Sebastian Vettel
Born: July 3, 1987 (age 36)
Height: 5' 8.5" (174cm)
Hometown: Heppenheim, Germany
Nationality: German
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Mick Schumacher set to advise Vettel after Le Mans debut
Ahead of his first Le Mans next month, Mick Schumacher has stated he will share his experiences with Sebastian Vettel, his long-time friend and mentor. Despite his extensive recent testing, Vettel was not selected for Porsche's hypercar team for this year's prestigious 24-hour endurance race.
May 14, 08:55
Porsche remains hopeful after Vettel's Le Mans debut postponed
"More time" is required before Sebastian Vettel can be ready to compete at Le Mans with a car that has the potential to win the prestigious 24-hour endurance race, according to a Porsche boss.
May 13, 09:29
Vettel excluded from Porsche's 2024 Le Mans lineup
Sebastian Vettel will not make a comeback to top-tier racing at Le Mans this year.
May 8, 09:46
Audi influence stirring up 2025 driver market, says Haas
It appears that Haas may part ways with Nico Hulkenberg at the end of the season.
Apr 21, 07:47
Perez seeks multi-year new Red Bull contract
Sergio Perez has candidly expressed his desire for a contract extension beyond one year with Red Bull Racing.
Apr 20, 09:03
Porsche holds breath as Vettel contemplates return
Porsche remains in suspense over Sebastian Vettel's verdict on whether he will re-enter top-tier motor racing. At the time of writing, Vettel has yet to inform Porsche of his plans regarding a comeback to elite motorsport competition.
Apr 16, 16:56
Vettel 'not an option' to replace Perez - Marko
Sebastian Vettel's top-team return to Formula 1 appears to be off the table for now.
Apr 9, 08:35
No F1 return with Mercedes for Vettel - source
Sebastian Vettel will not be launching a return to Formula 1 with Mercedes.
Apr 7, 05:51
Prospects dim for Vettel's Le Mans run this year
Sebastian Vettel's participation in the prestigious Le Mans race this year seems less probable by the day.
Apr 4, 08:02
Speculation swirls around Red Bull's F1 future, Marko keeps mum
Dr. Helmut Marko has chosen to remain silent, providing a firm "no comment" in response to the ongoing intense speculation about internal conflicts within Red Bull.
Apr 4, 08:02
Marko quiet over latest explosive Red Bull rumours
Dr Helmut Marko has issued a firm "no comment" to the latest wild speculation surrounding the Red Bull power struggle.
Apr 4, 07:28
Le Mans now unlikely for Vettel in 2024
Sebastian Vettel's highly-anticipated return to top motorsport at Le Mans this year is now looking increasingly unlikely.
Apr 4, 07:27
Vasseur eyes teams' title for Ferrari amid challenges
Achieving the team championship in 2024 remains Ferrari's priority, acknowledges team chief Frederic Vasseur, though he concedes that surpassing Max Verstappen for the drivers' title appears unlikely at this point.
Mar 28, 07:33
Still no F1 return in sight for Vettel amid Le Mans rumours
Sebastian Vettel has emphatically cooled the fresh speculation about him making a move back to Formula 1.
Mar 28, 07:32
Speculation swirls as Porsche postpones lineup after Vettel test
Porsche has postponed an expected announcement regarding their full driver lineup for this year's fabled Le Mans 24 hour race, igniting speculation about Sebastian Vettel's potential return to premier motorsport.
Mar 27, 08:14
Vettel considers Le Mans debut with Porsche in 2024
Sebastian Vettel is exploring options for a return to top-tier motorsport.
Mar 23, 08:45
Wolff not ruling out Vettel as Hamilton replacement
Toto Wolff has described Sebastian Vettel as a "giant" of Formula 1, as the quadruple world champion once again refuses to rule out the prospect of a sensational return.
Mar 2, 07:21
Schumacher 'worried' F1 leaving young drivers behind
Ralf Schumacher says he's "worried" that the flow of young talent onto the Formula 1 grid has ground to a halt for 2024.
Feb 28, 07:50
Vettel eyeing Hamilton's Mercedes seat - Schumacher
Sebastian Vettel really might be contemplating a sensational return to Formula 1, according to fellow German Ralf Schumacher.
Feb 26, 07:38
Brother plays down talk of Vettel's F1 comeback
Sebastian Vettel's brother has played down suggestions the retired quadruple world champion might be eyeing a return to Formula 1.
Feb 23, 07:17
Rosberg defends Hamilton's 'childhood dream' claim
Nico Rosberg has defended his former teammate and title nemesis Lewis Hamilton after deciding to scrap his Mercedes contract after this year to switch to Ferrari.
Feb 16, 06:44
Three Alpine drivers leap into post-Hamilton 'silly season'
Alpine's entire roster of drivers have counted themselves into the suddenly-rampant Formula 1 'silly season' as a result of Lewis Hamilton's shock 2025 move to Ferrari.
Feb 8, 06:32
Wolff plays down 2025 Vettel comeback rumours
Toto Wolff is already fending off the early and wild rumours about who will replace Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes in 2025.
Feb 5, 07:10
Even Batman may not win in a 2025 Ferrari - Briatore
Many of the most well-known names in the Formula 1 paddock are already chewing over Lewis Hamilton's shock decision to scrap his Mercedes deal for 2025 in order to move to Ferrari.
Feb 2, 06:20
Hamilton not ruling out future F1 comeback
Lewis Hamilton, who has just turned 39, is not ruling out retirement from Formula 1 in the coming years - but could also imagine a "sabbatical" or comeback.
Jan 25, 06:41
Top 100 sporting moments of 2023: 10-1
Sports Mole counts down the 100 greatest sporting moments of 2023, culminating with numbers 10 to 1.
Dec 31, 07:45
Schumacher tells Red Bull: Don't sack Dr Marko
Ralf Schumacher has a clear message for Formula 1's dominant Red Bull team - don't oust Dr Helmut Marko.
Dec 13, 07:11
Marko retains Franz Tost as Red Bull consultant
Franz Tost will in fact remain connected to Formula 1 next year as a team consultant.
Nov 27, 08:03
Alpha Tauri surge getting rival teams 'excited'
Alpha Tauri's rapid late-season performance surge is catching the eye of rival Formula 1 teams.
Nov 27, 08:00
Vettel still not ruling out racing return
Sebastian Vettel is still not ruling out a potential return to top motorsport.
Nov 26, 08:14
Schumacher insists F1 comeback still alive
Mick Schumacher insists he is not giving up on his dream of returning to the Formula 1 grid.
Nov 24, 05:37
Perez pressure lifts near end of Red Bull's perfect season
Persistent rumours suggesting Sergio Perez may be ousted by Red Bull for 2024 are likely to now evaporate, as he clinched second overall in the drivers' world championship in Las Vegas.
Nov 20, 06:46
F1 should give Las Vegas GP 'a chance' - Marko
Dr Helmut Marko says he is reserving his judgement about the success or failure of Formula 1's unique, billion-dollar Las Vegas adventure.
Nov 15, 06:20
Abiteboul says Red Bull dominance greater than Mercedes'
Former Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul thinks Red Bull and Max Verstappen's utter dominance of Formula 1 at present is even more impressive - and probably more lasting - than Mercedes' similar dominance of the recent past.
Nov 8, 07:56
Prost vows to catch up with Verstappen in Abu Dhabi
F1 legend Alain Prost says he will catch up with Max Verstappen and welcome him to a "very exclusive club".
Oct 31, 05:57
Red Bull set to cull F1 junior driver program
Red Bull is taking the axe to much of its famous and notorious young driver development program.
Oct 25, 07:22
Political party wants to revive German GP
Moves are afoot to revive the defunct German GP.
Oct 20, 06:16
Max Verstappen wins third successive Formula 1 world title
Max Verstappen is crowned Formula 1 world champion for a third successive year courtesy of a second-place finish in the sprint race in Qatar, with Oscar Piastri winning.
Oct 7, 19:12
Stroll 'approached' over EUR 800m F1 team buyout
Wild rumours are doing the rounds in the Qatar paddock about the potential sale of the Aston Martin team.
Oct 6, 08:07
Marko comments were to 'motivate' Perez - expert
A well-known Formula 1 commentator has played down the recent controversy surrounding Dr Helmut Marko's words about Sergio Perez.
Sep 29, 07:37