What has F1 hero Sebastian Vettel been up to since retiring – and could he really make a comeback? From his 53 Grand Prix wins and US$140 million net worth, to stepping back at age 35 for his 3 kids
- Back in 2020, Forbes reported Vettel was making around US$40 million a year just from racing; lucrative endorsement deals have included Casio, Tirendo, Pepe Jeans and Infiniti automobiles
- Vettel retired in September 2023 after an illustrious career that saw him rake in win after win at the F1 level from 2007, after he’d started out karting as a kid
He retired aged just 35 after an illustrious career that saw him rake in win after win at the pinnacle F1 level, which he commenced in 2007 after starting out karting as a kid.
Vettel, now 36, was then saying that he opted to give up his love for fast cars and breaking records to focus on his family.
Here’s what you need to know about the man who won people over as a fledging driver and media darling who loved to joke with both fans and the press alike.
Is Sebastian Vettel really going to make a comeback?
He was just 35 when he announced his retirement from racing – which came as a shock to the F1 world – but hasn’t dismissed a potential return to motorsport, sparking speculation that a comeback could well be on the cards.
Vettel, who won four F1 Drivers’ World Championship titles and 53 Grand Prix titles across race-level categories, commented on his possible return, “Of course you think about it and flirt with it,” according to F1i.
Last September, Motors Inside quoted Vettel as saying, “I cannot say no to a comeback, but it will surely depend on a new challenge.”
