Sebastian Vettel is without doubt one of the few folks that’s made F1 really feel much less lonely: Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton opened up on Sebastian Vettel’s retirement from Formula One and stated that he was one of many few individuals who made him really feel much less lonely within the sport.

Hamilton and Vettel have been vocal about lots of social points in and round F1 (Courtesy: Reuters)

HIGHLIGHTSVettel introduced his retirement on ThursdayHamilton showered reward on the German driverThe British star additionally stated that Vettel is without doubt one of the biggest folks we’ve seen within the sport

Lewis Hamilton has commented on Sebastian Vettel’s retirement from the game, saying that the German driver was one of many few individuals who made Formula One really feel much less lonely for him.

Vettel introduced his retirement from the game on Thursday. The four-time World Champion made an Instagram account and posted a video to clarify the explanation behind his exit from F1 on the finish of the present marketing campaign. Vettel stated that he needed to spend time together with his household and pursue his different pursuits off the observe.

The German driver and Hamilton have been vocal about many controversial and social points collectively in F1. Speaking forward of the Hungarian Grand Prix, the British driver stated that Vettel was one of many individuals who made the game a greater place for him.

Hamilton referred to as the previous World Champion one of many biggest folks within the sport and expressed his disappointment in shedding an ally from the grid.

“When I talk about the journey that I’ve felt I’ve experienced in this sport and often feeling that it’s been relatively lonely, he’s one of the few people that’s made it not feel lonely. He stood by me through a lot of things.”

“I always remember 2007, a press conference in Magny-Cours and him being very outspoken in a drivers’ briefing and I knew then he would be a powerful figure in the sport. Then seeing his success and seeing that he puts others before himself… he’s been so brave in speaking out and standing for what he believes in.”

“I think he’s one of the greatest people we’ve seen in this sport and we need more like him. Sad because I’ve lost an ally in this side of the sport on the grid, but I know that outside he will be doing great things and we will always remain friends and I hope there are other things we get to do together outside,” stated Hamilton.

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