Sebastian Vettel says he’s adapted well to life after retiring from F1 and insists he doesn’t regret leaving Formula 1 despite Aston Martin’s impressive performances this season. Vettel chose to leave the F1 grid at the end of last year after his impressive career of 53 Grand Prix race wins and four world titles over 16 years.
In 2021, Vettel moved from Ferrari to Aston Martin and helped lay the foundation for the team’s current success. After Vettel’s two seasons with the Aston Martin F1 team had little to show for his efforts, team principal Mike Clack has claimed the former driver was involved in Aston Martin’s AMR23’s performance this season. are doing. “I think he gets his credit for the current situation with AMR23,” Mike Clack told Australian media. “Last year we had a lot of meetings and gave us hints on what to do, what to do and not to do with a new car. I think that’s where he’s credited.” Sebastian Vettel in an interview with Auto Bild He said he was paying attention to current developments and was impressed with how well his former team was moving forward. “Right now I’m following as a spectator. I know the insides of the last few years. Of course I’m interested,” said Vettel. “It’s always difficult to predict what will happen next year,” he said. , it was clear that it would be better than last year.” Vettel is happy with his new life, though he spends his weekends as an armchair enthusiast instead of being there. “No matter what scenario is going on now, no matter what happens this year, I made my decision,” he said. “I’m looking forward to immersing myself in a hot topic.” “Enjoying spending time at home with my kids and family. I have a lot of ideas to collect and drift before anything more tangible.” “No, I don’t think so,” said Vettel when asked if he thought Aston Martin drivers benefited from the frustrating problems he faced and helped solve. “I have no regrets about quitting. Of course it would have been easier if the car wasn’t so good now, but the joy really outweighs the regret. “For him (Alonso) too. He’s been good for a few years. We weren’t blessed with a car, so maybe we’re entering a second spring.”
