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Sebastian Vettel. Facts from life

Modern "Formula-1" is unthinkable without one of the greatest pilots for the entire time of the race, whose name is Sebastian Vettel. His champion's character, multiplied by German persistence and pedantry, did their job, ensuring his success.

Birth of a star

Sebastian Vettel was born in Germany on July 3, 1987. The birthplace was the city of Heppenheim. It is noteworthy that before he found himself in the "stables" of racing "Formula", the guy for a long time dreamed of becoming a singer. However, the artist's career for him was unavailable, because he completely lacked vocal data. But in excess there was everything that is necessary for the present champion: will, cold reason, patience and burning desire to win.

Carier start

Sebastian Vettel made his debut at the wheel of a sports car at the age of seven, participating in karting competitions. After only a few years, he became the recognized king of these races. And already at the age of 16 he was able to try his hand at the wheel of the car "Formula 1", where Sebastian was able to take first place in the German championship from the very first time.

At the age of 18, the young pilot becomes a participant in the European Championship "Formula-3". The debut season for the guy was very successful - 64 points provided a fairly high fifth place to the tournament newcomer. After a relatively short period of time, the driver conducts his first tests in the life of royal races. His first car is Williams. Already literally a year later, the German becomes the silver medalist of the championship at the stage of world competitions "Formula Renault". In the race itself he was second at the finish line, but a little later was recognized as the winner, since the rival who arrived faster was disqualified.

The first podium in the "Formula 1"

In 2006, shortly before the "Formula 1" stage in Turkey, Sebastian Vettel Becomes an oFocial third pilot in the BMW team. During that season, the young and promising athlete was several times behind the wheel of a car when sessions of free races were held. And already in 2007, Sebastian was confirmed as a test driver for BMW Sauber. For the same season, the debut of the rider in the Formula 1 Grand Prix. It so happened that the main pilot of the team - Kubica - was injured, and Vettel got behind the wheel of the car. And I must say that Sebastian did not fail, typing in one of his race one point, being eighth at the finish. But subsequently his career the pilot continued already in the main part of the team Toro Rosso, in which he took his first pole position and the first place in the race. It happened in 2008 on the race in Italy, when in the rain, Sebastian was able to become the first and set the world record as the youngest pilot in the history of the prestigious tournament ever winning both the race and the qualification.

The heyday

In 2009, the racer Sebastian Vettel Is in the Red Bull team, came to replace the left "stable" David Coulthard. In that season, the German prodigy could win four wins in the stages and be the second by the end of the season.

Already in the 2010 season Vettel became a real star of the "Formula-1". Speaking with dry figures, he won in five races, ahead of 4 points of his nearest pursuer Alonso, became champion in 23 years.

In 2011, the main rival of the German was his same partner Mark Webber. But the Australian could not get along with the team and he did not show good results, which in many respects contributed to his defeat. As a result, Vettel, being 11 times first on the podium, took his second title. At the same time, his advantage over the second prize-winner of the championship was 122 points.

year 2012. Fernando Alonso and Sebastian Vettel, whose photo had been replicated by millions of copies around the world, had once again become irreconcilable rivals on the track. In the first half of the season ahead was an experienced Spaniard, but eventually the champion was again a German, who was able to play his backlog during the final races.

In the 2013 season until the summer for the leadership was a stubborn struggle between Hamilton, Raikkonen, Alonso and, of course, Vettel. But after the summer break, Sebastian once again demonstrated the highest professionalism and, having won 9 victories in a row, loudly and confidently put an end to the struggle for the palm of the championship. As a result - 4 years of racing and 4 titles. Excellent result!

2014 was marked by the introduction of new rules, as a result of which Vettel dropped out of the leader's cage. In the final analysis, he makes the final decision to leave the team and signs a three-year contract with Ferrari.

A few facts about the rider

According to the zodiac sign, a native of Germany is Cancer. Growth of Sebastian Vettel Is 176 centimeters, and weight - 62 kg, which is an ideal ratio for the racer of Formula 1. The number of laps in the pilot's lead is 2438. Sebastian calls pasta his favorite dish. Favorite drinks - a tea mushroom and "Red Bull". Of close relatives, Sebastian has two sisters and a brother. At the moment, the country of residence of the rider is Switzerland.

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