His maturity shone through as Vettel became one of the most popular personalities within the sport, highlighted by most of the paddock turning out to join Vettel on a farewell track run during his final Grand Prix weekend. Vettel was regarded as a completely ruthless winner, flying in the face of team orders and harmony in order to secure success for himself, and carried himself with a similar confidence with the world’s media.īut Vettel softened considerably in the final years of his career, with the German driver becoming an active voice for social injustices and environmental issues that he felt needed highlighting.
Vettel would prove unstoppable for the following three seasons, going without contest in 20 as he unleashed a string of a record nine consecutive Grand Prix victories in late 2013. The four-time World Champion has been one of the most successful drivers in the sport since the turn of the millennium, making his debut with BMW-Sauber back in 2007 before winning his first race with Toro Rosso in 2008 and joining Red Bull in 2009.Ī championship challenge in ’09 fell ultimately short of title success, but Vettel won out in 2010 after a tense battle with Red Bull teammate Mark Webber and Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso. Sebastian Vettel is now a ‘former Formula 1 driver’, having competed in his final Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi last month after announcing his retirement from the sport during the summer. Sky F1 broadcaster Natalie Pinkham believes Sebastian Vettel evolved from his days as a ruthless Champion once he became a father.
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