Quick Info
| Profession | Racing driver |
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| Nationality | German |
| Date of Birth | 03/07/1987 |
| Age | 39 years |
| Birthplace | Heppenheim, Hesse, West Germany |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Sebastian Vettel
28/09/2026
Vettel said on the BBC's Chequered Flag podcast after the Azerbaijan Grand Prix that he remains closely involved with Formula One. He said he is open to a possible future role in the sport but is not actively approaching teams, and he spends his time running a farm and focusing on his family.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | German former Formula One driver and four-time World Drivers' Championship winner who competed from 2007 to 2022. |
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| Notable Achievements | Won the 2010 world championship at age 23, the youngest champion in Formula One history; consecutive titles from 2010 to 2013. |
| Retirement | Retired from Formula One at the end of the 2022 season. |
| Post-Retirement | Runs a farm at home and remains a commentator on the sport's future, though he holds no active F1 role as of late 2026. |
| Former Roles | Former director of the Grand Prix Drivers' Association |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.75 m |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Secondary School | Abitur from Starkenburg-Gymnasium in Heppenheim |
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Personal Life
| Residence | Switzerland |
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| Collections | Avid collector of classic cars, especially vintage vehicles from the 1950s and 1960s |
| Other Interests | Charity running; took part in the 2026 London Marathon in support of the Grand Prix Trust and the Brain & Spine Foundation |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Hanna Prater (m. 2019) |
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| Partner | Childhood sweetheart Hanna Prater |
Family
| Father | Norbert Vettel |
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| Mother | Heike Vettel |
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Career
| Debut | 2007 United States Grand Prix with BMW Sauber |
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| First Win | 2008 Italian Grand Prix with Toro Rosso |
| World Championships | 4 (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013) |
| Career Wins | 53 |
| Career Podiums | 122 |
| Career Pole Positions | 57 |
| Career Fastest Laps | 38 |
| Career Points | 3098 |
| Grands Prix Started | 299 |
| Last Win | 2019 Singapore Grand Prix |
| Final Season | 2022 |
Favourites
| Childhood Hero | Michael Schumacher |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Began karting at around age three or eight, depending on the source. | |
| 2. Won the 2001 Junior European Karting Championship. | |
| 3. Won the 2004 German Formula BMW Championship with 18 wins from 20 races. | |
| 4. Named Rookie of the Year at the 2008 Autosport Awards. | |
| 5. Won 13 Grands Prix in 2013, including a then-record nine consecutive victories. |
