Sebastian Vettel
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AJB88 said:
Yeh, I've seen him on British, German and Italian TV and always comes across with a good sense of humour.
A big fan or British TV comedy - Fast Show being amongst his favourites. There's a story a few years back of him being interviewed by a journalist from an American newspaper who was a dead spit of Swiss Tony. He asked Vettel how one goes about driving a complex F1 car and he responded in full Swiss Tony mode - "driving an F1 is rather like making love to a beautiful woman...." Of course the journalist hadn't a clue and just thought he was being weirdly poetic. StevieBee said:
AJB88 said:
Yeh, I've seen him on British, German and Italian TV and always comes across with a good sense of humour.
A big fan or British TV comedy - Fast Show being amongst his favourites. There's a story a few years back of him being interviewed by a journalist from an American newspaper who was a dead spit of Swiss Tony. He asked Vettel how one goes about driving a complex F1 car and he responded in full Swiss Tony mode - "driving an F1 is rather like making love to a beautiful woman...." Of course the journalist hadn't a clue and just thought he was being weirdly poetic. 
https://www.planetf1.com/features/sebastian-vettel...
"Drivers and their teams work tirelessly ahead of race weekends to make sure everything is looking good and they know exactly what to expect. But who knew the key to winning was simply buying the opposition’s dog a squeaky toy?
Well, clearly Seb did. That’s what he did for Hamilton’s bulldog, Roscoe – on the surface a very nice gesture, but maybe some cunning tactics at play.
Hamilton revealed in an interview the toy did not stop squeaking all night, to which Seb responds “I won the next day”."
"Drivers and their teams work tirelessly ahead of race weekends to make sure everything is looking good and they know exactly what to expect. But who knew the key to winning was simply buying the opposition’s dog a squeaky toy?
Well, clearly Seb did. That’s what he did for Hamilton’s bulldog, Roscoe – on the surface a very nice gesture, but maybe some cunning tactics at play.
Hamilton revealed in an interview the toy did not stop squeaking all night, to which Seb responds “I won the next day”."
Super smart guy and the guy I like rooting for the most but I think he is past his peak. His operating window is quite small but when he hits his groove his ceiling is very high.
Maybe Aston Martin will nail the regulations for next year? They have had a lot of migration from Red Bull and Mercedes these past few months.
Vettel also tested the 2022 tyres as well (similar to Mercedes in Spain 2013) which may gave the team a big insight into suspenion geometary and set up. Plus the cars have much more downforce next year too on the rear so there's a chance that it could all line up nicely for them
Maybe Aston Martin will nail the regulations for next year? They have had a lot of migration from Red Bull and Mercedes these past few months.
Vettel also tested the 2022 tyres as well (similar to Mercedes in Spain 2013) which may gave the team a big insight into suspenion geometary and set up. Plus the cars have much more downforce next year too on the rear so there's a chance that it could all line up nicely for them
vaud said:
https://www.planetf1.com/features/sebastian-vettel...
"Drivers and their teams work tirelessly ahead of race weekends to make sure everything is looking good and they know exactly what to expect. But who knew the key to winning was simply buying the opposition’s dog a squeaky toy?
Well, clearly Seb did. That’s what he did for Hamilton’s bulldog, Roscoe – on the surface a very nice gesture, but maybe some cunning tactics at play.
Hamilton revealed in an interview the toy did not stop squeaking all night, to which Seb responds “I won the next day”."
"Drivers and their teams work tirelessly ahead of race weekends to make sure everything is looking good and they know exactly what to expect. But who knew the key to winning was simply buying the opposition’s dog a squeaky toy?
Well, clearly Seb did. That’s what he did for Hamilton’s bulldog, Roscoe – on the surface a very nice gesture, but maybe some cunning tactics at play.
Hamilton revealed in an interview the toy did not stop squeaking all night, to which Seb responds “I won the next day”."
AJB88 said:
Steamer said:
He's funny too...
..although when I did first hear he was spotted picking up rubbish in the stands my first thought was: Mental Breakdown?!.. or Punishment by Stroll Srn?!
Yeh, I've seen him on British, German and Italian TV and always comes across with a good sense of humour. ..although when I did first hear he was spotted picking up rubbish in the stands my first thought was: Mental Breakdown?!.. or Punishment by Stroll Srn?!
It could be punishment but doubt it.
Edit - seemed easier to quote the relevant part of his own PR / site - https://sebastianvettel.de/en/sustainability/ - as that has a mini section about the litter picking and a subsquent visit to a recycling plant, etc.
Seb’s a really interesting character.
Until a couple of years ago I really didn’t warm to him, he was the Red Bull (who I really don’t like) champion who went to Ferrari, and did nothing there except crashing deliberately into Lewis and spinning lots.
But he does actually have a wicked sense of humour, very much against the German stereotype, his efforts on things like clearing litter can and does make a big difference to how people behave. Take your rubbish home, everyone. Fair play to him.
Until a couple of years ago I really didn’t warm to him, he was the Red Bull (who I really don’t like) champion who went to Ferrari, and did nothing there except crashing deliberately into Lewis and spinning lots.
But he does actually have a wicked sense of humour, very much against the German stereotype, his efforts on things like clearing litter can and does make a big difference to how people behave. Take your rubbish home, everyone. Fair play to him.
Perhaps Seb's actions at Silverstone were not an impromptu act of egalitarianism after all but actually part of a promotion by Grundon 
https://www.grundon.com/formula-1-world-champion-s...
https://www.grundon.com/formula-1-world-champion-s...
carl_w said:
Sandpit Steve said:
But he does actually have a wicked sense of humour, very much against the German stereotype
"I have balls, but none of them is crystal"I know a fair few Germans with a wicked sense of humour.
paua said:
carl_w said:
Sandpit Steve said:
But he does actually have a wicked sense of humour, very much against the German stereotype
"I have balls, but none of them is crystal"I know a fair few Germans with a wicked sense of humour.
Seb ward under a lot of pressure with Ferrari from Ferrari and himself , as Ferrari began to unravel, so did he
I think he it's in a much better place now, although i think his championship winning days are over unless something magical happens with the new regs next year, too many up coming youngsters, too few championship winning teams
I really started taking an interest in Seb after I saw him being interviewed a few years back. It was him and LH together. LH wearing his usual array of jewellery and gangsta paraphernalia. Seb wearing team t-shirt and cap. They were asked who inspires them and it went something like this:
LH: “The Queen and Nelson Mandela…” (so no pretentiousness then)
Seb: “My mum and dad”
LH: “Oh yeah, my mum and dad of course” (frantically back-pedalling)
Since then Seb has not had a lot of luck (well not a lot of good luck anyway) but has continued to impress me with his attitude and his humour
He came across really well and was again genuinely funny when he was on TG too
When I see things like him cleaning up after the GP he only goes up in my estimation even more
LH: “The Queen and Nelson Mandela…” (so no pretentiousness then)
Seb: “My mum and dad”
LH: “Oh yeah, my mum and dad of course” (frantically back-pedalling)
Since then Seb has not had a lot of luck (well not a lot of good luck anyway) but has continued to impress me with his attitude and his humour
He came across really well and was again genuinely funny when he was on TG too
When I see things like him cleaning up after the GP he only goes up in my estimation even more
Jaguar99 said:
I really started taking an interest in Seb after I saw him being interviewed a few years back. It was him and LH together. LH wearing his usual array of jewellery and gangsta paraphernalia. Seb wearing team t-shirt and cap. They were asked who inspires them and it went something like this:
LH: “The Queen and Nelson Mandela…” (so no pretentiousness then)
Seb: “My mum and dad”
LH: “Oh yeah, my mum and dad of course” (frantically back-pedalling)
Since then Seb has not had a lot of luck (well not a lot of good luck anyway) but has continued to impress me with his attitude and his humour
He came across really well and was again genuinely funny when he was on TG too
When I see things like him cleaning up after the GP he only goes up in my estimation even more
Lewis to be fair very frequently credits his parents as having been massively influentional and inspiring in his life. LH: “The Queen and Nelson Mandela…” (so no pretentiousness then)
Seb: “My mum and dad”
LH: “Oh yeah, my mum and dad of course” (frantically back-pedalling)
Since then Seb has not had a lot of luck (well not a lot of good luck anyway) but has continued to impress me with his attitude and his humour
He came across really well and was again genuinely funny when he was on TG too
When I see things like him cleaning up after the GP he only goes up in my estimation even more
paulguitar said:
Lewis to be fair very frequently credits his parents as having been massively influentional and inspiring in his life.
All these PR interviews are mind numbing to the drivers, it's just a boring part of the job they are obliged to do.Imagine answering the same question for 10 years almost every day, it's amazing they don't all do a Kimi.
paulguitar said:
Jaguar99 said:
I really started taking an interest in Seb after I saw him being interviewed a few years back. It was him and LH together. LH wearing his usual array of jewellery and gangsta paraphernalia. Seb wearing team t-shirt and cap. They were asked who inspires them and it went something like this:
LH: “The Queen and Nelson Mandela…” (so no pretentiousness then)
Seb: “My mum and dad”
LH: “Oh yeah, my mum and dad of course” (frantically back-pedalling)
Since then Seb has not had a lot of luck (well not a lot of good luck anyway) but has continued to impress me with his attitude and his humour
He came across really well and was again genuinely funny when he was on TG too
When I see things like him cleaning up after the GP he only goes up in my estimation even more
Lewis to be fair very frequently credits his parents as having been massively influentional and inspiring in his life. LH: “The Queen and Nelson Mandela…” (so no pretentiousness then)
Seb: “My mum and dad”
LH: “Oh yeah, my mum and dad of course” (frantically back-pedalling)
Since then Seb has not had a lot of luck (well not a lot of good luck anyway) but has continued to impress me with his attitude and his humour
He came across really well and was again genuinely funny when he was on TG too
When I see things like him cleaning up after the GP he only goes up in my estimation even more
thegreenhell said:
Teddy Lop said:
TBF though the queen and Mandela is a pretty interesting pair to pick
Really? It sounds like something every Miss World contestant would say, along with wishing for world peace and a cure for cancer.Gassing Station | Formula 1 | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff