F1-coureurs reageren op aankondiging pensioen Vettel: "Een echte F1-legende"

F1-coureurs, van teamgenoten tot rivalen en voormalig coureurs, hebben gereageerd op het nieuws omtrent Sebastian Vettel. De viervoudig wereldkampioen kondigde donderdag aan dat hij na 2022 met pensioen gaat.

De Aston Martin-coureur verlaat de sport aan het einde van het huidige seizoen en zal in Abu Dhabi de 300 races bereiken voordat hij de zonsondergang tegemoet zal rijden. De Duitser zal tevens met vier wereldkampioenschappen, allemaal bij Red Bull, afscheid gaan nemen van de sport en vooral meer tijd met zijn familie door gaan brengen.

Reacties

Onder meer wereldkampioenen Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen en Nico Rosberg schreven een eerbetoon op sociale media, terwijl ook beschermeling en landgenoot Mick Schumacher van zich liet horen nu Vettel zijn 15-jarige carrière in de Formule 1 gaat beëindigen. Een paar van de reacties.

Congrats Seb, on an amazing career. I’m very happy to have shared the track with you, let’s make your last races great once more ? pic.twitter.com/WnKCuotv0T

— Max Verstappen (@Max33Verstappen) July 28, 2022

Seb, it’s been an honour to call you a competitor and an ever greater honour to call you my friend. Leaving this sport better than you found it is always the goal. I have no doubt that whatever comes next for you will be exciting, meaningful, and rewarding. Love you, man. pic.twitter.com/eHVmOpov2m

— Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) July 28, 2022

THANK YOU SEB!! ????

Let’s finish this season on a high with some proper racing!!

-#Carlossainz pic.twitter.com/Sl5GCjzrab

— Carlos Sainz (@Carlossainz55) July 28, 2022

Incredible to think that after so many years racing together #SebastianVettel will not longer be on the grid with us.
Happy retirement! I’m very proud of you and proud of everything you achieved in the sport.
It’s now time to enjoy family and life!#FroheWeihnachten ? pic.twitter.com/SiCe8HVyvp

— Sergio Pérez (@SChecoPerez) July 28, 2022

I’m so sad that you’re leaving, but at the same time excited for you and this new chapter of your life. You’ve been and still are such an important person to me and I’m thankful for our friendship. pic.twitter.com/1iFmlxxgyQ

— Mick Schumacher (@SchumacherMick) July 28, 2022

As Sebastian Vettel has just announced his retirement at the end of 2022, I would like to pay tribute to his fantastic career with 4 @FIA @F1 World Driver’s Championships & 53 wins. Thank you Sebastian for all that you brought to our sport! I wish you all the best for the future. pic.twitter.com/mQIU795ngV

— Mohammed Ben Sulayem (@Ben_Sulayem) July 28, 2022

A guy I looked up to since I started, literally. Thanks for being the role model we need and improving the sport we love. Danke Seb pic.twitter.com/1qe3nwiGP1

— Lando Norris (@LandoNorris) July 28, 2022

Congratulations Seb on an amazing career! One of the rivals I most respected - an absolute legend of the sport. 4 titles is a massive achievement and well deserved.
All the best for the future!

— Nico Rosberg (@NicoRosberg) July 28, 2022

Forever a legend of the sport. We will miss you dearly. Danke Seb. pic.twitter.com/F9KfX9Vjqo

— Esteban Ocon (@OconEsteban) July 28, 2022

Enjoy your retirement Seb, you’re a true F1 legend! You’ll be missed mate. pic.twitter.com/TgWJA6i2vq

— George Russell (@GeorgeRussell63) July 28, 2022