Sebastian Vettel is an inspirational German racing driver who competed in Formula One from 2007 to 2022. With experience racing for BMW Sauber, Toro Rosso, Red Bull, Ferrari, and Aston Martin, he is greatly admired for becoming one of the most successful drivers in F1 history. Having secured the record for being the youngest World Champion in Formula One, Sebastian’s professional insights on the importance of teamwork, and how to achieve peak performance within your career are now in popular demand at events of all kinds.
Starting his Formula One career as a member of the BMW Sauber team, Sebastian was selected to make his race debut at the 2007 United States Grand Prix and set the fastest time in the second free practice. Within the 2006-07 season, he became the youngest F1 driver to participate in the Grand Prix and set the fastest time in the practice sessions at the Italian Grand Prix. Becoming an admired rookie, Sebastian was released by BMW in 2007 to join Red Bull’s Scuderia Toro Rosso alongside Sebastien Bourdais. Working his way up throughout the industry, Sebastian was named 2008 Rookie of the Year at the Autosport Awards.
After 5 years spent honing his skills at Red Bull Racing, Sebastian made the decision to join the Ferrari Formula One team and made his debut by finishing third in the Australian Grand Prix. Having participated in iconic championship races such as the Singapore Grand Prix and the Chinese Grand Prix, Sebastian became one of the most successful racers in the circuit and gained the opportunity to join the Aston Martin Formula One team for the 2021 season. An inspiration to audiences globally, Sebastian announced his retirement from F1 at the end of the 2022 season but continues to remain fan-favourite with audiences globally.
A leading authority in his field, Sebastian Vettel is now highly sought-after to attend speaking engagements internationally. In recognition of his illustrious career, Sebastian has been the recipient of numerous accolades, including being voted German Sports Personality of the Year in 2010, named European Sportsperson of the Year by the Polish Press Agency in 2013, and awarded the Autosport Gregor Grant Award for his achievement in motorsport in 2022. When looking to hire a captivating motorsports speaker to inspire audiences at your future events, do not hesitate to hire Sebastian today.
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- 2023 - Attended the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed
- 2022 - Announced his retirement from Formula One
- 2022 - Received the Autosport Gregor Grant Award for his 'achievement in motorsport'
- 2021 - Competed for Aston Martin in the 2021 & 2022 seasons
- 2015 - Received the Confartigianato Motori Award for Driver of the Year
- 2015 - Signed for Ferrari Racing
- 2014 - Named Sportsman of the Year at the 2014 Laureus World Sports Awards
- 2013 - Named the BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the Year
- 2012 - Honoured with the Grands Prix de l'Academie des Sports
- 2010 - Voted German Sports Personality of the Year
- 2010 - Secured four consecutive titles between 2010 and 2013
- 2010 - Named European Sportsperson of the Year by the International Sports Press Association
- 2009 - Awarded the Lorenzo Bandini Trophy
- 2009 - Signed for Red Bull Racing
- 2008 - Named Rookie of the Year at the Autosport Awards
- Holds the record for being the youngest World Champion in Formula One
