA: Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain driving the (44) Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team Mercedes W10 leads Charles Leclerc of Monaco driving the (16) Scuderia Ferrari SF90 on track during qualifying for the F1 Grand Prix of Austria at Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images) Austrian Grand Prix &#8211; Winners, Qualifying, Circuits, Track The Austrian Grand Prix is a yearly Formula One race. An FIA authorized racing event, the first F1 race in Austria was held in 1964. Formula One got back to Austria in 1970–1987 and 1997–2003. Austria once again started hosting the races in 2014. 2020 F1 season was hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. There were numerous changes in the 2020 schedule, with multiple Grand Prix weekends being cancelled. As a result, Austria facilitated two consecutive Formula One races at the Red Bull Ring in 2021 &#8211; the Styrian Grand Prix and Austrian Grand Prix. Despite the fact that the Styrian GP was a one-off race, F1 saved it for the 2021 schedule too. Read More: Austrian Grand Prix F1 Schedule: When is Next F1 Race After Styrian GP? Circuit details The Austrian Grand Prix has been held in two distinct areas since its inception. It lies in southeastern Austria, being initially held in Zeltweg. Since 1969, the Austrian Grand Prix has been hosted in Spielberg. There are two different circuits where F1 races have been run in Austria. It was first held at the Zeltweg Air Base. Since 1970, the races are being run in the circuit that was initially called the Österreichring and later known as the A-1 ring and Red Bull Ring. Formula One F1 &#8211; Steiermark Grand Prix &#8211; Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Styria, Austria &#8211; June 27, 2021 Red Bull&#8217;s Max Verstappen leads at the start of the race REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger Where to watch the Austrian Grand Prix 2021  In India, the practice sessions, qualifying, and the race will be broadcast on the Star Sports network. In Africa, Supersport is in charge of broadcast while in Asia and Australia, Fox Sports handles the broadcast. Canada has RDS while China telecasts the race on CCTV. France relies of TF1 and Canal+ for their Formula One telecast. Germany, Austria, and Switzerland have RTL Germany to thank. Italians who cannot will be watching on Sky Italia. Spain and Andorra have Movistar, while the United Kingdom has Channel 4 and Sky Sports. USA also shows the race on ESPN, while Brazil relies on TV Globo. Austrian Grand Prix 2021 Tickets Tickets are mostly available on the official Formula One website. Most Winners  Wins Driver Years won  3  Jo Siffert 1968, 1969*, 1971   Alain Prost 1983, 1985, 1986  2  Ronnie Peterson 1973, 1978   Alan Jones 1977, 1979   Mika Häkkinen 1998, 2000   Michael Schumacher 2002, 2003   Nico Rosberg 2014, 2015   Max Verstappen 2018, 2019   Valtteri Bottas 2017, 2020

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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>
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<td>Marital Status</td>
<td>Married</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Spouse</td>
<td>Hanna Prater</td>
</tr>
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<td>Residence</td>
<td>Thurgau, Switzerland</td>
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<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>
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<td>Ethnicity</td>
<td>White</td>
</tr>
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<td>Kids</td>
<td>3</td>
</tr>
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<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>
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</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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