Sebastian Vettel reveals climate crisis fears influenced his F1 retirement

Four-time world champion to quit at the end of the F1 season

RETIRING: Aston Martin driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany greets supporters at the Hungaroring racetrack in Mogyorod. (AP Photo/Anna Szilagyi)

The four-time Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel has announced he will retire at the end of this season. The 35-year-old admitted that his concerns over the climate emergency and F1’s role as a contributor to the problem played a part in his decision-making process and that he was “scared” at what the future might hold for him.

Vettel is currently driving for Aston Martin and made his F1 debut in 2007. He became the sport’s youngest world champion when he took his first title at 23 years and 134 days old, and has amassed 53 wins. He took four consecutive titles for Red Bull between 2010 and 2013.