Sebastian Vettel left Formula 1 after 299 Grand Prix, leaving behind 16 seasons, 82,929 kilometers, 16,426 laps (of which 3,501 were leading laps), 57 pole positions, 53 victories and six records.
Most consecutive race wins
In 2013, Sebastian won nine races in a row, breaking the record held by Alberto Ascari and Michael Schumacher, who won seven races in a row in the 1952-1953 and 2004 seasons.
Youngest pole winner
By qualifying at Monza in 2008 aged 21 years, two months and 11 days, Sebastian Vettel became the youngest pole winner in F1 history.
Youngest hat-trick winner
In Great Britain’09, Sebastian Vettel won qualifying, set the best lap of the race and won at the age of 21 years, 11 months and 14 days, making him the youngest hat-trick in Formula One history.
Most posts in a season
In 2011, Sebastian won 15 pole positions in 19 races ahead of Nigel Mansell, who won 14 pole positions in 16 races in 1992.
Most lead laps in a season
In 2011, Sebastian Vettel led the race for 739 of 1133 laps, surpassing Nigel Mansell’s record of 694 of 1036 laps. Vettel is also third in this ranking – 684 laps out of 1131 laps in 2013.
The youngest world champion
After winning the title in 2010 at the age of 23 years, 4 months and 11 days, Sebastian Vettel became the youngest world champion in Formula 1 history.
Source: F1 News
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