The Canadian Encyclopedia — neutral, cited, updated
July 27, 2026Sources cited
Canadianwire.
Canada’s encyclopedia & explainer
Home›Sports›Motorsport›Sebastian Vettel
Sports • Motorsport

Sebastian Vettel

Sebastian Vettel is a German former Formula One racing driver born in Heppenheim, West Germany, on 3 July 1987.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Sebastian Vettel is a German former Formula One racing driver born in Heppenheim, West Germany, on 3 July 1987. He won four consecutive Formula One World Drivers' Championship titles from 2010 to 2013. He retired from Formula One after the 2022 season.

Early life

Sebastian Vettel was born in Heppenheim, Hesse, in what was then West Germany. He is German and began racing before reaching Formula One.

Formula One career

Vettel entered Formula One in 2007 and raced for several teams, including BMW Sauber, Toro Rosso, Red Bull, Ferrari, and Aston Martin. He won 53 Grands Prix across his career.

World Championship titles

Vettel won the Formula One World Drivers' Championship four times in a row from 2010 to 2013. These titles were all won with Red Bull. He became the youngest Formula One World Champion at the time of his first title.

Retirement

Vettel announced in 2022 that he would retire from Formula One at the end of the season. His last race was the 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Key facts

  • Vettel competed in Formula One from 2007 to 2022.
  • He won four consecutive World Drivers' Championship titles from 2010 to 2013.
  • He became the youngest Formula One World Champion at the time of his first title.
  • His Formula One teams included BMW Sauber, Toro Rosso, Red Bull, Ferrari, and Aston Martin.
  • He announced during the 2022 season that he would retire at the end of that year.
🍁
Canadian context

Sebastian Vettel is widely followed by Canadian motorsport fans and is a major figure in modern Formula One coverage in Canada.

Frequently asked questions

How old is Sebastian Vettel?
Sebastian Vettel was born on 3 July 1987, so he is 39 years old.
Where is Sebastian Vettel from?
He is from Heppenheim in Hesse, Germany; he was born there when it was part of West Germany.
How many championships has Sebastian Vettel won?
He has won four Formula One World Drivers' Championship titles.
What team does Sebastian Vettel drive for?
He does not currently drive for a Formula One team, because he retired after the 2022 season. His last team was Aston Martin.
Sebastian Vettel retirement
Vettel announced in 2022 that he would retire from Formula One at the end of that season.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sebastian_Vettel
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, Formula One career span, four titles, and retirement after 2022.
  2. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Sebastian-Vettel
    Supports: Birthplace, four championships, and retirement in 2022.
  3. Wikipedia — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sebastian_Vettel
    Supports: Birthplace in Heppenheim and status as a four-time Formula One world champion.