Sebastian Vettel to retire from Formula 1 at end of season

KARACHI: Sebastian Vettel, a four-time world champion, will leave Formula 1 after this year.

The 35-year-old said he had "spent a lot of time thinking about it" and that the decision had been "tough."

"Today is not about saying goodbye. Rather, it is about saying thank you - to everyone - not least to the fans, without whose passionate support F1 could not exist," he added.

At the end of the year, the German stated that he would "take more time to ponder on what I will focus on next." He declared that prioritising more time with his family was important.

Vettel will retire from racing as one of the most accomplished athletes in history.

When asked about his time with Aston Martin in 2021 and 2022, Vettel, who won four straight drivers' championships with Red Bull from 2010 to 2013, said he had "really enjoyed" it.

"Although our results have not been as good as we had hoped, it is very clear to me that everything is being put together that a team needs to race at the very highest level for years to come.

"I hope that the work I did last year and am continuing to do this year will be helpful in the development of a team that will win in the future, and I will work as hard as I can between now and the end of the year with that goal in mind, giving as always my best in the last 10 races," he further added.

Aston Martin wanted to keep Vettel next season, but he decided he wanted to step away from the sport.

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