Sebastian Vettel

Sebastian Vettel to Drive Red Bull Formula 1 Car at Nürburgring Nordschleife

Vettel’s surprise announcement that he would be back in action, joining Daniel Ricciardo for a special event at the Nürburgring Nordschleife.

By Justin Cornelison | June 14, 2023
Vettel’s Next Seat? Jim Glickenhaus Discusses His Big Plans For 2021

Ahead of this weekend’s 6 Hours of Spa, UK automotive journalist George East recently took an interview with Jim Glickenhaus about Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus’ (SCG) plans for 2021 over at Dyler.com. Glickenhaus explains why he would be happy to have Sebastian Vettel in the car for Le Mans next year, and also talks candidly about his relationship with Ferrari.

By Peter Nelson | August 13, 2020
Vettel Calls For Return To V-12 ICE In F1

At the Russian Grand Prix this past weekend, Sebastian Vettel was in a position to win the race when the MGU-K electrical section of his powertrain gave up the ghost (“No K”). As you might imagine he was not pleased (note: language not G-rated):

By Tom Martin | October 01, 2019
Blog: What Makes Vettel So Fast?

If Sebastian Vettel cares whether he’s considered one of the all-time greats of Formula One, he needs to drive, and win, for another team. One of the things that established Michael Schumacher as a great, and perhaps the greatest, is that he won for two different teams. Even more importantly, Schumacher made these teams winners. Before he joined Benetton and then Ferrari, neither team was World Championship-winning caliber.

By Ross Bentley | November 12, 2013
Red Bull Does Donuts Atop Burj Al Arab Helipad

Sebastian Vettel was fined €25,000 when he celebrated his and his team’s championship titles with some donuts after the Indian Grand Prix. No big deal, really, in the big picture. The celebrations continue, though, with these donuts on top of a 670-foot-high helipad above Dubai.

By John Beltz Snyder | October 31, 2013
Sebastian Vettel Youngest Driver To Win Four Formula 1 Championships

26-year-old Sebastian Vettel won Sunday’s 2013 Indian Grand Prix, securing the Drivers’ Championship title for the season. With three races left in the season, not even current second-place driver Fernando Alonso has the opportunity to catch up to Vettel’s 322 points.

By John Beltz Snyder | October 28, 2013
Frankfurt 2013: Infiniti Q30 Concept

Recently, Infiniti teased its premium compact-segment concept first with a sketch, then an actual photo, and now the Q30 has made its official debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

By John Beltz Snyder | September 11, 2013
Infiniti Releases First Image Of Q30 Concept

Recently, Infiniti began teasing its Q30 concept ahead of its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Now the automaker has released the first real image of the concept car.

By John Beltz Snyder | August 27, 2013
Infiniti Teases Q30 Concept

This is the single teaser image for the Infiniti Q30 concept car, which will debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month.

By John Beltz Snyder | August 08, 2013
Video: Sebastian Vettel, David Coulthard Tackle Russia’s Unfinished Sochi Circuit

In case you haven’t noticed, Formula 1 has been on a big kick when it comes to expansion into new markets. India, China, and the Middle East have been the biggest beneficiaries of this move. For 2014, though, the F1 circus will be traveling to Russia.

By Brandon Turkus | May 16, 2013
Video: How Not To Apply Sponsorship Livery

Anyone that’s had any experience with vinyl decals will get a kick out of this video. Red Bull Racing drivers Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel are tasked with putting together their RB9’s sponsorship livery. While that would be a difficult task on its own, due to the fickle nature of those decals, the F1 aces are forced to do it from memory.

By Brandon Turkus | March 20, 2013
Detroit 2013: Ferrari F2012 F1 Car

Under the watchful eye of what we think were undercover Carabinieri, we snapped a few photos of Ferrari’s Formula 1 contender for the 2012 season.

By Brandon Turkus | January 14, 2013
Frankfurt 2011: Infiniti FX Sebastian Vettel

Working in conjunction with the driver of Kinky Kiley, Infiniti has built a seriously quick FX. Starting with a standard FX50S Premium, Infiniti bumped the power of the 5.0-liter V-8 up from 385 to 414 thanks to a freer-flowing exhaust and revised ECU. The transmission features a longer final gear ratio, allowing it to hit a top speed of 186 miles per hour (as opposed to the electronically limited 155 of a standard FX50). The FX SV also features extensive use of carbon fiber, which served to cut 101 pounds of body fat. Finally, the suspension has been lowered three-quarters of an inch to increase aerodynamic efficiency and handling.

By Brandon Turkus | September 13, 2011
Red Bull Racing Chair, Just In Time For F1 Season

If you’re like us, you’re well on your way to gearing up for the 2011 Formula 1 season. You’ve read a synopsis of each team, reenrolled in your favorite fantasy F1 league, and ordered your black and gold Lotus Renault windbreaker. You’re locked in.

By Seyth Miersma | March 17, 2011
Friday Video: Gran Turismo 5’s Red Bull X1 Prototype

Happy Friday, car freaks. While we’re playing loads of Gran Turismo 5 and snacking on leftovers, we thought we’d offer this video of Sebastian Vettel piloting the game’s virtual Red Bull X1 Prototype, a design study in pure speed.

By John Beltz Snyder | November 26, 2010
Video: One Lap Of Spa-Francorchamps With Sebastian Vettel

As the Belgian Grand Prix approaches, Formula 1 drivers are getting ready to race at one of the most stunning tracks in the series. Sebastian Vettel, currently third in driver standings, is hard at work in preparation, but he took the time to give viewers a look at the course from the perspective of his driving simulator.

By John Beltz Snyder | August 27, 2010

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