Sebastian Vettel is one of the biggest names in Formula 1 and ranks among the likes of Lewis Hamilton, Fernando Alonso, and Michael Schumacher. The German veteran has a record of 53 wins, 122 podium finishes, and 57 pole positions, He is also a 4X WDC winner, and what is more interesting is the fact that all 4 of these WDCs were won by him consecutively from 2010-2013. He also holds the record for the youngest world champion ever.
Vettel is also known for his activism and is also one of the most popular drivers on the track. He has been outspoken about racism, diversity, LGBTQ+ rights, and climate issues. ‘Seb’ recently announced his retirement midway through the 2022 season, which jumbled up the mid and lower table grid. He did this through his Instagram account, which he created in 2022 itself and his retirement announcement was the first post he made on it.
NEWS: Sebastian Vettel will retire from #F1 at the end of the 2022 season, bringing one of the greatest careers in the history of the sport to a close.
— Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant F1 Team (@AstonMartinF1) July 28, 2022
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The 4X WDC champion has left an impressionable mark on the world of motorsport and he was appropriately reimbursed for it through the ‘#DankeSeb’ trend on Twitter. He has driven for teams like BMW Sauber, Ferrari, Red Bull, and Aston Martin alongside generation-defining talents like Mark Webber and Kimi Raikkonen.
Sebastian Vettel’s salary
Sebastian Vettel is no stranger to huge numbers. At Red Bull, the German earned up to $12 Million. At Ferrari, he earned upwards of $50 Million, and in his last few years at Aston Martin, he earned about $15 Million per year driving alongside Lance Stroll.
His average salary over the duration of his F1 career amounts to a whopping $36 Million annually. In 2017, Vettel ranked 18th on Forbes’s list of highest-paid athletes.
Sebastian Vettel’s net worth and endorsements
Sebastian Vettel is worth a whopping $140 Million and is the 12th richest Formula 1 driver of all time. He is worth more than Eddie Irvine, Alain Prost, Nigel Mansell, Nico Rosberg, and many others. He has been sponsored by brands like Casio, Shell, Infiniti, and Pepe Jeans.
Vettel was announced as the global ambassador for the luxury car brand Infiniti, which is owned by his Formula One team’s title sponsor, Nissan. As part of the deal, Vettel appeared in several global advertising campaigns for Infiniti and was involved in product development. In 2015, Vettel signed a deal to become the brand ambassador for Casio’s Edifice line of watches. He has since appeared in several advertising campaigns for the brand, including a series of videos highlighting the watch’s features.
Vettel has also been a Puma brand ambassador since 2012. As part of the deal, he has appeared in several advertising campaigns for the brand and has also collaborated with Puma on the design of a line of sneakers. Lastly, in 2018, Vettel signed a deal to become the brand ambassador for Pepe Jeans. He has since appeared in several advertising campaigns for the brand, including a series of videos where he talks about his passion for racing and his personal style.
7X WDC champion, Lewis Hamilton holds Sebastian Vettel in high regard and once spoke about him “I think he’s one of the greatest people we’ve seen in this sport and we need more like him.”, on Vettel’s retirement announcement.
Vettel cont: “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.
— PlanetF1 (@Planet_F1) July 28, 2022
“Rather, it is about saying thank you – to everyone – not least to the fans, without whose passionate support #F1 could not exist.”
Vettel’s F1 legacy is huge and he is a role model to many. He also is a big Schumacher fan and is a mentor to Schumacher’s son, Mick. The German now lives with his wife, Hanna Prater in a $9 Million farmhouse in Thurgau Canton, Switzerland, and also has 3 children, Emily, Matilda, and Norbert Vettel.