“Final race for now”- Sebastian Vettel’s father Norbert has an emotional breakdown over his son’s last race in F1
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Sebastian Vettel's father Norbert got overwhelmed over his son's last race in F1
Sebastian Vettel has retired from Formula 1. The German had one of the most successful careers in the sport’s history with four world championships, 53 Grand Prix wins and 57 pole positions. As Vettel’s time came to an end, the whole paddock wished the 35-year-old well, fans poured out tears as they saw their hero put up his racing gloves, and of course who could have felt it more than Vettel’s father Norbert Vettel himself.
Before the start of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Norbert spoke on a German pre-show, he was asked how he felt about his son’s retirement from the sport and this being the last race of the 35-year-old’s career, Sebastian’s father said, “Final race for now,” proving to us that just like the fans and drivers, even he wants his son to come back to Formula 1. Norbert then was overwhelmed with emotions and broke down as he saw his son take to the track one last time.
Sebastian has been supported by his father throughout his career and life, from his karting days as a kid to making his debut in Formula 1, to winning his first championship, it was Vettel senior who stood as the backbone for the four-time world champion’s success. Sebastian was gifted his first racing suit and gloves by his dad as a surprise gift for his last race in the sport as well as a touching tribute video for his son. The two Vettels have had a great relationship even in the paddock, which made this weekend even more special.
Sebastian Vettel says an emotional goodbye to F1 after a long and successful career
We all have a heavy heart today, the inevitable has arrived, Vettel will no longer be one of the 20 drivers who race at the pinnacle of motorsport. Over the years, the German evolved as a person and became the most loved driver in Formula 1. The special tributes by the entire grid were proof of Seb’s bond with the whole paddock. At the end of his final race, the 35-year-old gave a farewell speech which was applauded by all the fans and forced the four-time world champion to shed tears.
Despite speculation, Vettel has denied all claims of making a comeback to the sport in the future, the German wants to spend time outside of racing, to make himself independent of Formula 1. Sebastian will miss the sport, and we all will miss him. The Formula 1 grid will never be the same without him. He had become the friend and mentor of all the drivers, who would listen to their problems. Vettel was truly the most appreciated person in Formula 1.
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