Sebastian Vettel
Sebastian Vettel
Sebastian Vettel is a German racing driver, currently driving in Formula One for Scuderia Ferrari. He is a four-time Formula One World Champion, having won the championship in 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013 with Red Bull Racing. He is among the most successful F1 drivers of all time. He is one of only four drivers to have won four or more drivers' titles. He is contracted to remain as a Formula One driver with Scuderia Ferrari until at least the...
NationalityGerman
ProfessionRace Car Driver
Date of Birth3 July 1987
CityHeppenheim, Germany
CountryGermany
If you are out in two races and someone else has a good couple of races, it could change. So all we do is try to get the optimum every time.
I was quite emotional when I finished my lap, but had to wait for other drivers to cross the line to hear whether I'd actually done it. It feels very special, but I acknowledge that the old master, Nigel Mansell, took his 14 poles from only 16 races.
All in all it was a smooth race, the car was very well balanced. I'm very proud to be the first winner here in India.
I have always watched the Race of Champions on TV every year and dreamed about participating one day. It's fantastic to be invited; I'm so happy. To represent Team Germany together with Michael Schumacher is a great honor.
There is no secret, once we go to qualifying, we all seem to enjoy it. Qualifying is all about putting everything that you have and that the car has in one lap. It's like a rush, I really enjoy that.
The track in Abu Dhabi is special; this will be our third Grand Prix there.
Motorsport is very expensive. No one cares if you had a good season two years ago and then you have an injury. It is a very dodgy investment.
We always kept believing in ourselves and our team and the car.
Of course, you always give 100 percent, but at a home race you're always more motivated, simply because you feel at home.
It's a tricky place, especially the last sector. I wasn't happy in practice. I wasn't happy with the car and I wasn't happy with myself. But I always thought there was more in the car.
You're traveling all over the world but to be home is something special.
It was an unbelievable experience! The brakes, the g-forces and the power of the engine are beyond description. Thanks to BMW and WilliamsF1 for giving me this chance to test. The test team looked after me brilliantly and I learnt plenty.
I'm German but I didn't say that. I have no moustache
We have reason to feel good, but it's also a threat to feel too good and I will pay attention that that doesn't happen.