Vettel Recalls Schumachers Unconventional Advice Early in His Career

Four-time Formula 1 champion German Sebastian Vettel reminisced about reaching out for advice early in his career to legendary driver and fellow countryman Michael Schumacher.

«I remember once calling Michael Schumacher. At that time, he had already retired. I wanted to ask him how he managed to navigate the first sector in Suzuka because he always excelled there. He replied, ‘I have no idea what to tell you.’ He didn’t provide a detailed description of how he handled each turn. He simply said he drove the way he thought was best. He believed in that,» Vettel recalled, as reported by Auto Motor und Sport.

Vettel assisted a fan in proposing: