Camila Vega
With the following video, the four-time world champion, Sebastian Vettel, announced his retirement from Formula 1. In the aftermath of the sad announcement, the reactions to Vettel’s retirement have been countless, showing appreciation to the ex world champion. On this occasion, we bring you a compilation of the most emotional and important responses.
Reactions to Vettel’s Retirement: From Mick Schumacher to Aston Martin
For starters, there’s the emotional reaction left by Michael Schumacher’s son, Mick Schumacher, on his Instagram account. In it, Schumacher mentions: “I’m so sad that you’re leaving, but at the same time excited for you and this new chapter of your life. You’ve been and still are such an important person to me and I’m thankful for our friendship.”
“Thank you for everything you’ve contributed to the sport we both love, I can’t wait for our last races together. Thank you, Seb – you’re an inspiration.”
On the other hand, IndyCar Series driver Jimmie Johnson also dedicated a social media post to Sebastian Vettel. American Johnson has won the Nascar Cup Series seven times.
Even Daniel Ricciardo, McLaren driver, emphasized Vettel’s good disposition and how his legacy has impacted the new generations racing in Formula 1 today through his teachings and practices as an example of listening and caring for the planet and others.
On the other hand, Lapo Elkann, who worked in Scuderia Ferrari’s marketing team, tweeted about Sebastian Vettel’s retirement. In his tweet he said, “To a True Champion which I had the privilege to spend time with in the days of Scuderia Ferrari. I wish you the best for your future. In which ever endeavour you will take and to your Family also.”
Finally, the Aston Martin account paid tribute to Vettel through his teammate Lance Stroll. The latter said, “Seb is a great person off track, a real gentleman. He’s done a lot for the sport and his success on track has been incredible. I wish him all the best.”
Thus, at the end of the season, Vettel’s career will also come to an end after fifteen years of commitment in Formula 1.
