Sebastian vettel has backed michael schumacher in formula ones debate over the greatest driver of all time.

Michael schumacher vettel. Hamiltons triumph at the eifel grand. Schumacher was one of a kind and has always been vettels idol it was roughly when vettel had started karting as a young boy that schumacher joined benetton to make his f1 debut. The 4 time world champion driver grew up watching and admiring the way the german phenom raced on different tracks.

Vettel who grew up worshipping michael schumacher joined ferrari from his championship winning stint at red bull in a bid to revive the great italian team the way his idol did in the late 90s and early 2000s. Sergio perez and sebastian vettel finished on top of the podium. Sebastian vettel says his hero michael schumacher remains the best racing driver he has ever seen despite lewis hamilton equalling his all time win record.

The british driver further went on to claim his seventh world championship title equalling michael schumachers record from 2004. Sebastian vettel says his hero michael schumacher remains the best racing driver he has ever seen despite lewis hamilton equalling his all time win record. With lewis hamilton going level with the german legend 51 and his record 91 race wins.

Vettel says that his appreciation for schumachers skills have been amplified by seeing him drive away from f1 events either in karting events or as teammates at the race of champions.