Leading Formula 1 personalities have been paying tribute to Sebastian Vettel following his announcement that he is retiring the sport at the end of this season.

Having made his debut at the 2007 United States Grand Prix, the German is set to call it out 300 races and out when he bids farewell at the Abu Dhabi GP in November.

Vettel won all four of his World Championships for Red Bull between 2010 and 2013, and the team with whom he enjoyed most success were quick to express their gratitude upon news of his impending goodbye.

Danke, Seb ? Cheers for the great times and the four World Championships ???? pic.twitter.com/Z2D2igIJg1