Sebastian Vettel Opens Up About Fear of Failure Under Enormous Ferrari Pressure

Four-time Formula 1 world champion Sebastian Vettel opened up about experiencing an enormous fear of failure during his stint with Ferrari. Speaking in the German documentary series Being Sebastian Vettel, streaming on ARD Mediathek, the German driver described the intense pressure and expectations he faced to deliver championship success while driving for the Italian team from 2015 through 2020.

Vettel scored 14 Grand Prix victories and finished as runner-up in the drivers' championship in both 2017 and 2018 with Ferrari. The documentary also covers his early career, including insights from Helmut Marko and the crucial role played by Red Bull co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz in launching Vettel's full-time Formula 1 career with Toro Rosso in 2007.