Sebastian Vettel
Born: July 3, 1987
Height: 5' 8.5" (174cm)
Hometown: Heppenheim, Germany
Nationality:
German
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Lewis Hamilton has pushed back strongly against suggestions that he has fallen out with his Ferrari race engineer, calling the claims "BS".
May 30, 11:30
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Mick Schumacher has confirmed he was present at Cadillac's Formula 1 logo launch event in Miami last weekend, following reports of his attendance at the Grand Prix and speculation about discussions with the incoming team.
May 8, 17:00
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Dr Helmut Marko has firmly dismissed growing speculation that he is nearing retirement from his influential role as Red Bull's motorsport advisor.
May 8, 14:30
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Lewis Hamilton has refused to apologise for his heated radio exchanges during the Miami Grand Prix, as Italian media highlight ongoing struggles in his integration with Ferrari and race engineer Riccardo Adami.
May 6, 09:30
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Sebastian Vettel has suggested that a return to racing in Formula 1 or elsewhere is highly improbable, as he embraces a fulfilling life outside the sport.
May 1, 14:30
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Fernando Alonso has cast doubt on speculation that Max Verstappen will join Aston Martin for the 2026 Formula 1 season, describing such a move as "unlikely."
Apr 24, 12:30
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Dr Helmut Marko's long and influential tenure as Red Bull's advisor may be nearing its end, with 2025 potentially marking his final season in Formula 1, according to a well-placed insider.
Apr 24, 11:00
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Lando Norris risks losing his championship lead after a crash in Q3 at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, while Max Verstappen secured pole position.
Apr 20, 12:07
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Dr Helmut Marko, Red Bull's team advisor, has identified Sebastian Vettel as an "ideal successor" for his influential role within the team.
Apr 20, 09:40
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The high expectations surrounding Lewis Hamilton's move to Ferrari are giving way to disillusionment as his transition falters.
Apr 20, 09:26
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Ferrari has been toiling away in its Maranello simulator to address a glitch that reportedly threw off its setup baseline in Melbourne, according to Italy's La Repubblica.
Mar 20, 11:00
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Ralf Schumacher has taken Sebastian Vettel to task over his recent statements.
Mar 14, 09:45
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Carlos Sainz, newly appointed director of the Grand Prix Drivers' Association, is urging Formula 1 to rethink its restrictive testing policies.
Mar 3, 09:30
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Carlos Sainz has stepped into a director position at the Formula 1 drivers' union, the Grand Prix Drivers' Association (GPDA).
Feb 24, 09:50
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Dr Helmut Marko has confirmed that Red Bull firmly rejected Sebastian Vettel's attempt to return to Formula 1 in 2025.
Feb 14, 08:05
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Alain Prost believes it is only a matter of time before Max Verstappen leaves him behind as one of Formula 1's few four-time world champions.
Feb 11, 08:15
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Anticipation is high as Lewis Hamilton officially begins his Ferrari career, with hotel rooms in the Maranello region fully booked ahead of his debut test.
Jan 21, 09:00
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Uncle Ralf sceptical Mick Schumacher will ever return to F1
Mick Schumacher's uncle, Ralf Schumacher, has acknowledged that it will be "difficult" for the departing Mercedes reserve driver to make a return to Formula 1 - ever.Dec 5, 10:30
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Sebastian Vettel, once rumoured for a possible return to Formula 1 or Le Mans, has revealed a surprising new venture—going back to school.
Nov 26, 09:50
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Max Verstappen has officially joined the exclusive club of four-time Formula 1 world champions, with even his toughest critics forced to acknowledge his exceptional talent.
Nov 25, 11:30
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Las Vegas Grand Prix: Max Verstappen crowned Formula 1 world champion as George Russell wins in Nevada
Max Verstappen is crowned world champion for the fourth successive year as George Russell wins Saturday night's Las Vegas Grand Prix.Nov 24, 09:41
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Germany no longer has the drive to host a Formula 1 race, according to Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff.
Nov 21, 10:15
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Mick Schumacher appears set to continue his racing career exclusively outside of Formula 1, focusing only on endurance racing with Alpine in 2025.
Nov 12, 08:15
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Bernie Ecclestone has acknowledged that Jack Doohan's confirmed Formula 1 seat with Alpine for 2025 may be at risk.
Nov 11, 11:15
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Dr. Helmut Marko admits that Red Bull's decision to switch to its own engine program in collaboration with Ford for 2026 poses significant risks for the team.
Oct 15, 09:00
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Dr. Helmut Marko has confirmed that Yuki Tsunoda is "a candidate" to replace Sergio Perez at Red Bull Racing starting from 2025.
Oct 11, 09:35
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Fernando Alonso believes that Audi-owned Sauber has yet to make its final decision on who will fill the second driver seat for the 2025 season.
Oct 3, 18:00
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Sports Mole previews Sunday's Singapore Grand Prix at Zandvoort, including predictions, a track guide and qualifying results.
Sep 20, 10:00
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Max Verstappen has expressed full support for departing Red Bull figure Adrian Newey regarding claims about bias in the British media's coverage of Formula 1.
Sep 18, 14:55
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Following Adrian Newey's high-profile impending move to Aston Martin, Max Verstappen is already being linked with a potentially similar departure from Red Bull.
Sep 12, 19:00
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Adrian Newey has openly criticised the role of the "British media" in Formula 1.
Sep 12, 18:20
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Audi-owned Sauber may have a few more names to publicly add to its list of potential drivers for the 2025 season.
Sep 4, 09:19
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Sebastian Vettel believes that Williams should strongly consider signing his friend and former Formula 1 competitor, Mick Schumacher.
Aug 27, 08:17
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A former Formula 1 driver believes Mick Schumacher is the rightful candidate to fill the final slot on the 2025 grid.
Aug 24, 09:10
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A prominent figure in motor racing has harshly criticized Valtteri Bottas' continued fitness for a Formula 1 racing spot.
Aug 21, 07:03
Dr Helmut Marko has dismissed rumours about Sebastian Vettel potentially returning to Formula 1 with Audi.
Aug 19, 07:29
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Audi's future works F1 team, already collaborating with Sauber, is considering two prominent German drivers to team up with Nico Hulkenberg, according to recent reports.
Aug 15, 09:24
Despite a decline in their car's performance in recent weeks, Red Bull's F1 advisor Dr. Helmut Marko has acknowledged that a current priority for the team is resolving Max Verstappen's displeasure.
Jul 24, 08:00
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Lewis Hamilton expressed his satisfaction that ex-Formula 1 racer Ralf Schumacher "changed his mind" regarding LGBTQ pride.
Jul 19, 07:05
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Flavio Briatore may soon make a significant return to managing a Formula 1 team, as Alpine has not refuted claims that the influential Italian is on the verge of becoming a major advisor.
May 30, 08:14