Vettel vs. Leclerc: Fight for Ferrari record in Japan!

Vettel vs. Leclerc: Fight for Ferrari record in Japan!

On March 26, 2025, there is a lot of interest in Formula 1, especially in the achievements of Charles Leclerc and Sebastian Vettel. Vettel, who played his last race for Ferrari in 2020, had previously handed over the rank as a Ferrari driver to Leclerc for a short time. However, an incident during the China race led to the re-adaptation of this statistics.

Leclerc, who finished fifth in the last race in Shanghai, had to be disqualified because of a car that was too light. This incident left its score from originally in 1409 to 1399 and again put Vettel's total number of points for Ferrari of 1,400 points. Krone reports that Leclerc has the opportunity to increase its score on April 6 on April 6th. A tenth place would pull it up with Vettel while a ninth place would make him the new record holder.

Sebastian Vettels career path

Sebastian Vettel, who came to motorsport through his father Norbert, who himself had been active in mountain racing for 13 years, began his racing career in the kart. His parents supported him in every phase of his sporting development, and Sebastian was able to achieve his passion thanks to his father and first sponsors, among other things from an aluminum rim manufacturer and an Eordka importer. In 1998 he was recorded in the funding program of the Austrian beverage manufacturer Red Bull, which was an important gymnastics point in his career.

his path led him to a test driver contract at BMW Sauber in 2006 and in 2007 he debuted in Formula 1, where he achieved third place at the Japan Grand Prix. In 2008 he achieved the first victory in Italy, making him the youngest Grand Prix winner. In 2010, Vettel crowned his ascent by winning the world championship title at the age of 23 after several successful years and titles with Red Bull Racing.

Change to Ferrari and resignation

Vettel moved to Ferrari in 2014, where he experienced both success and challenges in the following years. Even if he won several podiums in these years, he could not win any further world championship title. The seasons in 2016 and 2017 in particular were characterized by sharp duels, including against Lewis Hamilton, who was superior to him in several championship appointments. His last season 2020 ended with a weak 13th place in the World Cup.

in 2021 Vettel then transferred to Aston Martin and also reached several podium places there. However, in 2022 he announced his resignation from active motorsport. Most recently, he took part in his last race in Abu Dhabi in the 12th place, with his chapter in Formula 1 Castle. wikipedia indicates that Vettel ended his career with a total of four world championship titles and numerous records.