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 >>

02 | 08 | 2020 That was a very difficult race

 Charles Leclerc took his and Scuderia Ferrari’s second podium finish of the season, coming home third. The British Grand Prix had few exciting moments at first, but really came to life on the 50th of 52 laps when a series of tyre failures jumbled up the order.

Read more: 02 | 08 | 2020 That was a very difficult race

01 | 08 | 2020 I had trouble getting into a rhythm

 Charles Leclerc will be on the fourth spot on the grid and Sebastian Vettel the tenth, when the British Grand Prix starts tomorrow at 14.10 local (15.10 CET) at Silverstone circuit.

Read more: 01 | 08 | 2020 I had trouble getting into a rhythm