A decade after his inaugural Formula 1 Grand Prix triumph at the Nürburgring in his car dubbed “Hungry Heidi”, four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel has announced that he will return to the legendary circuit on 9 September for the Red Bull Formula Nürburgring event.
Joining the ranks of high-calibre racers like GP winner and Red Bull Racing test driver Daniel Ricciardo, Vettel is set to navigate the formidable Nordschleife in his championship car, the RB7, now refitted to run on synthetic, carbon-neutral e-fuel.
This September, the Red Bull Formula Nürburgring will feature motorsport legends and an expected crowd of 30,000 spectators amidst the Eifel’s scenic vistas. One of the event’s highlights will be Vettel’s demonstration run, symbolising his commitment to the sport and its sustainable evolution.
Heppenheim-born Vettel’s illustrious world championship career, which saw him clinch four consecutive titles with Red Bull Racing from 2010-2013, has strong ties to the Nürburgring, where he claimed his maiden victory in 2013. His comeback to the Nordschleife in the e-fuel-powered RB7 further underlines his continuing dedication to motorsports and environmental sustainability, even after hanging up his F1 gloves in 2022.
“Motorsport is my passion,” Vettel said. “It’s vital to me to demonstrate that racing cars can perform equally well and rapidly on synthetic, such as Co2-neutral fuel. This is no longer a future concept; it’s happening right now.”
The Nordschleife, embedded in the stunning Eifel forests, is renowned for its 73 challenging bends, daunting ascents and descents, and the notorious Caracciola Carousel. It ranks among the most demanding racetracks worldwide and since its inauguration in 1927, has been a stage for countless epic moments in motorsport history.
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