WATCH: F1 legend Sebastian Vettel’s epic return steals the spotlight at Goodwood Festival of Speed

Sebastian Vettel drove Nigel Mansell’s Williams FW14B over the iconic hill climb.

WATCH: F1 legend Sebastian Vettel’s epic return steals the spotlight at Goodwood Festival of Speed

Sebastian Vettel (Image credit Motorsport Week

Sebastian Vettel, four-time Formula 1 world champion, recently captivated audiences with a comeback in the racing world. Amidst the exhilarating event, Vettel showcased his extraordinary skills as he drove Nigel Mansell’s championship-winning Williams FW14B over the hill climb. To the delight of spectators, he concluded his run with a mesmerizing display of doughnuts, all while utilizing environmentally friendly e-fuel.

Ever since his retirement following the 2022 F1 season, Sebastian Vettel has been fervently advocating for the adoption of synthetic fuels. The four-time champions’ participation in this awe-inspiring demonstration has immense significance. He provided compelling evidence that both vintage and contemporary cars have the potential to race without inflicting a substantial carbon footprint.

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The presence of the German driver was eagerly anticipated by fans at the Goodwood Festival of Speed today, as Saturday’s event had been delayed due to violent weather conditions. Furthermore, there is a schedule for Vettel to drive Ayrton Senna’s McLaren MP4/8. This delay made Vettel’s drive on Sunday all the more exciting. Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri, Mick Schumacher, and many other drivers are also present at the car showcase.

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The Goodwood Festival of Speed, held at Goodwood House in West Sussex, England, is an annual motorsports extravaganza. This vibrant event celebrates modern and vintage racing vehicles through activities like the iconic hill climb. Founded in 1993 by Lord March, it revives the spirit of motor racing on the prestigious Goodwood estate. This event also reflects British motor racing heritage.

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Sebastian Vettel’s sustainable fuel endeavors Continue at the Nurburgring with his former team Red Bull 

Sebastian Vettel in the Red Bull RB7 in 2011 (Image credit: Autoevolution)

Sebastian Vettel is again expected to make a comeback with his former team Red Bull. Having retired from the sport last year, the confirmation of Vettel’s return has been announced as he prepares to take charge of the championship-winning RB7. He will drive the 2011 car around the legendary Nurburgring Nordschleife on September 9th.

Joining him for the Red Bull Formula Nurburgring event will be his former teammate and AlphaTauri driver, Daniel Ricciardo. To highlight the team’s dedication to sustainability, the RB7 F1 car, used by both drivers, underwent modifications to enable it to run on synthetic e-fuel. This also showcases Vettel’s commitment to environmental sustainability in motorsports.

The upcoming Red Bull Nurburgring event is a significant occasion, marking the first Formula 1 racecar to tackle the “green hell” in 10 years. The event, last seen in 2013 with Michael Schumacher’s demo run, is expected to attract a crowd of over 30,000 spectators.

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