The 2022 season was probably meant to constitute ‘ends’ in Formula One. It ended the legend Sebastian Vettel’s F1 career. It ended Lewis Hamilton’s winning streak, Mercedes’s pride, Ferrari’s chief, Mattia Binotto’s role, and a lot of things. The most intriguing change that will be seen next year will be the absence of the four-time world champion on the grid. Vettel announced his retirement to be done by the end of this year. He gained millions of fans, friends, and lovers over his stay in the sport. One of the good friends that Sebastian Vettel loves to name is Lewis Hamilton. And he is still not ready to believe that Seb is retired and not ever coming back to Formula One.
The seven-time world champion had shared a long story with Sebastian Vettel in the past. Recently, Hamilton came out to appreciate his friend for how he always stands for social issues. The rest of the drivers remain behind, except Hamilton and Vettel, in speaking for issues like women’s equality, Black Lives Matter, pride campaigns, etc. Since when Sebastian announced his retirement, Hamilton kept on saying that it was not the end. He repeatedly said that Sebastian Vettel would be back, maybe not next year. But after a year or two, he will definitely come BACK!
“Like Hulkenberg, Vettel Will Have A Way To Come Back In F1,” Says Lewis
Lately, speaking with Channel 4, the Mercedes ace tried to enforce his prediction about Vettel’s return by giving an example of Nico Hulkenberg. He said, “I mean Hulkenberg coming back! there is this whole build-up that Sebastian Vettel will be back in one way, in one shape, or maybe in some other form.”
The seven-time world champion and the four-time world champion have faced various rival moments in Formula One while playing for different teams. But, they never let their on-track disputes beyond the game. Both the pair have always been found praising each other for their explicit performances in the sport or even for their off-the-track behaviors.
Why Does Lewis Hamilton Admire Sebastian Vettel?
Meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton has revealed that he is really grateful. He feels honored to have shared a part of his life with someone like Sebastian Vettel. The Briton never gets tired of speaking well for Seb! Once Hamilton said, “Vettel is the man that generally stands by his words. He is full of integrity. And a very, very kind, filled with humility and humble person.”
Not only for the great moves that Sebastian takes while racing but also the moves he takes in social issues inspire Hamilton to admire him more. In front of Vettel, there is no driver in Formula One who has ever stood for something other than themselves, as believed by Lewis. Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton together were spotted standing in support of the LGBTQ+ community’s rights. Sebastian always speaks out for teh social matters while others remain quiet. This is a quality that he admires the most in Sebastian.