Facts

»I don’t want to prove anything to anyone but myself. I don’t give much attention to things that are said from the outside. My biggest critic is myself. The more positive pressure I feel, the more I enjoy my job.« (Sebastian Vettel)

CAREER FACTS
• Numbers don’t lie

⟶ 299

Race Starts

⟶ 53

Victories

⟶ 122

Podium Places

⟶ 57

Pole Positions

⟶ 38

Fastest Laps

⟶ 3098

Points

⟶ 4

Drivers’ Championships

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WE ALL
STARTED
YOUNG

THE EARLY DAYS IN KARTING

→ It all started when Sebastian was 3 years old driving a kart at home in the yard

→ With his idol and future friend: Michael Schumacher

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NOW IT’S
GETTING
SERIOUS

2003 – 2006 FORMEL BMW ADAC / FORMEL 3 / WORLD SERIES BY RENAULT

Formula 1 is close to my heart, I know its history and the drivers’ records. From time to time it’s nice to see your name somewhere, but I don’t drive for statistics.
(Sebastian Vettel)

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GOAL
REACHED

2007 – BMW SAUBER

→ First Formula 1 race: from junior to rookie of the year.

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FULL
SPEED

2007 – 2008 SCUDERIA TORO ROSSO

»This is the best day of my life! I never, in my wildest dreams, imagined it would be so beautiful!« (Sebastian after his first Formula 1 victory with Toro Rosso in Monza, 2008)

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MASTER-
PIECES ↓↓↓↓

2009 – 2014 RED BULL RACING

→ Four in one go!

#key
moments

→ 2008 FIRST VICTORY • Italian Grand Prix
The day that changed everything.

→ 2009 NEXT STEP ON THE LADDER OF SUCCESS • Chinese Grand Prix
Another victory in chaotic and wet conditions – this
time for his new team, Red Bull Racing.

→ 2009 ALMOST THERE • Brazilian Grand Prix
There was the smell of rain but it didn’t come.

→ 2010 THE CROWN • Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Youngest world champion of all time.

→ 2011 DEMANDS INCREASE • Brazilian Grand Prix
World Championship title and still not entirely satisfied.

→ 2012 SV: »YEEEEEES« • Brazilian Grand Prix
Last race, last chance, chasing the title – DONE!

→ 2013 TRUE DOMINANCE • Indian Grand Prix
Sebastian drove at the highest level.

→ 2015 A NEW ERA • Malaysian Grand Prix
Switch to Ferrari and win in Malaysia.

→ 2020 ON TO NEW HORSES • Seb signs up with Aston Martin
Green is now in focus.