"No one will remember me." In the lead-up to Sebastian Vettel's final race at the #AbuDhabiGP, we sat down with him to discuss his glittering career - including everything from his toughest rivals to the impact of his fans and his plans for life beyond #F1. Tap below to read.
“He wasn't interested in anything else, he put his heart and soul into it and that was absolutely impressive.” As the curtain falls on Sebastian Vettel’s #F1 career, we pick out some of the best words his friends, colleagues and fellow racers have had to say about him.
#SV5 in Five - Sebastian Vettel’s @AstonMartinF1 highlights. Part 1 - The Racer Austin, 2022. Seb proves he’s lost none of his fighting spirit with a battle for the ages to narrowly beat @KevinMagnussen to the line at the #USGP. #DankeSeb
True passion never fades. Sebastian Vettel will always be a racer. #DankeSeb
Now that's how you arrive in style! #F1 #AbuDhabiGP
Guess who's here! Are you looking forward to @FelipeDrugovich's FP1 debut tomorrow? #F1 #AbuDhabiGP
All eyes on Seb. #F1 #AbuDhabiGP
Sebastian’s final race, in a special place. Are you ready to #FeelThePassionInside the #F1 season finale? Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0%
Celebrating an #F1 legend. To thank you for your incredible support this season and mark Sebastian Vettel’s final #F1 race, 400 I / AM members’ names will feature on Seb and @lance_stroll’s AMR22 cars this weekend. Can you spot yours? #IAM #DankeSeb
Never change, Seb. Not only a champion on the racetrack, but a role model off track too. A man who cares deeply about the issues close to his heart and goes out of his way to make a difference. Sebastian Vettel: a true inspiration to all of us. #DankeSeb
#SV5 in Five - Sebastian Vettel's @AstonMartinF1 highlights. Part 2 - The Inspiration Austria, 2021. Combining his passions for #F1 and wildlife, Seb worked with local school children to build a bee hotel shaped like a racing car, inspiring the next generation. #DankeSeb
You asked, now it's time for Seb to answer. Ahead of the #AbuDhabiGP, Simone caught up with Seb to ask him your questions over a Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0%, from what's on his playlist to which circuit he'd want to race backwards. If you had one last chance, what would you ask?
Everyone is a Sebastian Vettel fan. #DankeSeb
A very special surprise. Sebastian Vettel’s father was on hand before FP1 at the #AbuDhabiGP to present him with his first-ever race suit and helmet, as his son takes to the track for his final #F1 weekend. We're not crying, you are. #DankeSeb
From karting to four #F1 World Championships. What a journey for the Vettel family. #DankeSeb #AbuDhabiGP
#SV5 in Five - Sebastian Vettel's @AstonMartinF1 highlights. Part 3 - The Hero Japan 2022. Seb returned to his favourite track for one last time and ended his Suzuka story on a high. Claiming his joint best finish of the season so far was just part of the story... #DankeSeb
The momentum of a memorable weekend stepped up a gear on Saturday. At his favourite track on the #F1 calendar, Seb couldn't hold back his delight after claiming P9 in qualifying. But the moment of the #JapaneseGP weekend was still to come... #DankeSeb
On Saturday night, after his qualifying heroics, Seb returned to the track on foot to an incredible reception. There wasn't a dry eye in the house as he waved farewell to Suzuka and the amazing #JapaneseGP fans. What a moment. #DankeSeb
They say don't meet your heroes. Clearly, they haven't met Sebastian Vettel. #DankeSeb
#SV5 in Five - Sebastian Vettel's @AstonMartinF1 highlights. Part 4 - The Mentor Taking time off the track to inspire the generations of tomorrow, Seb always had time to offer his knowledge and wisdom to children across the globe in his many school visits. #DankeSeb
A fresh look for @FelipeDrugovich. The @Formula2 champ and AMF1 Reserve Driver is sporting the @AstonMartinF1 logo on his @OfficialMPteam car and signature green race suit this weekend. Good luck in the Sprint Race, Felipe!
Vamo, @FelipeDrugovich! The @AstonMartinF1 Reserve Driver finishes the @Formula2 Sprint Race in P3 after some blitzing overtakes in the closing stages at @ymcofficial! We love to see it.
Sebastian Vettel. A mentor, a role model, but most importantly, a friend. #DankeSeb