Called in to replace Robert Kubica, who was still recovering from his huge accident in Canada one week earlier, Vettel qualified well and joined an elite group of drivers who have scored points in their Formula 1 debut. Vettel was given another six further Friday practice outings with BMW Sauber before making an eye-catching race debut for the same team at Indianapolis less than 10 months later. ![]() It wasn’t an auspicious start for the young German, who set a Formula 1 record for the shortest time elapsed before earning a penalty – Vettel was fined for speeding in the pit lane just 9 seconds into his Formula 1 career! Thankfully, things went better on the track for Vettel, who recorded the fastest time in Free Practice 2. From his Formula 1 debut to a controversial clash with Red Bull teammate Mark Webber, the Turkish Grand Prix was the scene of many key moments in the rise of Sebastian Vettel.Īged 19 years and 53 days, a fresh-faced Sebastian Vettel became one of the youngest drivers to take part in a Formula 1 weekend when he drove for BMW Sauber in Friday’s free practice sessions at the 2006 Turkish Grand Prix.
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