Four-time Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel will retire at the end of the 2022 season, he announced on Thursday. The 35-year-old German won four consecutive titles between 2010 and 2013. 53 Grand Prix titles put him third on the all-time list behind Lewis Hamilton (103) and Michael Schumacher (91). ). Vettel joined Aston Martin last season after six years at Ferrari, with whom he twice finished second for the world title ahead of Hamilton in 2017 and 2018. He finished 12th in 2021 with his new team after only finishing 12th in 2021 with his new team. achieved once to the podium. Vettel is ranked 14th on the table this season.
“I have had the honor of working with so many great people in Formula 1 over the past 15 years – so much to mention and thank,” Vettel said in a statement. “For the past two years I have been an Aston Martin racer – and although our results have not been as good as we had hoped, it is very clear to me that everything is coming together that a The team needs to race at the top. for many years to come.
“I really enjoyed working with such a wonderful group of people. Everyone – Lawrence [Stroll]Lance [Stroll]Martin [Whitmarsh]Mike [Krack]senior managers, engineers, mechanics and the rest of the team – are ambitious, competent, expert, dedicated and friendly people, and I wish them all the best. heal.
“I hope that the work I did last year and continue to do this year will be helpful in developing a team that will win in the future, and I will work as hard as I can from now on. to the end of the year with that goal, always give your best in the last 10 races.
“The decision to retire was a difficult one for me, and I spent a lot of time thinking about it; at the end of the year, I’d like to spend more time thinking about what I’ll focus on next; I see very clearly that, as a father, I want to spend more time with my family.
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“But today is not about saying goodbye. Instead, it’s about saying thank you – to everyone – especially to the fans, without their passionate support Formula 1 could not exist. “
With AFP input
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