Sebastian Vettel joins new sport in first venture since F1 retirement
The four-time world champion, who calleꦉd time on his illustrious F1 career after the 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, will swap the track for the ocean after investing in the Germany SailGP teamꦺ.
Vettel and double Olympic sailing bronze medalist Erik Heil have joine𝓡d forces with team owner Thomas Riedal, with the 35-year-old German🌃 becoming a co-investor in the team.
Heil, who won 🦋the Olympic bronze medals at both the Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, will drive the cutting edge, hydrofoiling German F50 boat, which is powered by wind.
Vettel is reportedly set to take a hands 🐼on, active role in the management and performance of the team.&💜nbsp;
“I see a lot of p🧸otential as SailGP starts its fourth season and for the first time with a German team,” Vettel said.
"Parallels between sailors and Formula 1 have long existed. The boatsꦍ are fascinating and the spee💛ds on the water are incredibly high.
"The races are exciting and I am happy to be close to them with a motivated group of young sailors. In addition, the series not only uses wind power, but also strives to set new standa🀅rds in sustainability in sports.”
Vettel made his return to the F1 paddock at last weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix, where he was pictured catching up with seven-time world champion 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Lewis Hamilton.
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