Press about Vettel: “Always a little different”

Great Britain Telegraph: “Sebastian Vettel was the principled but stubborn star who made Red Bull F1 royalty. Whether Vettel is one of the 20 greatest drivers of all time is debatable, but the affection his colleagues show him is undeniable. The German (...) has always been a little different. (...) Vettel was in many ways an odd choice to lead a brash, young Red Bull team that was all about image and brand. But they were undoubtedly a brilliant combination.”

independent: “From climate activist and fighter for LGBT+ rights to garbage collector and war critic – Sebastian Vettel has long seen himself as more than just a racing driver. However, today's inevitable announcement that the youngest F1 world champion in history will retire at the end of this season has shocked many. (...) After a 300th and final Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi in November - a fitting number to end on - the German's wide-ranging interests and passions could, frankly, take him anywhere. Pit lane, politics, activism, philanthropy, media – you name it. Vettel has the world at his feet and – to quote the man himself – there is still a race to be won. Only time will tell what this race will be like.”

Vettel became world champion four times with Red Bull. © ANSA / VALDRIN XHEMAJ / ED

Daily Mail: “So where is he in the Pantheon? Given his failure to win a title during five years at Ferrari, as well as creeping mistakes, means that while he would warrant inclusion in a list of the sport's top 20 drivers, he would not pose a serious threat to my top 10. He is probably the third best of his time. (Lewis) Hamilton and Fernando Alonso are ahead of him.” Italy

The hoped-for world title with Ferrari failed to materialize. © ANSA / VALDRIN XHEMAJ / STF

Sports Gazette: “The day on which a driver who won four Formula 1 world championships and drove for Ferrari for six years announces his retirement can only bring sadness. (...) Over time, Vettel also brought something else to Formula 1 that he loved so much: the maturity of a family man, the sensitivity of a person who has always paid attention to social issues, the courage of a People who are ready to fight against any discrimination. (...) It is no coincidence that yesterday, after his retirement was announced, the entire GP world (and not only) had nothing but nice words for him. It’s hard not to share them.” Switzerland Look: “Vettel, who has often caused offense with his actions in recent years, is simply fed up, wants to be a role model for his growing children and promises that things will be better in 2023, when the engineers from Mercedes and Red Bull will make the car faster Vettel wasn’t supposed to do enough to guarantee success.”

The New Zurich Times: “Motorsport is losing a great athlete – and a responsible athlete. Something went out there. Since he left Red Bull Racing, where he was the first homegrown champion at the beginning of the 10s and thus the model for Max Verstappen, he hasn't been really happy anymore."

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Press about Vettel: “Always a little different”

Here you can find the international press reviews on the announcement by four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel that he will end his career in Formula 1 after this season.

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