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[Zava]

according to german newspapers.

 

congrats!

 

 

edit: forgot to do this... so here's the confirmation, thanks to plumtree 

Edited by Zava, 10 December 2013 - 21:22.

[Jejking]

Oh boy.

[kenkip]

Yes seen it confirmed on twitter by his P.A apparently.

Will be hilarious if Vettel Jnr will get into F1 and break all his fathers records!

Congrats Seb,what an year for the guy.

[Jackmancer]

Grosjean became a better driver when he became a dad - not sure if the same applies to Vettel. Given his dominance, I sure hope not!

[JHSingo]

Oh boy.

 

Or a girl.

 

[Farhannn15]

I thought he was still in Free Practice.

[stewie]

[Jackmancer]

If it's a boy, will he name him Mark? Or Michael?

[Risil]

A good year for Vettel by any measure.

[SR388]

Well that is very nice. When will the wedding be?

[dau]

Mark Webber fans furious, blame Helmut Marko for suggested equipment malfunction.

[Zava]

Well that is very nice. When will the wedding be?

 

well, the hungarian article where I read it first, also mentions that Vettel recently called her as his fiancée, so presumably a wedding is on its way too.

[SPBHM]

I've heard once that drivers loose some speed when they have children, hopefully it's true to give a better chance for the competition! 

 

but congratulations to the couple!

[goingthedistance]

Yes, very nice news. He seems like the sort of guy that would make a great father, actually. 

[fabr68]

Congratulations!

[plumtree]

http://www.bild.de/s...91788.bild.html

 

Vettel to Bild "We are obviously very pleased and want to enjoy in peace."

Vettel's spokeswoman confirmed: "Yes, it's true."

[Zava]

http://www.bild.de/s...91788.bild.html

 

Vettel to Bild "We are obviously very pleased and want to enjoy in peace."

Vettel's spokeswoman confirmed: "Yes, it's true."

thanks for the confirmation.

[GoodSister]

Ooh, the little one might make the 2020 Toro Rosso line up at this rate!

 

Congrats to the couple!

Edited by GoodSister, 10 December 2013 - 14:11.

[Coral]

Congratulations to the happy couple!

 

Just a few weeks ago there was a thread on how Massa was the only father among the F1 drivers...since then he has been joined by Grosjean and Maldonado, and now Vettel. They are breeding like rabbits! Who will be next I wonder?

[plumtree]

According to Blick when Vettel met Emerson Fittipaldi before the Brazilian grand prix, he asked an unusual question,

"How many children do you have?" Fittipaldi laughed, "There are seven now."

 

No wonder he was interested in that topic. 

Edited by plumtree, 10 December 2013 - 14:21.

[jonpollak]

Finally... some daylight on the horizon.

As is well known in racing circles... Having a child adds .75 second to your lap time.

 

Better than any of these faux measures the FIA comes up with isn't it  !!!!

 

Congratulations to the happy couple.

Jp

[tifosiMac]

Yes, very nice news. He seems like the sort of guy that would make a great father, actually. 

Congrats to Seb!!

 

He's in a tough prefession to be a Dad though. Every moment is precious in the early months of a baby and with his work-load they will either have to travel with him or he will miss them like hell. Schumacher said it was tough being away from the family while he was racing I seem to remember. Good on him though, having a child will be better than winning a World Championship that's for sure.

[Amphicar]

Congrats to Seb!!

 

He's in a tough prefession to be a Dad though. Every moment is precious in the early months of a baby and with his work-load they will either have to travel with him or he will miss them like hell. Schumacher said it was tough being away from the family while he was racing I seem to remember. Good on him though, having a child will be better than winning a World Championship that's for sure.

I suppose this will be the first of four (and counting) then!

[tifosiMac]

I suppose this will be the first of four (and counting) then!

You never know. Unless he feels having a son or daughter counts as better than all four!

[Wanderer]

Well done! 

 

A lovely couple the two. 

 

 

AFAIK her name is Hanna Claire Sprater (although you'll find as many sources for Prater), and her mother is English. 

[stanga]

Congrats to Seb!!

 

He's in a tough prefession to be a Dad though. Every moment is precious in the early months of a baby and with his work-load they will either have to travel with him or he will miss them like hell. Schumacher said it was tough being away from the family while he was racing I seem to remember. Good on him though, having a child will be better than winning a World Championship that's for sure.

 

I personally find the early months the most tedious. After the first year they develop their own personality more and become much more interesting. So maybe 2015 he would miss them more.

[133011]

Yes seen it confirmed on twitter by his P.A apparently.

 

 

What is his PA twitter? Can I have a link please? 

[John Player]

I wonder if it's a girl he will name her after one of his cars.

[st99]

Congatulations SV!

 

 

They've been together for a long time even if they're rarely seen together.

Edited by st99, 10 December 2013 - 15:39.

[rasul]

I've heard once that drivers loose some speed when they have children, hopefully it's true to give a better chance for the competition! 

 

but congratulations to the couple!

Schumacher won 5 championships after getting kids. 

[David1976]

Congratulations to them both.  Having children is a wonderful thing and will be great for him.

[sabjit]

Their multiplying!

[EthanM]

Congatulations SV!

 

 

 

They've been together for a long time even if they're rarely seen together.

 

 

afaik they have been together for about 10 years !!! (yeah since he was 16) she's his high school girlfriend

[AvranaKern]

Such a stage at his career and life, everything is at his feet, and he chose to spoil it with a child? I wonder why people so desparately try to copy-paste themselves into this crying and demanding creature? I thought Vettel was a smart guy.

[Nemo1965]

Nine months ago Hannah said: 'Sebastian, Multi 21, Multi 21!'

But he didn't listen... 

[stewie]

Nine months ago Hannah said: 'Sebastian, Multi 21, Multi 21!'
But he didn't listen...

Oh, so he went from no 2 to no 1??? Only got himself to blame then!!

[Alfisti]

Gee he's young, I thought he was playing the field a little but seems he was not. I am sure "the help" will ensure he is not going to have to endure what most fathers do. The first 6 months is brutal. 

[RockyRaccoon68]

Lovely news, best of luck to both of them.

[EvanRainer]

You clearly have diffrent values then most people. I can garantie that he and most other would trade their WDC's for a child if they couldn't have both. Having a child is above all else for most.

 

I find that rather sad and most people I see who say this have little else going on for them.

 

No offense, but I have always found the idea that procreating is somehow special or an achievement hilarious. 

[Nemo1965]

Gee he's young, I thought he was playing the field a little but seems he was not. I am sure "the help" will ensure he is not going to have to endure what most fathers do. The first 6 months is brutal. 

 

My daughter is 12 now. She is the dearest person. But every year I think: 'When is this proposed easy phase in parenting finally starting?'

[ollebompa]

My daughter is 12 now. She is the dearest person. But every year I think: 'When is this proposed easy phase in parenting finally starting?'

At 18-20 years old. 

[Mandzipop]

Stick to topic please. Its about Seb and Hanna going on to become parents and what effect this might have on Seb's racing career.

 

On the plus side for Seb, Christian has just become a dad very recently so will only be a few months in front to give on some handy pointers.

[bourbon]

Congratulations to Sebastian and Hanna!!! 

 

 

 

haha!  Great!

Edited by bourbon, 10 December 2013 - 19:46.

[Spillage]

Good news for Seb 

 

This is neither the time nor place, but I wonder if becoming a father will affect his desire to go on year after year in F1, especially when he's achieved so much already. I remember Webber saying he thought Vettel might walk away from F1 relatively young, perhaps he'll be proven right.

[bourbon]

Good news for Seb 

 

This is neither the time nor place, but I wonder if becoming a father will affect his desire to go on year after year in F1, especially when he's achieved so much already. I remember Webber saying he thought Vettel might walk away from F1 relatively young, perhaps he'll be proven right.

 

He said he might like to try rally or some other 4 wheel series, so it is possible.   While fatherhood affects everyone differently, many drivers are dads (multiple times) and it doesn't change appear to affect their outlook on racing in as far as participating (see Schumi - may championships post fatherhood).  I still think Seb will race for Ferrari before moving on based on things he's said over the years...but who knows. 

Edited by bourbon, 10 December 2013 - 20:06.

[ollebompa]

Congratulations to Sebastian and Hanna!!!



haha! Great!

I've accually taught my nephew ,who is 1, to do the Vettel sign. When i do it he mimics me!

[InSearchOfThe]

 I always thought Vettel was a baller when he named his cars after his conquests.

[Sin]

about time he already became father in Sims 3 :o last weekend in my game of two girls called Elly and Emma :o one has pink hair and dresses all girlish and one has blue hair and dresses like a boy

 

... :p ;)... congratz to Seb and Hannah (and it's Prater not Sprater :p)

 

also if we can believe sims 3 hamilton will be the next father, with some random actress celeb :O

Edited by Sin, 10 December 2013 - 20:59.

[Shiroo]

well good job mate. Seems like the real reason why he is not running around banging other girls

[Wanderer]

 

... ... congratz to Seb and Hannah (and it's Prater not Sprater )

 

Her father's name is Norbert Sprater and her mother's name is Sarah Sprater so I think I'll stick with that.