Four-time F1 world champion Sebastian Vettel has said the ongoing season will be his last as a driver and that he’ll be retiring at the end of 2022. The German, who currently drives for Aston Martin, won four successive titles from 2010 to 2013 with Red Bull Racing.
Sebastian Vettel has never had a social media page, but, he opened an Instagram account, on Thursday, which brought excitement to the fans, it was later revealed that the first post on his page was to be the Four-time World Champion announcing his retirement.
A post shared by Sebastian Vettel (@sebastianvettel)
The news of Sebastian Vettel’s retirement took the social media world by storm, here are a few of the reactions to the news, from Twitter:
McLaren F1 team took to Twitter, congratulating Vettel on his remarkable career- “Legend status. Congratulations on a remarkable career, Sebastian Vettel. A champion on and off the track”
Legend status. ???? Congratulations on a remarkable career, Sebastian Vettel.A champion on and off the track. pic.twitter.com/KU6fZABpNA
— McLaren (@McLarenF1) July 28, 2022
Social Media Influencer and F1 TV Presenter shared his thoughts on Vettels retirement news- “The grid will never be the same without Sebastian Vettel What a legend.”
The grid will never be the same without Sebastian VettelWhat a legend.
— Matt Gallagher (@MattyWTF1) July 28, 2022
F1 correspondent and presenter Lawrence Barretto opened up on Twitter, about how it was like interacting with Vettel “Sebastian Vettel is one of #F1‘s greats. He’s always fun to interview, generous with his time and at his most animated when we’re talking about things other than F1, like the Sunday papers, British comedy, food, the environment. I’m sad he’s leaving but what a legacy”
Sebastian Vettel is one of #F1‘s greats. He’s always fun to interview, generous with his time and at his most animated when we’re talking about things other than F1, like the Sunday papers, British comedy, food, the environment. I’m sad he’s leaving but what a legacy pic.twitter.com/lKKl46cYR6— Lawrence Barretto (@lawrobarretto) July 28, 2022
Red Bull Racing wished Vettel, who was a 4-time world champion with the team, a happy retirement
Sebastian Vettel x Red Bull Racing, le combo imbattable. Bonne retraite, Seb ! ❤️ #F1 pic.twitter.com/fjcvB6Y3Ev— Red Bull Racing ???????? (@redbullf1france) July 28, 2022
Scuderia Ferrari shared a few memories of Sebastian Vettel along with a heartfelt message, wishing him luck “it’s been an honour to share so many memories with you in Formula 1. Looking forward to enjoying the last few races together in the paddock.”
It’s been an honour to share so many memories with you in Formula 1. Looking forward to enjoying the last few races together in the paddock.Ti vogliamo bene, #Seb5 ❤️Best of luck for your future challenges in life ???? #essereFerrari???? @f1pic.twitter.com/JiLO6WiowX
— Scuderia Ferrari (@ScuderiaFerrari) July 28, 2022
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem also took to Twitter, paying tribute to Sebastian Vettel’s career in Formula 1
As Sebastian Vettel has just announced his retirement at the end of 2022, I would like to pay tribute to his fantastic career with 4 @FIA @F1 World Driver’s Championships & 53 wins. Thank you Sebastian for all that you brought to our sport! I wish you all the best for the future. pic.twitter.com/mQIU795ngV— Mohammed Ben Sulayem (@Ben_Sulayem) July 28, 2022
Former F1 Champion Nico Rosberg also paid tribute to Vettel, congratulating him on his career
Congratulations Seb on an amazing career! One of the rivals I most respected – an absolute legend of the sport. 4 titles is a massive achievement and well deserved.All the best for the future!— Nico Rosberg (@NicoRosberg) July 28, 2022
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