Sebastian Vettel is one of the most successful drivers in the current F1 starting field. Although he struggled with Ferrari last season and is far from the top this season with Aston Martin, he still has four world titles behind him.
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A career in motorsport isn’t easy, especially when you’re trying to become an F1 driver. Although his F1 career is 15 years old, the German went through difficult times at various points on his journey. The four-time world champion recently spoke about F1 being an expensive activity while also thanking him for the support he received.
Sebastian Vettel believes that F1 is an expensive hobby that is being developed wildly
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Formula 1 is one of the most watched sports in the world and also the most watched motorsport. Although many people dream of driving at the highest level in Formula 1, there are only 20 places available.
While drivers can have talent, teams are also looking for potential sponsors a driver can bring to the team, as money is a big part of success in Formula 1.
Formula 1 F1 – Monaco Grand Prix – Circuit de Monaco, Monte Carlo, Monaco – May 19, 2021 Aston Martins Sebastian Vettel during a press conference in front of the Monaco Grand Prix Pool about REUTERS / Sebastien Nogier
Although Vettel has achieved enormous success in Formula 1, the Heppenheim-born driver believes that getting into the sport is expensive. He also believes the sport has developed tremendously in recent years.
The German said: “It has always been an expensive hobby, but lately it has grown wildly. It won’t go too fast either, the costs are simply too high. “(Translated with Google Translate)
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Vettel is grateful for the support he received on his journey to F1
Although F1 is a difficult sport, Vettel made his debut in the sport at the age of 21. In 2010 he won his first world title with Red Bull, making him the youngest world champion to date.
Formula 1 F1 – Spanish Grand Prix – Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain – May 6, 2021 Aston Martins Sebastian Vettel before the Spanish Grand Prix REUTERS / Albert Gea
Although entry into Formula 1 is expensive, the German thanked him for the support he had received while trying to enter Formula 1. He also compared his situation with his idol Michael Schumacher.
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“Michael Schumacher needed help, I needed help, about half the way you did it yourself, after that it got difficult,” said the German. “I was lucky enough to have support.”
Although F1 is still an expensive sport, the current grid has a lot of young drivers. This gives the drivers who are passionate about racing in F1 the hope of doing their best. And as the sport reaches more and more countries, many challenges remain for young drivers trying to get into F1.
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