Motivation will never wane: Vettel

Red Bull driver aims for fourth consecutive title.

Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel will remain motivated even after winning the driver’s championship three times in a row, according to ESPNF1.

Even though in 1996 Michael Schumacher left Benetton after claiming back-to-back titles in search of a new challenge at Ferrari, Vettel is determined to try and win a fourth championship title with Red Bull. His main motivation does not appear to be winning the championship but is instead more driven by the emotional experience that comes with the progress of the season.

“As a team member, I want us to be as successful in 2013 as we have been this year and the two previous years,” said Vettel. “And personally, I never had to simulate motivation — that is part of my nature. Right now, it’s nice to savour the win and everything that goes with it but what stays in your memory much more than anything else are the steps that got you there: the nervousness on the grid at the first race, the stress when it didn’t work out as planned, the podiums — all these moments stay in your head forever.

“What was key this year was that we never stopped believing. And believe me, that is easier said than done. What some of my competitors might have underestimated is the understanding that every single point counts. Only three points – nearly even less – stood between first and second in the end, between having your name on the trophy again or not.”

Published in The Express Tribune, December 20^th, 2012.