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Sebastian Vettel

 
Sebastian Vettel was just 21 years, 2 months and 11 days when he won the 2008 Italian Grand Prix to become F1's youngest race-winner in history. |  Vettel registered maiden victories for two F1 teams - Toro Rosso in 2008 and Red Bull in 2009. |  Sebastian Vettel was penalized just nine seconds into his F1 career for impeding an approaching driver. |  Vettel was awarded the “Rookie of the Year” title in 2008 by Autosport Magazine.

FACTFILE

Name: Sebastian Vettel
DOB: Jul 3 1987
Place Of Birth: Heppenheim
Nationality: German
Most Races For: Red Bull - 28
No. Of Races: 54
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Sebastian Vettel

Germany’s gem, Sebastian Vettel, holds the record of being the youngest race winner in Formula One. He achieved this feat at the 2008 Italian GP racing for minnows Toro Rosso. He classified 8th on the final standings and even outdid drivers from Toro Rosso’s ‘sister team’, Red Bull.

The German was then roped in to replace David Coulthard at Red Bull Racing for 2009. He had a phenomenal season partnering Mark Webber as one of the front-runners in an engaging battle for the title. The effort took the team to second place on the constructors’ standings and Vettel finished as runner-up in the drivers’ contest.

Often referred to as “Schumacher junior”, this German will now have his eyes set on the ultimate accolade of being crowned champion. His speed, skill and hunger are established beyond doubt; it is now only a matter of time before the young lad moulds himself to become a force to reckon with in modern F1 racing.


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STATISTICS
YEARS
YearTeamClaGPs WinsPolesPods FLsPts
2007BMW Sauber, Toro Rosso14th800006
2008Toro Rosso8th18111035
2009Red Bull2nd17448384
2010Red Bull4th112652136
Total 54711145261

Sebastian Vettel - HEAD TO HEAD (TEAM-MATES)

Sebastian Vettel - Season Performance

According to stats...

  • Sebastian Vettel was just 21 years, 2 months and 11 days when he won the 2008 Italian Grand Prix to become F1's youngest race-winner in history.
  • Vettel registered maiden victories for two F1 teams - Toro Rosso in 2008 and Red Bull in 2009.
  • Sebastian Vettel was penalized just nine seconds into his F1 career for impeding an approaching driver.
  • Vettel was awarded the “Rookie of the Year” title in 2008 by Autosport Magazine.

QUOTES ON SEBASTIAN VETTEL

"As he proved today, he can win races, but he's going to win world championships. He's a cool guy"
-Gerhard Berger, Torro Rosso Team owner.
“To compare me with Michael Schumacher is just a bit ridiculous...It will be difficult in normal conditions for us to repeat this achievement". A modest blend of potential and promise, isn’t it?
-Vettel on the comparison with Schumacher

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