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ESPNF1 Staff
July 22, 2010
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Sebastian Vettel says there is a lot to learn from listening to Michael Schumacher © Sutton Images
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Sebastian Vettel said he gained inspiration from other champions to achieve success in Formula One but not just from his own sport.
When asked whether watching Michael Schumacher win many of his drivers' titles gave him the inspiration to go on and become a world champion himself, the Red Bull driver also mentioned some other household sporting names.
"I think from great champions there are always a lot of things you can learn, and also if you look outside the table of Formula One, if you look at others sports - tennis, golf - there are great players, great individuals," said Vettel during Thursday's press conference. "They're probably all talented but then there are one or two popping out, like probably at the moment Roger Federer and Nadal in tennis."
Vettel did admit that there was much he could learn from the fellow countryman sitting to his left, not just by watching him drive but by listening to what he had to say.
"What did I learn from Michael? I think you just need to listen to what he says. Obviously in the past I was watching mainly, like he said even now. Obviously he himself knows best which situation he is in at the moment. Obviously there are a lot of expectations from the outside but it's part of being a great champion, being wise enough to know what you have to focus on."
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