[116] Webber left the sport and was replaced by Daniel Ricciardo, who was promoted from Toro Rosso. [112] He sealed his fourth world title at the Indian Grand Prix. Vettel's car for 2014, the Red Bull RB10, was baptised Suzie. The pit stop was slow and he was sent out on the wrong tyres, handing the lead to Button. Sebastian Vettel (born 3 July 1987 in Heppenheim, Bergstrae, Hesse, West Germany) is a retired German Formula One racing driver and a four-time Formula One World Champion. [108] He won the race, though not without controversy. After her family's approval, the two began dating. Red Bull believed the changes would cost them about half a second per lap. He additionally won the DHL Fastest Lap Award in 2009, 2012 and 2013. [72] Vettel went into the final race of the season in Abu Dhabi with a 15-point deficit to Alonso and a 7-point gap to Webber. 5. It left Vettel 30 points behind the Mercedes driver with seven races left. 1952 A. Ascari [26], Vettel began karting at the age of three, and began racing in karts series in 1995 at the age of eight. Mar.1 - Bernie Ecclestone has shot down rumours already linking the newly-retired Sebastian Vettel with a return to Formula 1. [63], Vettel took the first pole position of the 2010 season at the Bahrain Grand Prix. Vettel came from a middle-class German suburb whose name doesn't register unless you're from there. [60] He won the Japanese Grand Prix from pole position, leading every lap. The 23-year-old son of Ferrari great and seven times world champion Michael, lost his seat at the Haas team at the end of 2022 and is now . He was caught by Alonso and Button as his tyres deteriorated, but neither were able to pass him. Full name. May 21, 2022 by Vim Buzz Local Correspondent Growing up as the third of four children who are all successful in what they do, Sebastian Vettel was born in Heppenheim, West Germany on 3 July, 1987 to Nobert and Heike. Some designs were small changes to his original Red Bull design, while others were completely new designs, such as the one he used at the 2010 Japanese Grand Prix: Vettel had a special white-red helmet design, with black kanji and hiragana for "gives you wings". [195] During the weekend, he was also given a warning for breaching the FIA's COVID-19 protocols after he was seen mixing with members of his former team Red Bull. It was believed by some in the press that this was an attempt by the FIA to thwart Vettel's early domination. [218] Vettel was eliminated in the group stages of the individual competition,[219] although he won the ROC Skills Challenge. He's a cool guy". 2005 F. Alonso Sebastian Vettel: Nick Name/Celebrated Name: Sebastian Vettel: Birth Place: Heppenheim, Germany: Date Of Birth/Birthday: 3 July 1987: Age/How Old: . Ferrari discovered problems on their car following pre-season testing, forcing them to make a major redesign. [162] It was his 100th podium, while he also became only the third man in Formula One history to have led 3,000 laps. [232], Nevertheless, the similarities were marked. [103] From last place, Vettel fought his way back to finish in third place. It featured increased engine power, revised bodywork and lower suspension than the standard model. Both were equal on points in the standings, with Webber first based on total wins. MANAMA, March 2 Mick Schumacher's Formula One struggles last season feature strongly in the latest run of 'Drive to Survive' but the German says he feels no need to watch the Netflix docu-series. [83], Vettel's run of fourteen successive front-row starts and eleven successive top two finishes ended at his home race, where he qualified third and finished fourth. 1991 A. Senna [205] Vettel also finished second in Hungary, but was later disqualified, after his car failed to provide the one litre sample of fuel required. [69], At the British Grand Prix, both Vettel and Webber's cars were fitted with a new front wing design. Hailing from Germany, the F1 racer won four World Drivers' Championships titles from 2010 to 2013. [65] At the Australian Grand Prix, Vettel was appointed as a director of the Grand Prix Drivers' Association. One of the perks of being Sebastian Vettel is giving the finger to 007. Sebastian is a German racing driver who started karting at the age of three years. [97] Vettel then retired at the Italian Grand Prix due to an alternator failure, which saw the gap to leader Alonso grow to 39 points with seven races remaining. 1968 G. Hill Following the 2021 British Grand Prix, he helped remove litter from the stands,[238] and he also worked with children in Austria to build a hotel for bees. 1977 N. Lauda Most wins at Singapore, only winner at India, brilliant stats in Sepang and Suzuka. The baby boy has two elder sisters already, Emilie Vettel and Matilda Vettel . 1975 N. Lauda He led the championship when he was called up permanently by the BMW Sauber Formula One team. [142] Although he achieved seven podium finishes during the season, Vettel did not win any races in 2016. 1963 J. Clark ago. Sebastian Vettel, a German racing driver, is currently competing in Formula One for Aston Martin. [42], BMW released him in July 2007 to join Red Bull's Scuderia Toro Rosso, replacing Scott Speed from the 2007 Hungarian Grand Prix onwards, as Vettel was already under contract to Red Bull Racing. This same illustration is recorded in Luke chapter 11 LUKE 1111 13 11 If a son. O nama. [52] It would also be Toro Rosso's only win. Male. [155] His title hopes were dealt another blow in Malaysia, as he started last following a turbo problem in qualifying. [143], His third season at Ferrari started with victory in Australia, his first in 18 months. You can find the rest of our previews here.. Verstappen's 2022 was outrageous. In an interview on Top Gear, he stated that he is a fan of British comedy such as Little Britain and Monty Python's Life of Brian. Age. 1957 J. M. Fangio [139] At the Russian Grand Prix, Vettel retired on the first lap after two consecutive collisions with Kvyat. Date of birth. 1972 E. Fittipaldi [186] At the Singapore Grand Prix, Vettel won on a circuit Ferrari were expected to struggle at. The two collided, putting Vettel out of the race, with neither driver accepting responsibility for the collision. The German has . He was named Sportsman of the Year at the 2014 Laureus World Sports Awards. [111], Following wins in Bahrain and Canada, his championship lead was cut at the British Grand Prix as he was denied a likely win due to gearbox failure. . [231], Vettel's unexpected win at the 2008 Italian Grand Prix led the media to dub him the "Baby Schumi". [182] Midway through the race, a snap of oversteer caused him to run wide onto the grass. [85] Vettel won the following race in Korea to become the second driver to take at least ten wins in a season after Michael Schumacher. Team principal Mattia Binotto explained there was "no specific reason" for the decision, though both parties noted it was an amicable agreement. Prater is like Vettel's right hand and has always played a significant role in his personal and professional lives. [168] He bounced back in Great Britain, after he passed Bottas in the last laps to take victory. [9][10] His childhood heroes were "The three Michaels": Michael Schumacher, Michael Jordan and Michael Jackson. 20092010: Championship runner-up and youngest world champion, 20112012: Successful title defences, most poles in a season, 20132014: Quadruple world champion, nine wins in a row, and departure from Red Bull, 20152016: Returning to the top step, a threat to Mercedes, 20172018: Championship challenges ending in disappointment, Complete Formula Renault 3.5 Series results, Fdration Internationale de l'Automobile, BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the Year, List of Formula One Grand Prix wins by Sebastian Vettel, Youngest Formula One World Drivers' Champion, Shortest time elapsed before gaining a penalty, "Formula One unveils driver numbers for 2014 season", "Statistics Drivers Podiums By number", "Statistics Drivers Pole positions By number", "Sebastian Vettel to retire from Formula 1 at the end of the 2022 season", "British Grand Prix 2011: revealed the real Sebastian Vettel", "Vettel: Formula 1's undervalued whizz kid", "No personal sponsors for champion Vettel", "From Lewis Hamilton to Michael Schumacher: WATCH F1 Drivers' Secret Guest Appearance in the Cars Movie Franchise", "French Grand Prix diary Vettel shows off wedding ring while Hamilton skips media day", "Sebastian Vettel wird zum ersten Mal Vater", "Exclusive Sebastian Vettel Q&A: Right now, nothing is lost", "After Two Daughters, Sebastian Vettel Blessed With a Baby Boy", "Kimi hurmasi Vettelin yksi piirre ylitse muiden", "Vettel en franais: "Quelle anne difficile, content que a se termine! Heppenheim, Germany. 1993 A. Prost In 2009, Vettel was awarded the Lorenzo Bandini Trophy, for his achievements in the 2008 season. But two surging drivers have the Prancing Horse confident it can give the champs plenty to think Sebastian Vettel, (born July 3, 1987, Heppenheim, West Germany [now in Germany]), German race-car driver who in 2010, at age 23, became the youngest person to win the Formula One (F1) world drivers' championship. Sebastian Vettel is a German Formula One racing driver currently competing for Aston Martin. Half points awarded as less than 75% of race distance was completed. Sebastian Vettel is married to his childhood friend, Hanna Prater, who he is said to have first met in 2006. This is the twentieth and final installment of our driver-by-driver preview of the 2023 Formula 1 season. [43] It was also announced that he would drive for Toro Rosso in 2008 alongside Sbastien Bourdais. 2.6m Followers, 0 Following, 79 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Sebastian Vettel (@sebastianvettel) sebastianvettel. [121] Vettel replaced Alonso and partnered his friend Kimi Rikknen. [102], During qualifying at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Vettel was told to stop the car due to a fuel pump issue; he was forced to start from the pit lane. [136], After a third-place finish at the 2016 Australian Grand Prix,[137] Vettel's participation in Bahrain ended without starting as his car broke down on the formation lap. Select Page. I will put my heart and soul into making it happen. Michael Schumacher was Sebastian Vettel's boyhood hero, and now the younger German is providing guidance and a point of reference for the Formula One great's son Mick. It was the 23rd different Grand Prix at which he had taken pole position, equalling Hamilton's record. [133] He then took his first pole with the team at the Singapore Grand Prix,[134] Ferrari's first pole for three years. Sebastian Vettel proved he had come of age. He has one younger brother, Fabian, a racing driver, and two older sisters: Melanie, a dental technician, and Stefanie, a physiotherapist for disabled children. [57], At the start of the 2009 season, Vettel replaced the retired David Coulthard at Red Bull Racing. The name might be Bond, James Bond, but if he is heading to the casino any time soon, Her Majesty's favourite agent must . [84] A podium finish in Japan secured his second successive title with four races remaining, making him the youngest ever double and back-to-back champion. 1982 K. Rosberg . On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 1951 J. M. Fangio 1959 J. Brabham, 1960 J. Brabham [249] In January 2012, Vettel was honoured with the Grands Prix de l'Academie des Sports, and in February, he was further honoured with the Silbernes Lorbeerblatt, in recognition of his world titles and his "exemplary character". ", "Sebastian Vettel Speaking 5 Languages (Turn On Captions)", "Sebastian Vettel (@sebastianvettel) Instagram photos and videos", "Long Read: The lesser known Sebastian Vettel getting to know the man who snubs social media", "Why 8 November 2005 Was the Day Red Bull Became Major Players", "F1 The Story so Far: Sebastian Vettel", "Sebastian Vettel: Racedriver biography Career and success", "Sebastian Vettel's Bright Future Is Now", "Grapevine: Vettel fined after just nine seconds", "Vettel to replace Kubica at Indianapolis", "What is it like to be Vettel's team-mate? [44], In the rain-affected Japanese Grand Prix at Fuji, Vettel worked his way up to third, behind Lewis Hamilton and Red Bull Racing's Mark Webber, and seemed to be on course for his and the team's maiden podium finish. 1973 J. Stewart I already got a small taste of what the Ferrari spirit means, when I took my first win at Monza in 2008, with an engine from the Prancing Horse built in Maranello. Comedian Joe Lycett shreds 10,000 in protest over David Beckham's Qatar deal Comedian Joe Lycett has shredded 10,000 of his own money after he presented David Beckham with an ultimatum to pull out of his role as a Qatar ambassador or he would destroy the cash. [243], In May 2022, he appeared on the BBC One political topical debate programme Question Time to discuss a variety of issues including climate change, energy dependency, and Brexit. Name: Sebastian Vettel Place of birth: Heppenheim Date of birth: 3 july 1987 (35 yr) Nationality: Germany Height: 174 cm Weight: 64 kg Statistics 268 races 122 podiums 53 wins Debut: 2007 United States Grand Prix Last race: 2021 Austrian Grand Prix World Championships 2010 2011 2012 2013 Biography of Sebastian Vettel [33] Nevertheless, he managed to compete in the 2006 Masters of Formula 3 at Zandvoort the following weekend, where he finished in sixth place. [61] Vettel won the inaugural Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the first ever day-night race, to finish second in the World Drivers' Championship standings behind Jenson Button. 2001 M. Schumacher Started: 1st. Other than that, Vettel has won several races and is the proud owner of several trophies. 1958 M. Hawthorn [62] He also scored his third fastest lap of the year, drawing him level with teammate Mark Webber. [179] The opening weekend proved to be difficult, however, as Vettel qualified some seven tenths off pole position in third and finished the race in fourth place. Sebastian Vettel. [77] The race was red-flagged with few laps remaining, which allowed teams to change their tyres; when the race was restarted under the safety car, Vettel was able to retain the lead and win. [161] For the second consecutive year, Vettel began the season with victory in Australia, after he took the lead while pitting under the virtual safety car. His father, Norbert, was a carpenter and a kart-racing hobbyist, though he never pushed. [259], Red Bull Racing sponsor Infiniti released a Sebastian Vettel edition of the Infiniti FX SUV for 2012. He has reigned the World Driver's championship titles consecutively for four years, from 2010 to 2013. "Seb, Sebastian. As part of the Red Bull Junior Team, Vettel appeared for Toro Rosso later that year and was kept as a full-time driver for 2008, where he scored a victory in the Italian Grand Prix to become the then-youngest race winner. [176] Although Mercedes had been the more consistent and better team,[177] fans and pundits criticised Vettel for making too many mistakes during the season. Ach; Afrikaans; Aragons; ; ; Asturianu; Azrbaycanca; Boarisch; ; ( . Sebastian Vettel married childhood friend Hanna Prater at a private ceremony in early 2019, and they have three children. Like a ship, a car should be named after a girl as it's sexy". Lance Strulovich (lahir 29 Oktober 1998), lebih dikenal dengan nama Lance Stroll, adalah seorang pembalap mobil profesional Belgia-Kanada, yang bersaing dengan bendera Kanada di dalam ajang Formula Satu.Ia sekarang membalap bersama dengan tim Aston Martin setelah sebelumnya membalap bersama dengan tim Williams dan Racing Point.Ia merupakan juara umum F4 Italia pada musim 2014, juara umum . [39] In his second testing session at the 2006 Italian Grand Prix, he set the fastest time in both Friday practice sessions. 2014 L. Hamilton New to Vettel's helmet at the start of 2008 was the incorporation of the red cross shape of the Kreis Bergstrae coat of arms on the front, just underneath the visor, in honour of the region of his birthplace, Heppenheim. Kids with not enough experience you do a good job and then they fuck it all up". [202] Aston Martin team principal Otmar Szafnauer reported no concerns, owing to this being a very different car from the Ferrari, lack of laps in pre-season testing and a very impressive race start. Hanna and Sebastian have been blessed with a baby boy recently. In the next round at Spa-Francorchamps, his finger was almost sliced off by flying debris following an accident, and he was expected to be out for several weeks. Sebastian Vettel has been ruled out of the opening race of the 2022 F1 season after testing positive for Covid, in what is a huge blow for Aston Martin.. After two rounds of pre-season testing in . GP win: 10. [47][48] He was tipped by Red Bull owner Dietrich Mateschitz as one of the sport's big future stars: "Vettel is one of the young guys with extraordinary potential [] He is fast, he is intelligent, and he is very interested in the technical side. He mentioned that he wanted to be a singer like Jackson, but realised that he did not have the voice. Finley Crebolder 04 Mar 2021 11:55 PM. [51] He led for the majority of the Grand Prix and crossed the finish line 12.5 seconds ahead of McLaren's Heikki Kovalainen. [230] In 2021, he named his Aston Martin AMR21 car after Honey Ryder, a character from the James Bond film, Dr. [88] Vettel broke the record for the most pole positions in a season at the season finale in Brazil, after he clinched his 15th pole of the year. Four-time Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel has announced that he will retire at the end of the 2022 season, formalizing his plans to bring his career to a close ahead of this. [94] Three races without a podium place followed, before he retired at the European Grand Prix after an alternator failure, dropping him to fourth in the standings. [181] Vettel took pole position in Canada; his first pole in 17 races. The family lives in Thurgovia, Switzerland, amongst other racing drivers. 3. . [55] His victory led the German media to dub him "Baby Schumi". Sub Categories [159] For the first time in his career, Vettel failed to win the World Drivers' Championship having led it at some stage during a season. Doohan's 19-year-old son Jack - sixth.. November 28, 2022 . Add a Comment. He was also awarded the 2009 British Racing Drivers' Club Johnny Wakefield Trophy for "setting the fastest race lap of the season on the Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit". 2011 S. Vettel [250] Vettel was voted Formula One driver of the year in 2009,[251] 2011[252] and 2013[253] by the team principals, initiated by the Autosport magazine. [11] Vettel is also a fan of the Beatles, collecting several records, including Abbey Road and his favourite song being "Drive My Car". Vettel dominated with his first hat-trick of 2011, and won his sixth race out of eight. by | Jan 25, 2023 | orange, nj building department | | Jan 25, 2023 | orange, nj building department | [233], After winning his first championship in 2010, and being hailed as the "Next Schumacher", Vettel stated he did not want to aim for Schumacher's record after learning how hard it was to get one championship under his belt, though he would like to win more.