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Sebastian Vettel’s Legacy Shattered: Unveiling the Truth Behind His Dominance in F1

David Castro by David Castro
April 28, 2025
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Sebastian Vettel’s Thrilling Return to Jeddah Sparks Empowerment and Racing Revolution

Sebastian Vettel seen during the Red Bull Formula Nuerburgring at the Nuerburgring in Germany on September 8, 2023. // Sebastian Marko / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202309080841 // Usage for editorial use only //

Is Sebastian Vettel’s Success in F1 Solely Due to the Cars?

Four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel has often faced criticism that his victories were solely thanks to the cars he drove. However, the truth is that in Formula 1, all drivers ultimately rely on the performance of their cars to succeed. While some drivers can extract exceptional performance from their vehicles, ultimately, a driver’s success is heavily influenced by the quality of the car at their disposal.

Former Alpha Tauri team principal, Franz Tost, who worked with Vettel during his time at Toro Rosso, has come to the defense of the German driver. In a recent interview with Sport1, Tost refuted the notion that Vettel’s success was solely due to the cars he drove. Tost pointed out Vettel’s dominance in junior categories like Formula BMW, as well as his early successes with Toro Rosso and Ferrari, to argue that Vettel is indeed “one of the best of all time.”

Tost also took a swipe at current championship leader Oscar Piastri, suggesting that Piastri’s success is heavily reliant on the competitiveness of his McLaren. Tost expressed doubts that Piastri could replicate Max Verstappen’s exceptional pole position and victory in Suzuka if he were in a Red Bull. Tost praised Verstappen’s unique talent and consistent ability to outperform his teammates, particularly in the last 18 months.

The debate over whether a driver’s success is primarily car-dependent continues to be a hot topic in the F1 community. While Vettel’s achievements speak for themselves, critics argue that without a competitive car, even the most talented driver would struggle to secure victories.

The discussion around Vettel’s success serves as a reminder of the intricate balance between driver skill and car performance in the world of Formula 1. While the debate may never reach a definitive conclusion, one thing remains clear: in the high-stakes world of F1, both man and machine play crucial roles in achieving greatness on the track.

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