Sebastian Vettel put a few noses out of joint early in his career but his retirement from Formula 1 prompted an outpouring of affection for the four-times champion.
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Sebastian Vettel’s Formula 1 career in helmets
2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onSebastian Vettel’s many helmet designs have provoked controversies, changes in the F1 rules and even political rows. Here are some of his most memorable looks.
Alonso says he’ll “take care” of Vettel at start of his final race
2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onFernando Alonso says he hopes both he and Sebastian Vettel finish Sunday’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, which will be a significant moment for both their careers.
Vettel was “a bit emotional” before final qualifying session
2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onSebastian Vettel admits he felt emotional before embarking on his final qualifying session as a Formula 1 driver and claiming a top 10 start.
“Danke Seb”: F1 drivers’ special helmets for the 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
2022 Abu Dhabi GP F1 drivers' helmets
Posted onThere’s one last change of helmet design for Sebastian Vettel in his final grand prix, while two of his rivals have produced copies of his style.
Verstappen vs Hamilton again in Abu Dhabi? Six F1 finale talking points
2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen will head to the final race knowing he will be facing fierce competition – both from the two resurgent Mercedes, and his own team mate.
Stroll given three penalty points for “dangerous” move on team mate
2022 Brazilian Grand Prix
Posted onLance Stroll has been given three penalty points for a move on team mate Sebastian Vettel which the stewards called “dangerous”.
Red Bull drivers past and present produce special helmets for Mexican GP
2022 Mexican GP F1 drivers' helmet designs
Posted onSergio Perez has his “most Mexican helmet ever”, Max Verstappen has a special design too and former Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel is paying tribute to the team’s founder.
Vettel pays tribute to “great inspiration” Mateschitz with Red Bull helmet
2022 Mexican Grand Prix
Posted onSebastian Vettel will pay tribute to late Red Bull founder Dietrich Mateschitz by reviving one of his old helmet designs for this weekend’s Mexican Grand Prix.
How Verstappen, Schumacher and Vettel’s record 13 wins in a season compare
2022 United States Grand Prix stats and facts
Posted onMax Verstappen equalled Michael Schumacher and Sebastian Vettel’s record of winning 13 races in a season, but from lower grid positions.
“Total surprise” to be quicker than McLaren and Alpine – Vettel
2022 United States Grand Prix
Posted onSebastian Vettel was surprised by his car’s performance but said he’d have scored twice as many points had he not lost 14 seconds with a slow pit stop.
“What a mistake. What are you doing?” Inside Alonso and Vettel’s Suzuka battle
2022 Japanese GP team radio transcript
Posted onSebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso’s radio messages reveal how their race-long scrap at Suzuka was decided by just a hundredth of a second.
The all-time Formula 1 records Verstappen can break in his dominant title run
F1 statistics
Posted onMax Verstappen is on his way to a second world championship – and he has a strong chance of breaking records held by Lewis Hamilton, Michael Schumacher and others as he does.
Di Grassi accuses Vettel of “greenwashing” after he criticises Formula E again
2022 Dutch Grand Prix
Posted onSebastian Vettel has been accused of “greenwashing” by Formula E driver Lucas di Grassi after the Aston Martin driver criticised the series in an interview.
Avoid language which may discourage women from entering motorsport – Vettel
2022 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onSebastian Vettel warned against discouraging women from entering motorsport after Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali said he doesn’t expect a female driver to join the series within the next five years.
Will retiring Vettel inspire a new generation of ‘activist drivers’?
News Focus
Posted onWho among the new generation of Formula 1 drivers might emulate Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton by using their status to promote important causes?
Hamilton’s priority ‘winning another title’, not following Vettel into retirement
2022 F1 season
Posted onLewis Hamilton isn’t reconsidering his Formula 1 future in the wake of Sebastian Vettel’s decision to retire from the sport.
Paddock Diary: 2022 Hungarian Grand Prix
2022 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onThe Hungarian Grand Prix weekend began with the bombshell news of Sebastian Vettel’s retirement and ended with a clue to his replacement.
How did Alpine let its star driver slip through its fingers?
2022 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onYesterday Alpine’s team principal expressed confidence Fernando Alonso would sign a new deal with the team. So why’s he becoming an Aston Martin driver?
‘It hurts me people like Charles and Max don’t have freedoms I had’: Vettel explains F1 exit
2022 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onAs he prepares to leave Formula 1, Sebastian Vettel says he intends to focus his energies on “the biggest challenge humanity has ever faced.”