Sebastian Vettel shocked the racing world this morning by announcing his retirement from Formula 1 with immediate effect. Vettel is looking forward to spending more time with his model train collection, a pleasure that his hectic Formula 1 schedule had made all but impossible for the past few years. Speaking from his Thurgovia, Switzerland home today,... Continue Reading →
US Grand Prix – Preview
11 Formula One teams head to Austin, Texas, this weekend for the United States Grand Prix. It's the second running of the event at the Circuit of the Americas, which was purpose-built for Formula One. The track is one of just five anti-clockwise circuits on the F1 calendar, the others being Singapore, Korea, Abu Dhabi... Continue Reading →
Vettel’s nonsensical reprimand in India
Sebastian Vettel secured his fourth consecutive World Drivers' Championship last weekend in India, winning the race in commanding fashion and underlining just how dominant he is at this stage of his career. After the race, he celebrated by doing doughnuts on the start-finish straight. His celebrations earned him a reprimand from the stewards, who also... Continue Reading →
Vettel’s not close to Schumacher’s records
Sebastian Vettel has been so dominant over the last four seasons it's been suggested that it's only a matter of time before he overhauls Michael Schumacher's major records in the sport. But that's not particularly realistic. Let's take a look at how things stand right now: Schumacher Vettel Difference Championships 7 3 4 Wins 91... Continue Reading →
Booing of Vettel has to stop
After winning the Singapore Grand Prix with a magnificent display of his brilliance, Sebastian Vettel took to the podium to accept his winner's trophy. And then the crowd booed him. Again. Booing Vettel has become something of a trend in 2013. It started in Malaysia, where Vettel ignored team orders and passed Mark Webber to... Continue Reading →
