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Sebastian Vettel

Sebastian Vettel
Sebastian Vettel
The latest news on Sebastian Vettel, German racing car driver, including celebrity news and sports updates.
Born
3 Jul 1987
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Sport
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Athlete
Paying greater attention to posture and adding neck-specific exercises to a fitness routine are small changes that could ease discomfort for office worker who use screens extensively. Photo: Shutterstock
Formula One (F1)

Why the workouts of Formula 1 drivers might help computer users with ‘tech neck’

The training techniques of professional racing car drivers highlight an often-overlooked muscle group and having healthy foundations is key.

Formula One (F1)

Chinese Grand Prix: Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli youngest to take F1 pole position

Oscar Piastri

McLaren boss assures Piastri he can still win F1 title despite Qatar debacle

Millionaires and billionaires

6 of the richest Formula One drivers ever – net worths, ranked

Brand endorsements with Puma, Monster Energy, Bose, Tommy Hilfiger and Adidas have fetched huge earnings for drivers such as Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso

Who are the richest F1 drivers ever? From Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton to Fernando Alonso. Photos: @jensonbutton, @lewishamilton, @fernandoalo_oficial/Instagram
Formula One (F1)

Verstappen hails ‘incredible weekend’ after passing Senna for most F1 wins

Austrian Grand Prix victory was Max Verstappen’s seventh of the season and 42nd of his Formula One career, taking him one clear of Ayrton Senna.

Formula One (F1)

Verstappen cruises in Montreal to match Senna and give Red Bull 100th win

World champion Max Verstappen drew alongside Ayrton Senna in the Formula One record books with his 41st victory on Sunday at the Canadian Grand Prix.

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F1 drivers will need written permission before making political statements

FIA spokesman said the update was “in alignment with the political neutrality of sport” according to the International Olympic Committee.

Lewis Hamilton wears a shirt in reference to Breonna Taylor on the podium after winning the Tuscan Grand Prix in 2020. Photo: Reuters
Formula One (F1)

10 highest paid F1 racers of 2022, from Max Verstappen to Lewis Hamilton

With the F1 season coming to a close in Abu Dhabi, we look back at who made the most money in 2022, from Lewis Hamilton to Max Verstappen and Daniel Ricciardo

Formula One (F1)

Alfa Romeo boss Frédéric Vasseur hails ‘incredible’ F1 season

Alfa Romeo celebrated their best Formula One season in a decade after a nail-biting finish to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, and team principal Frédéric Vasseur was all praise for his drivers.

Formula One (F1)

Verstappen cruises to victory in Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Leclerc second

Red Bull driver takes record-extending 15th win of the season at Yas Marina Circuit, while Leclerc’s finish sees him edge out Sergio Perez in race for 2nd in constructors’ championship.

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen celebrates after winning the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Photo: AP
Formula One (F1)

Verstappen takes pole in Abu Dhabi, Zhou and Alfa Romeo face constructors’ battle

Sebastian Vettel will start 9th on the grid for Aston Martin, with Alfa Romeo’s Zhou Guanyu and Valtteri Bottas in 15th and 18th as the two teams battle to finish sixth in the constructors’ championship.

Sebastian Vettel will start from ninth on the grid in his final Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. Photo: DPA
Formula One (F1)

F1 joy for Mercedes as Russell tops Brazilian GP sprint race

Formula One team Mercedes had a day to remember at the Brazilian Grand Prix on Saturday. Alpine had a day to forget.

Formula One (F1)

Max Verstappen sets F1 season wins record with 14th victory

Max Verstappen has won 14 out of 20 races this season, breaking the record set by Schumacher in 2004.

Formula One (F1)

Verstappen on pole in Mexico and chasing F1 record, Zhou qualifies 12th

Red Bull driver sets sights on 14th victory of the season, which would be a new record.

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen qualified in pole position for the Mexican Grand Prix. Photo: Reuters
Formula One (F1)

F1: Bottas and Zhou hope to ‘turn the tide’ for Alfa Romeo in Mexico City

Alfa Romeo team principal Frédéric Vasseur believes upgrades the team have made gives them ‘the opportunity to turn the tide’ and set Bottas and Zhou the goal of making the third stage of qualifying.

Zhou Guanyu gives a thumbs up upon his arrival for the first day of the Mexico Grand Prix. Photo: AP
Formula One (F1)

F1: Zhou left to rue ‘big opportunity missed’ at US Grand Prix

Valtteri Bottas spins out in Austin, with Chinese rookie Zhou Guanyu finishing in 13th on Sunday after ‘trying to make something happen’ from the back of the grid.

Formula One (F1)

Red Bull F1 constructors’ crown means world to Horner, Verstappen wins in US

Team boss Christian Horner says first triumph since 2013 has special significance because of tough times that came before. Max Verstappen’s 13th victory equals record for number of wins in season.

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Tributes pour in after death of Red Bull owner Dietrich Mateschitz at 78

Austrian billionaire was the founder of Formula One team, a sporting empire, and the energy drink that bore the company’s name.

Red Bull team owner, Dietrich Mateschitz, a giant in the world of energy drinks and founder of the Formula One team and a sporting empire has died aged 78. Photo: AFP
Formula One (F1)

Verstappen retains world title after Japan GP win, Leclerc penalty

A chaotic start to the Japanese Grand Prix with low visibility seeing Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon crash out early.

Singapore Grand Prix

How much does it cost to party like a VIP at the Singapore Grand Prix?

After a two-year wait the Singapore Grand Prix is back, and with it the F1 juggernaut of luxury yachts and celebrity after-parties – so much does it cost to access the A-list?

Formula One (F1)

Verstappen wins Italian Grand Prix, Zhou Guanyu back in points in Monza

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen wins fifth race in a row and 11th of 2022 season to edge closer to title. Zhou finishes 10th as race ends behind safety car.

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen crosses the finish line to win the Italian Grand Prix. Photo: AP
Singapore National Day 2022

F1 to Tour de France: how Singapore became Southeast Asia’s sporting hub

With Southeast Asia’s largest marathon and the upcoming Tour de France Criterium race, Singapore looks set to cement its status as the region’s sports hub

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An aerial view of the floating platform and post-race fireworks. Photo: Singapore GP
Formula One (F1)

5 talking points that shaped the first half of the 2022 F1 season

From Fernando Alonso’s move to Aston Martin, and the remarkable recovery by Mercedes, we look back on the first half of F1’s dramatic 2022 season.

Formula One (F1)

Four-time F1 world champion Vettel to retire at end of the season

In a statement released by Aston Martin team, Vettel says decision ‘a difficult one’ to take.

Royalty

Déjà vu? Kate Middleton and George channel Diana and William at Wimbledon

Like father, like son? When Prince George joined his parents at the Wimbledon men’s final, all we could think about was his dad’s own tournament debut three decades earlier …

When Prince George joined his parents Kate Middleton and Prince William at the Wimbledon 2022 men’s final, all we could think about was his dad’s own tournament debut three decades earlier with mum Princess Diana. Photo: Getty
Formula One (F1)

Saint Seb! 5 times Sebastian Vettel proved he’s the nicest guy in Formula One

He might be famous for racing petrol-guzzling cars, but the four-time champion is a vocal climate activist, and uses his fame to speak up for Ukraine and LGBT rights

Is Sebastian Vettel a Formula One racer-turned-activist? Photo: Reuters
Formula One (F1)

Formula 1: Zhou Guanyu looking to build on ‘big boost’ to confidence

Alfa Romeo driver returning to Silverstone for British Grand Prix with happy memories of his F2 win there last year, and team boss Frédéric Vasseur says there is no reason his drivers cannot compete this weekend.

Formula One (F1)

10 richest Formula One drivers of all time: net worths, ranked

Lewis Hamilton, Michael Schumacher and co may have made millions burning rubber, but there’s more easy money to be made in endorsements and canny investments

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