02 | 08 | 2020 Sebastian Vettel – that rarity in the modern era

Interview with Sebastian Vettel | Author: Lawrence Barretto | F1

Sebastian Vettel is that rarity in the modern era – a superstar sportsperson who doesn’t have a presence on social media. While his peers, including even his famously media-shy former team mate Kimi Raikkonen, offer us a window on their personal lives through Instagram and Twitter, Vettel prefers to keep a low profile. So just what is he like?

In a gap between photoshoots at pre-season testing in Barcelona, I sat down with the German and attempted to find out a little more about what makes him tick, outside of racing. It turned out to be one of the most engaging interviews I’ve ever done. Vettel tuned in for the duration, never once looking at his watch – even when we ran over time.

The complete interview can be found here >>