Sebastian Vettel: I’m looking for

Four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel, who left Formula 1 at the end of last year, admitted in an interview with The Red Bulletin that he hasn’t had enough excitement since then…

Sebastian Vettel: “Many factors influenced my decision to retire. I didn’t leave because I didn’t like the sport anymore, not because I lost my speed or wanted to do something else. One of the main reasons was time – I knew how much time and effort it takes to do my job well, and at home I had small children waiting for me – and I understood that one day their childhood would end and this time would not return .

I enjoyed the fight until the last day. The decisive moments of qualifying, when there was only one attempt left, the battle for positions on the track. This is what I miss the most.

But I didn’t want to compromise anymore. Besides, my children have the right to have me by their side. I must have outgrown the world I once loved. Things I once saw as pure white are no longer.

Despite the fact that Formula 1 has occupied most of my life, it is not crucial for people all over the world.

I was well prepared for the decision to leave. But I couldn’t foresee what the consequences would be. Today I have nothing that would make me give the very best, like in Formula 1. This place is still empty.

I really wanted to know more about myself, what happens if I don’t exercise anymore? I understood that at some point this adrenaline fueled career on top of the world would come to an end, either by choice or forced, say by injury.

In such a situation, you need to move on and take the excitement and excitement into the next phase of your life. I’m not saying it’s easy, and I’m not saying I’ve achieved it. I am looking and this process is very interesting.

People ask me if I’m angry that the Aston Martin cars are so fast this season. No. I am happy for the team and for Fernando Alonso. For many years he drove not very competitive cars, and now his car is fast and again demonstrates his skills.

Red Bull Racing dominates, I still have many friends and acquaintances there. And I’m very happy if they win.”