How Sebastian Vettel Went From F1's Most Hated To Its Most Loved Driver

How Sebastian Vettel Went From F1's Most Hated To Its Most Loved Driver There was a time when Sebastian Vettel could win a race, step onto the podium, and get booed by thousands of people watching him do it. Four consecutive World Championships. "Multi 21." A driver painted as arrogant, dominant, and willing to disregard his own team. That was Vettel in 2013. Nine years later, he retired to standing ovations — mourned and celebrated by fans and rivals who once actively rooted against him. This is the story of how that actually happened: a move to Ferrari that humanized him, a friendship with Lewis Hamilton that surprised everyone, and years of environmental and social advocacy that built something no amount of winning ever could. This is one of the rarest transformations in modern sport — and it's completely true. 👉 Subscribe for more. #F1 #Vettel #F1History