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NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – JULY 15: Sebastian Vettel of Germany and Aston Martin F1 Team looks on as the prototype for the 2022 F1 season is unveiled during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain at Silverstone on July 15, 2021 in Northampton, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
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NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – JULY 15: Sebastian Vettel of Germany and Aston Martin F1 Team looks on as the prototype for the 2022 F1 season is unveiled during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain at Silverstone on July 15, 2021 in Northampton, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
Sebastian Vettel is a four-time world champion in Formula One. He is regarded as one of the best drivers to have ever raced in the sport. Fans across the world adore him for his off-track activities as well. He is also a popular figure in Saudi Arabia, as F1 is gearing up for the inaugural race in the country.
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Aston Martin took to social media to post about the popularity of the 4-time world champion.
Everybody's a Seb fan. Even if they're not, they are a Seb fan. 💚 pic.twitter.com/3klCC5TY7U
— Aston Martin Cognizant F1 Team (@AstonMartinF1) December 4, 2021
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“Everybody’s a Seb fan. Even if they’re not, they are a Seb fan,” said the Aston Martin team.
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I was trying to pass on some of my experiences in life: Sebastian Vettel
Sebastian Vettel led from the front as he helped the women drivers by racing with them in karts. The act gained him many praises from across the world and made some fans in Saudi Arabia.
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Formula One F1- Saudi Arabian Grand Prix – Jeddah Corniche Circuit, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – December 2, 2021, Aston Martin’s Sebastian Vettel during the press conference Hassan Ammar/Pool via REUTERS
“I was trying to pass on some of my experiences in life and on track to do something together to grow their confidence. Obviously, in Saudi Arabia, women have only been allowed since 2017 to drive a car so some of them had a license, others they did not, some of them were huge F1 enthusiasts, others had nothing to do with F1 or racing before today.
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So it was a good mix of women from different backgrounds and a great event. Everyone was extremely happy. I have to say I was inspired by their stories and their background and the positivity about the change in the country.” said Vettel.
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Such charitable acts from Vettel have shown him in a new light. He has led from the front when it comes to issues such as human rights or environmental concerns. We all have loved and appreciated this new and more mature side of the former world champion.
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