For many in the world of F1, Michael Schumacher is their hero, and Sebastian Vettel is no different. The latter grew up with him, and he was more of a friend of Seb on the grid than a rival. The two got along quite well, because Schumacher was the young Vettel’s mentor. Therefore, the four-time world champion has great respect for his compatriot.
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As the rivalry between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton intensifies, Vettel teams up with the Red Bull child prodigy to win the title. He doesn’t want anyone to break his idol’s record of seven world titles, but he’ll still hold Hamilton in high esteem if he does.
Sebastian Vettel relies on Max Verstappen to win the title
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The Brit Knight broke Schumi’s title record last year and is now fighting for his eighth championship. However, arch-rival Verstappen is currently leading the championship and Vettel is relying on the Dutchman to keep Hamilton from breaking Michael’s record.
In conversation with Bild: “I would be happy if Max wins the world title this year. That would mean that Michael Schumacher would hold his record of seven titles. Michael is my hero, as everyone knows, and that’s why I would be happy if Max makes it. “
Formula 1 F1 – French Grand Prix – FIA Press Conference – Circuit Paul Ricard, Le Castellet, France – June 17, 2021 Aston Martins Sebastian Vettel during the FIA / Handout press conference on REUTERS
And although he will be disappointed if Hamilton manages to set a new record, he will still hold Lewis in high esteem. Vettel said: “One thing is clear to me: If Lewis can do it and get his eighth title, then he deserves our full respect.” (Translated with Google translator)
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How long can Vettel hope that Schumacher’s balance sheet will remain intact?
Records should be broken. Many believed it was impossible to replicate what Schumacher did in Formula 1, but Hamilton has certainly proven them wrong. The Mercedes driver has seven world championship titles under his belt and recently signed a two-year contract with Mercedes with the aim of setting his own record in this sport.
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Formula 1 F1 – Formula 1 – Azerbaijan Grand Prix – Baku City Circuit, Baku, Azerbaijan – June 3, 2021 Aston Martins Sebastian Vettel during the press conference pool about REUTERS / Francois Nel
However, Hamilton knows that the battle for the title will be tougher as Verstappen turns out to be a bigger thorn in the side than ever before. Nevertheless, the driver with the number 44 trusts himself and knows that he can stay ahead with the title.
Do you think Lewis will set a new record this year? Or will Max prevent the Mercedes driver from claiming his eighth place, which fulfills Vettel’s wish? Let us know your predictions in the comments below.
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