Vettel and Russell exchange helmets

Sebastian Vettel is ending his career in Formula 1, but he has not only left his mark on sports history, winning four titles and winning more than fifty races. Almost all World Championship participants who had a chance to deal with him unanimously say that he is not only a great professional, but also a very good person, with whom it is simply pleasant to communicate.

Many warm words have already been said in Sebastian’s address this weekend, and there will be more. In addition, Fernando Alonso will perform in Abu Dhabi in a helmet designed in a special way – in the traditional style that has always distinguished Vettel, and George Russell offered to swap helmets for Sebastian and even shared a story he had never told anyone had told .

The brief dialogue that took place between them deserves to be reproduced in its entirety.

George Russell: I thought about what to write on the helmet and also remembered the very first Formula 1 race I was allowed to attend. It was the British Grand Prix at Silverstone in 2009. And I still have this picture in my memory…

I never actually told anyone about this, but I still have the Red Bull jersey I bought that weekend at home! The only thing I remember from that race is how you were in the lead from the start and going into the first corner first.

Sebastian Vettel: Yes, then it was another Copse turn.

George Russell: Yes Yes! And I just remember this picture clearly.

Sebastian Vettel: How old were you in 2009?

George Russell: Eleven! Time flies, don’t you think?

Sebastian Vettel: Well, now we have to take pictures in these helmets.

George Russell: With helmets? Nothing comes of it! Your helmet will surely be small for me!

Sebastian Vettel: But to put yours on, I don’t even have to take the tape off my head.

George Russell: But I’ll try anyway. Although I think the sensations will be painful! (tries to put it on) Oh, God!..

Sebastian Vettel: And Lewis did!

Russell really didn’t like the gift, after which he admitted that he always buys himself the biggest helmets. In general, it’s okay, because now it’s a collector’s item, especially with an inscription and Sebastian’s signature.

“George: It’s been great following your progress! There are many great moments ahead – stay on track!” – wrote Vettel. In turn, he also received a Mercedes racing helmet, on which were written the following words: “Seb, it was great to drive with you!”