Four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel announced his decision to retire from Formula One at the end of the season, saying, on July 28, 2022, that his goals had changed and he wanted to focus more on family and interests outside the sport.
The 35-year-old German, who drives for the Aston Martin team, won his titles with Red Bull from 2010-13 and also spent six seasons with Ferrari.
He made the announcement ahead of this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix, the 13th round of the season and last race before the August break.