If you are in any way, shape, or form a fan of Formula One, you were probably as surprised as everyone else after the Hungarian Grand Prix at the end of July. This was when four-time World Driver’s Champion Sebastian Vettel posted a short one minute video to the internet, announcing his retirement at the end of the 2022 season at the same time he notified the FIA. While the rumors had been floating around for years, his career seemed to experience a resurgence when he moved to the Aston Martin F1 Team following several years at Scuderia Ferrari.
Much like other drivers that suddenly announced their retirements, it seems that Seb, as he’s affectionately known to friends and fans alike, decided to pull the plug while still achieving moderate success and bow out in a dignified fashion after over a decade in the sport to spend more time with his kids and extended family.
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