Former F1 champion Nico Rosberg questions the timing of Vettel's F1 retirement decision[F1-Gate.com]

Former F1 world champion Nico Rosberg has questioned whether the timing of Sebastian Vettel’s decision to retire from F1 was right.

Sebastian Vettel’s 15-year presence in motorsport’s elite has produced an outstanding track record of 53 Grand Prix victories and four consecutive world titles with Red Bull Racing between 2010 and 2013. rice field.

Unfortunately, Sebastian Vettel won the F1 title at Maranello during his six-year stint at Ferrari, despite finishing second to arch-rival Lewis Hamilton in 2017 and 2018. I didn’t succeed in getting it back.

Still, Nico Rosberg says Sebastian Vettel’s legacy is ‘legendary’.

“First of all, he left behind a legendary career,” 2016 F1 world champion Nico Rosberg told Sport1.

“Seb is one of the most successful drivers of all time and what he has achieved in F1 is unbelievable. Winning four titles in a row is, of course, insane.”

Sebastian Vettel was informed that he was out of Ferrari’s force before the start of the 2020 F1 season, which was postponed due to the new coronavirus. But he has found refuge in the Lawrence Stroll-led Aston Martin F1 team for 2021.

But Aston Martin F1 was a mediocre midfield contender at best, and Sebastian Vettel’s chances to shine were all too rare.

“For example, at the end of this season he was driving great again, but that wasn’t always the case,” commented Nico Rosberg.

“He would often spin alone, which is completely inexplicable for a four-time F1 world champion.”

“It was strange to have that happen every race. It must have been mentally tough.”

Nico Rosberg has drawn parallels to the end of his career, commenting on the timing of Sebastian Vettel’s decision to ditch his helmet.

“I definitely didn’t want to fall into a downward spiral and sink further,” said Nico Rosberg.

“It was a scary scenario for me.”

“I’m sure it wasn’t easy for Seb either, but whether he stopped at the right time is a question only he can answer.”

“In recent races he looked liberated and was driving like he was at his best. He ran a great race and showed something incredible.”

“In Austin he was leading and in Brazil he was fourth or fifth in a very slow car. He was very strong and I think that gave him a good end to his career.”