Vettel is a patron of ADAC Formula 4

Sebastian Vettel has become a patron of the ADAC Formula 4 series in which Mick, the son of Vettel’s close friend Michael Schumacher, will compete.

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Vettel, a four-time Formula 1 champion had competed in the one of ADAC’s junior series during the early stages of his career and was naturally very proud to accept his new role.

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“I can well remember the early years of my career in single-seater racing and have a lot to thank the ADAC for. It was a fantastic time for me and also very important in my development as a racing driver. That’s why I am pleased to make a contribution, along with the ADAC, to increase the atraction of the Formula 4 series,” Vettel said.

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“I will be following the championship with great interest. These guys are going to be racing at a high level one day and I am sure that I’ll be seeing some of them in Formula 1 eventually,” concluded the Ferrari driver.

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The inaugural season of the ADAC Formula 4 has started at Oschersleben this weekend.