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Sebastian Vettel Leads Emotional Tribute to Michael Schumacher at 2025 Race of Champions
Four-time Formula 1 world champion Sebastian Vettel paid a heartfelt tribute to his idol and former teammate, Michael Schumacher, at the 2025 Race of Champions. The event, held at the Accor Stadium in Sydney, Australia, brought together some of the world’s top drivers, including Vettel, Mick Schumacher, and Victor Martins.
Vettel, a frequent competitor at the Race of Champions, has a long history of racing alongside the Schumacher family. He partnered with Michael Schumacher to win the Nations’ Cup for Germany from 2007 to 2012 and has also competed alongside Mick Schumacher in 2019, 2022, and 2023.
During the 2025 event, Vettel orchestrated a poignant tribute to Schumacher, who suffered a traumatic brain injury in a skiing accident in 2013. Vettel gathered all competing drivers, including Mick Schumacher, David Coulthard, and others, to pay homage to the seven-time world champion.
In a moving moment, Vettel and the other drivers unfurled a banner that read: “Keep fighting Michael – We miss you.” The message also displayed the website for the Keep Fighting Foundation, a charity founded by the Schumacher family in 2017 to promote road safety and neuroscience research.
The tribute was a testament to the enduring impact of Schumacher’s legacy on the world of motorsport. Vettel’s gesture was a heartfelt expression of admiration and respect for his former teammate and hero.
Mick Schumacher, who represented Team Germany alongside Vettel at the event, was visibly moved by the tribute. The younger Schumacher has been open about the challenges his family has faced since his father’s accident and has continued to promote the Keep Fighting Foundation’s mission.
The 2025 Race of Champions was ultimately won by the French contingent of Victor Martins and Sebastian Loeb, who took home the Nations’ Cup. However, the true highlight of the event was the emotional tribute to Michael Schumacher, which served as a poignant reminder of the lasting impact of his legacy on the world of motorsport.
As the motorsport community continues to rally around the Schumacher family, Vettel’s tribute serves as a testament to the enduring power of camaraderie and respect in the world of racing. The Keep Fighting Foundation’s mission to promote road safety and neuroscience research continues to inspire and motivate drivers and fans alike, ensuring that Michael Schumacher’s legacy will never be forgotten.
