Sebastian Vettel: Saying Goodbye To Formula 1 | Beyond The Grid | F1 Official Podcast

Competitors

Sebastian Vettel reflects on his most challenging competitors, highlighting Fernando Alonso as a particularly formidable rival. He recalls the intense battles during the 2010 and 2012 championships, especially the tension-filled 2012 Brazilian Grand Prix. Vettel admires Alonso's natural talent and determination, noting, "He's still, you know, you can see he loves his racing. He's very passionate."

I rate Fernando really high as a driver. I think he's got so much natural talent, incredible determination, great racing instinct and all of that.

--- Sebastian Vettel

Additionally, Vettel discusses the difficulty in naming the fastest driver he's raced against, acknowledging the unique challenges each competitor presents 1 2.

   

Teammates

Vettel shares insights into his relationships with teammates, emphasizing the straightforward and respectful dynamic with Kimi Räikkönen. He describes their bond as unshakeable, even after on-track incidents, stating, "There was never an argument if we crashed into each other, we talked about it, fixed, like what happened, maybe laughed about it."

I think with him, I probably had the best relationship out of all the teammates I had, because it was just so straightforward.

--- Sebastian Vettel

In contrast, his relationship with Mark Webber was more intense due to their rivalry, yet they maintained mutual respect and camaraderie over time 3 4.