Sebastian Vettel bids on parts of his F1 car at the charity auction[F1-Gate.com]

Sebastian Vettel won the sidewall of his F1 car at a charity auction.

Sebastian Vettel, who retired from F1 at the end of the season, was presented with the Gregor Grant Lifetime Achievement Award at the Autosport Awards on Monday in recognition of his long and successful F1 career. But Vettel didn’t just focus on the awards ceremony.

Sebastian Vettel was in the middle of an online auction for parts of his Aston Martin. The 35-year-old was keen to keep the AMR21 sidepods for his F1 collection.

“I’m looking to buy back the sidepods. What time is it now? Oops, it’s after eleven. Did you get the sidepods? I made an offer,” said Sebastian Vettel on the podium at the Autosport Awards.

“The team didn’t tell me about it. I can’t believe it. They’ve auctioned off my sidepod and I’m looking to buy it back. Not sure if I got it. I don’t have it”

In the end, it turned out that Sebastian Vettel won the auction and became the owner of his Aston Martin sidepod again.

Sebastian Vettel sold the item for £2,555.

When asked if he would miss racing, F1 retiree Sebastian Vettel said: “It’s something I love so much. I think it’s an opportunity to work with so many people who are doing it,” he commented.

“Ten years ago, I thought, ‘It’s normal, everyone lives their own life.’ rice field”

“Going out, meeting lots of qualified men and women along the way, and having fun gives me so much motivation from within. I’ve learned a lot over the last few years.”

“I don’t know what awaits me, but I’m very excited,” said Sebastian Vettel, who explained he was looking forward to spending time with his three children and wife.

“It’s not that I don’t like Formula 1. I’ve enjoyed the last few races. Since the announcement, a weight has been lifted off my shoulders because the sport has been on my mind for so long. I can’t wait to to give

“My parents gave me a lot of time, so I want to be there too.”