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Sebastian Vettel admits he is afraid to hang up his helmet and face the uncertainty of what comes next in his life.

Vettel has been a Formula 1 driver since 2007 when he made his debut in a one-off race with BMW-Sauber, finishing eighth at the United States Grand Prix.

Signed by Red Bull to their Toro Rosso team, he returned to the grid later that same season and has been a full-time Formula 1 driver ever since with stints at Red Bull, Ferrari and now Aston Martin.

With four Drivers’ Championship titles, 53 grands prix wins and 57 pole positions, he is one of the most successful drivers to have ever raced in the sport.

But now his career is nearing its end.

Dropped by Ferrari after the 2020 season, there was speculation that Vettel would call it quits then and there rather than drop down the grid.

However, he surprised many when the father of three instead signed with Aston Martin, putting pen to paper on a two-year deal.

But with that failing to provide the success he had wished for, Vettel’s future is once again in question.

Quitting racing, though, isn’t that easy.

“Yes,” the 34-year-old said, quoted by PA news agency at the launch of ‘IL PITSTOP’, said when asked if he was scared to retire.

“I have done motor racing for my whole life and it gives you security, in terms of the schedule being made by other people.

“I don’t know what life after Formula 1 looks like and