“Every time you say goodbye to your kids”- Sergio Perez understands why Sebastian Vettel retired from F1 to spend time with family

"Every time you say goodbye to your kids"- Sergio Perez understands why Sebastian Vettel retired from F1 to spend time with family

Sebastian Vettel announced his retirement from F1 recently, and Sergio Perez said he understands the reason behind his decision.

Vettel is one of the greatest F1 drivers of all time. Between 2010 and 2013 he won four consecutive World Titles with Red Bull, and etched his name into the history books.

In 2015, he moved to Ferrari in a move that everyone saw as perfect for both parties. Success had eluded the Scuderia for quite some time, and Vettel’s arrival gave hope to the Tifosi that it wasn’t far away.

The move to Ferrari did not work out and despite winning 14 races, he could not bring home the Title. In 2021, he jumped ship to Silverstone based outfit Aston Martin.

Vettel recently announced that he would retire from the sport at the end of this year. Vettel admitted that his desire was to spend more time with his children, and Sergio Perez shared his thoughts on that.

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Sergio Perez on balancing F1 with his personal life

Perez has had a season of highs and lows with Red Bull. At one stage during this campaign, it seemed like he could challenge teammate Max Verstappen for the Title. However, as the season progressed, the gap between himself and the Dutchman increased.

Perez too has children of his own, so he said he understood how Vettel felt before making the call about bringing an end to his career.

“Every time you go away, you think about every goodbye you say to your kids,” he said to Racingnews365.com. “It’s hard. It’s a sport that takes everything out of you, out of your personal life. You basically don’t have much of a personal life, because you are always working.

“You’re always training. you’re always looking what you’re eating. And it’s the same when you are with your kids,” he added.

“Vettel’s decision is very acceptable and understandable,” Perez continued. But, I think when you have a project that motivates you, and you want to be here, then you know what the price is.

“Sometimes you are not willing to pay it anymore, and that’s when you better say goodbye to the sport.”

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Post Edited By: Somin Bhattacharjee
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Basketball Editor Somin Bhattacharjee first discovered the game during the 2014 FIBA World Cup. Not long after, he turned to the NBA and found himself drawn to the Golden State Warriors — right at the start of Stephen Curry’s rise. Over time, the admiration turned into full-blown support for the team, one that continues even as the Curry era approaches its twilight. A true hoophead, Somin also follows EuroLeague basketball closely and enjoys exploring the game beyond the NBA. Though holding a bachelor's degree in marketing, Somin discovered his true calling in writing. Since 2021, he has penned over 3,000 articles for TheSportsRush, covering everything from breaking news to sharp opinion pieces and detailed exclusives. He thrives on writing about in-game moments and the reactions that make basketball a uniquely emotional sport. Beyond basketball, Somin plays different sports including soccer and remains a passionate fan of Spanish football giants Real Madrid

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