Four-time Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel will retire on the finish of the present season.
The driver, 35, will see out the remaining races with present group Aston Martin earlier than stepping away.
Vettel is among the most profitable drivers within the sport’s historical past, having received 4 consecutive championships in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 – all with Red Bull.
He has additionally pushed for Ferrari throughout his profession, which began in 2007.
The German has received 53 races, third within the all-time rankings behind Michael Schumacher on 91, and Britain’s Sir Lewis Hamilton with 103.
In a press release, Vettel mentioned: “I have had the privilege of working with many fantastic people in Formula One over the past 15 years – there are far too many to mention and thank.”
He added: “The determination to retire has been a tough one for me to take, and I’ve spent numerous time excited about it; on the finish of the yr I wish to take some extra time to mirror on what I’ll deal with subsequent; it is extremely clear to me that, being a father, I wish to spend extra time with my household.
“But today is not about saying goodbye.
“Rather, it’s about saying thanks – to everybody – not least to the followers, with out whose passionate help Formula One couldn’t exist.”
Lawrence Stroll, the executive chairman for the Aston Martin F1 team, said: “We made it clear to him that we wished him to proceed with us subsequent yr, however ultimately he has finished what he feels is correct for himself and his household, and naturally we respect that.
“He has driven some fantastic races for us, and, behind the scenes, his experience and expertise with our engineers have been extremely valuable. He is one of the all-time greats of Formula One, and it has been a privilege to have been able to work with him.
“He will proceed to race for us as much as and together with the 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, which will probably be his three hundredth Grand Prix entry. We will give him a superb send-off.”
Aston Martin’s team principal, Mike Krack, said: “Sebastian is an excellent driver – quick, clever and strategic – and naturally we’re going to miss these qualities. However, we have now all discovered from him, and the data that we have now gained from working with him will proceed to profit our group lengthy after his departure.”
He added: “When we develop into totally aggressive – and we are going to – one of many architects of that future success will probably be Sebastian, and we are going to at all times be grateful to him for that.”
Source: information.sky.com”