Sebastian Vettel’s great Formula 1 career ends. His almost 300 races contain excitement, drama and moments of happiness.
Sebastian Vettel resigns. The Heppenheimer made his Formula 1 debut at the US Grand Prix on June 17, 2007. The 35-year-old will contest his last Grand Prix on Sunday in Abu Dhabi. In between are 53 wins, 57 pole positions and four world championship titles. Formula 1 highlights of a great career.
1st race:
As a representative of Robert Kubica, Vettel scored a championship point in 2007 in the BMW-Sauber with eighth place as the youngest driver in history.
22nd race:
In the rain of Monza, Vettel steers the Toro Rosso to his first pole position in 2008 and also wins the race sensationally.
42nd race:
In the penultimate round of the 2009 season, Vettel in the Red Bull finished fourth in Brazil and finally had to cede the world title to Jenson Button.
50th race:
Ironically, on the small anniversary, Vettel collided with teammate Mark Webber in Turkey, followed by a huge crash.
62nd race:
As the winner of the final thriller in Abu Dhabi in 2010, Vettel took the lead in the world championship for the first time – and his first title.
77th race:
After a superior 2011 season, Vettel was third in Japan and four races before the end, he was once again the champion.
99. Race:
In his grandiose race to catch up in Abu Dhabi in 2012, Vettel made up 21 places – a masterpiece.
101st race:
In the crazy rain thriller from São Paulo, it is very close for Vettel. Sixth place is enough for the third World Cup triumph.
103. Race:
Vettel ignored the “Multi 21” team order in Malaysia and ruthlessly snatched victory from teammate Mark Webber.
117. Race:
In a convincing manner, Vettel secured title number four with his victory in India in 2013 with three races to go.
120th race:
With his victory in Brazil, Vettel sets a furious end to the season – it’s his last triumph with Red Bull.
141st race:
Vettel celebrates his maiden victory with the Italians in Malaysia in his second Grand Prix for Ferrari.
185th race:
16 years after Michael Schumacher, Vettel again ensured a Ferrari victory in Monaco in 2017.
205th race:
With his success in Montréal, Vettel became the fourth driver in Formula 1 history to achieve 50 victories.
234th race:
Vettel wins another race after 392 days in Singapore. His 53rd career success in 2019 is also his last.
263rd race:
In Azerbaijan, Vettel feels “on cloud nine”. Finishing second, he celebrates his first podium finish for Aston Martin.
299th race:
Vettel ends his great Formula 1 career in Abu Dhabi.
Source: Stern
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