Formula 1 Champion Sebastian Vettel Announces Retirement

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35-year-old German driver declared that he will retire at the end of the season

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Sebastian Vettel won his first three F1 titles consecutively from the year 2010 to 2013 with Team Red Bull.

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Vettel has driven for BMW Sauber, Toro Rosso, Red Bull, Ferrari, and Aston Martin

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Sebastian Vettel is the youngest World Champion in Formula One and has 122 podium finishes, and 57 pole positions in his career

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Sebastian Vettel made his debut with BMW Sauber in the 2007 United States Grand Prix

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Vettel is currently third on the list of all-time Grand Prix winners with 53 victories, trailing only Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher

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Vettel, who is set to sign off at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in November which will mark his 300th race

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