You’ve been, and still are, such an important person to me and I’m thankful for our friendship.”Īlthough he won his four world titles for Red Bull, Vettel spent the same number of seasons – six – with Ferrari before being released from the team at the end of 2020. “I’m so sad that you’re leaving, but at the same time excited for you and this new chapter of your life. “I can’t wait for our last races together. “Thank you for everything you’ve contributed to the sport we both love,” tweeted the Haas driver.
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The latter comment also applies to a driver at the opposite end of his career, Mick Schumacher, for he has benefited from being mentored by Vettel – who idolised the 23-year-old’s father, Michael, when growing up. The following year, they went head-to-head in the ‘Race to Five’, Hamilton being the one to take a fifth world title, and in subsequent years their connection has progressively strengthened both at and away from the circuit. In 2017, Hamilton and Vettel famously clashed at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix where the German’s Ferrari banged wheels with the Mercedes, which he had run into the back of behind the Safety Car. I have no doubt that whatever comes next for you will be exciting, meaningful, and rewarding. Leaving this sport better than you found it is always the goal. Seb, it’s been an honour to call you a competitor and an ever greater honour to call you my friend. I have no doubt whatever comes next for you will be exciting, meaningful and rewarding.
“Leaving this sport better than you found it is always the goal. “Seb, it’s been an honour to call you a competitor and an even greater honour to call you my friend,” posted Hamilton on social media. While fierce rivals at one time, their relationship has grown closer in the last few years – with each supporting the other in the campaigns they back regarding social, environmental and equality matters. In 11 of their 16 seasons together on the grid, either Hamilton or Vettel has become World Champion. Vettel made his Formula 1 racing debut in 2007, the same year as Hamilton, and will call time on his career in November at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton has paid a glowing tribute to his former World Championship rival Sebastian Vettel, who has announced his retirement.
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