Sebastian Vettel

Sebastian Vettel is a renowned German racing driver, celebrated for his achievements in Formula One. Born on July 3, 1987, in Heppenheim, Germany, Vettel began his racing career in karting at the age of eight. He quickly demonstrated exceptional talent, winning several karting titles, including the European Junior Karting Championship in 2001. Vettel transitioned to open-wheel racing in 2003, dominating the Formula BMW series in 2004 with 18 wins from 20 races. Vettel's Formula One career spanned from 2007 to 2022, marked by four consecutive World Drivers' Championships from 2010 to 2013 with Red Bull. He holds records for being the youngest World Champion and achieving nine consecutive race wins in 2013. Vettel also drove for Ferrari and Aston Martin, securing numerous victories and podiums. Beyond racing, he is an environmental activist and co-owner of the Germany SailGP Team. Vettel retired from F1 in 2022, leaving a legacy as one of the sport's most successful drivers.