Vettel on future in F1: "My best time is yet to come"

Four-time champion Sebastian Vettel thinks that the best time of his F1 career hasn't come yet, even though the German won four titles in a row at the start of the decade with Red Bull Racing.

Vettel's last title was five years ago, in 2013. Five years later, he looked to be on his way to make it five titles at the start of the season, but Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton swung things around as the season progressed. The Brit eventually sealed up his fifth title at the Mexican Grand Prix two weeks ago, winning his second title in a row.

Still, Vettel keeps things in perspective rather than being bitter, and he realises how privileged he is to be where he is.

"I think all of us, who are allowed to drive such a car [at the top of the grid], are very privileged, to fight for victories and podiums is what everyone wants," the 31-year-old told Motorsport-Total in an exclusive interview.

After that, Vettel got introspective, wondering where he is right now in his career - is he in his prime, or is he past it?