In 2014 Formula 1 brought many changes to the sport. It introduced the new V-12 turbo hybrid engines and also allowed drivers to dial their numbers for their cars. At the beginning of the 2014 season, Sebastian Vettel was four times reigning F1 world champion.
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From 2010 to 2013 he had won the driver’s title four years in a row. So he chose number 1 for the 2014 season. But when he left Red Bull for Ferrari in 2015, the German opted for number 5. Everyone thought that he chose number 5 because he was aiming for title number 5, but Vettel gives another reason for choosing the number.
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In 2001 I drove successfully in a kart: Sebastian Vettel on choosing No. 5
As reported by Sport Bild (quotes via Grandprix247), there has been speculation that Vettel dialed number 5 before moving to Ferrari to pay tribute to his hero Michael Schumacher after his accident, but he dialed that number before it happened.
“I chose it because I was so successful in 2001 with the number 5 in the kart,” said Vettel.
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Sebastian Vettel from Germany drives the (5) Scuderia Ferrari SF1000 during the F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli / Getty Images)
“And I had that in 2010 when I became world champion for the first time. In addition, several other drivers have won the number 5 title, such as Michael Schumacher and Nigel Mansell. said Vettel about his reason for choosing number 5. [h/t GrandPrix247]
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Although Vettel failed to secure his fifth world title with Ferrari, he said he would keep the number for the rest of his career. Vettel has carried his number 5 to his new team Aston Martin for the 2021 season.
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Formula 1 F1 – Azerbaijan Grand Prix – Baku City Circuit, Baku, Azerbaijan – June 6, 2021 Aston Martins Sebastian Vettel celebrates with champagne and a trophy on the podium after the second place pool over REUTERS / Maxim Shemetov
And if the first signs suggest it, it seems like Sebastian could claim his fifth title in the years to come. Vettel has already secured a second place with the team and delivered another brilliant performance in Monaco. He also finished second in Hungary before being disqualified.
The German feels rejuvenated in his new team and wants to end his career with his fifth Formula 1 title.
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