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'Proud' Norbert Vettel reflects on son's shining career
Ever since Sebastian Vettel launched himself into Formula 1 in 2007, there's been one devoted super fan who has never been far from the F1 paddock - his proud father Norbert. Originally it had been young Sebastian watching from the sidelines while Norbert competed in hill-climb events. But it wasn't long before the roles were reversed and Seb was at the wheel for his first karting experience at the age of eight. “He was small so I added some material to the pedals so he could reach the throttle and the brake,” the normally reserved Norbert recalled in conversation with Formula1.com correspondent Lawrence Barretto. "We had to pad the seat out, too. Read also: Rosberg questions...
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