Sebastian Vettel has declared his intention to leave Formula 1 at the conclusion of the 2022 campaign.
Prior to the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend, the driver of the Aston Martin posted on social media about his choice.
Has Sebastian Vettel retired from F1?
“The decision to retire has been a difficult one for me to take and I have spent a lot of time thinking about it,” said Vettel in a statement subsequently released by his team. “At the end of the year I want to take some more time to reflect on what I will focus on next.
“It is very clear to me that, being a father, I want to spend more time with my family. But today is not about saying goodbye. Rather, it is about saying thank you – to everyone – not least to the fans, without whose passionate support Formula 1 could not exist.”
Vettel debuted in Formula One in 2007.
He joined Red Bull in 2009 and won the first of his four straight world championships the following year.
In 2015, he switched to Ferrari, where he added 14 more victories for the Scuderia.
But unfortunately, he was unable to win a fifth world championship title.
When will Sebastian Vettel retire from F1?
Sebastian Vettel will leave Formula One at the conclusion of the 2022 season, it has been confirmed after weeks of rumors over his future plans.
