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Sebastian Vettel on Success, Identity & Life Beyond Formula 1

Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival Season 4 Episode 3

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Four-time Formula 1 World Champion Sebastian Vettel joins the SEF Backstage Pass Podcast for a thoughtful conversation on success, pressure, purpose, sustainability, and life after racing.

From winning four consecutive Formula 1 World Championships to championing sustainability, environmental action, and greater opportunities for women in motorsport, Vettel reflects on the lessons that shaped his career and the values guiding his next chapter.

He shares insights on motivation, identity, failure, teamwork, entrepreneurship, and why fulfillment is about far more than trophies.

This episode explores:
• Life after Formula 1
• Redefining success and identity
• Managing pressure and failure
• Sustainability and environmental responsibility
• Women in motorsport
• The similarities between elite athletes and entrepreneurs
• Building great teams and long-term success

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