P8
Championship
1
Wins
1
Podiums
1
Poles
35
Points
6
DNFs
Season Snapshot
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Sebastian Vettel contested 18 grands prix in 2008 for Toro Rosso and finished P8 in the World Drivers' Championship. The season produced 35 points, 1 win, 1 podium, and 1 pole position.
Their best result came at the Italian Grand Prix, where Sebastian Vettel finished P1. Across the year, they scored in 9 races and reached the flag in 18 classified finishes, with 6 DNFs.
Average classified finish
P11.5
Podium rate
5.6%
Net positions gained
-9
Race Results
P20
R1Grid 9Quali P10Collision
P18
R2Grid 15Quali P15Engine
P22
R3Grid 19Quali P19Engine
P22
R4Grid 18Quali P18Collision
P17
R5Grid 14Quali P14+1 Lap
P5
4 pts
R6Grid 19Quali P18
P8
1 pts
R7Grid 19Quali P20
P12
R8Grid 12Quali P13
P19
R9Grid 8Quali P8Collision
P8
1 pts
R10Grid 9Quali P9
P20
R11Grid 11Quali P11Overheating
P6
3 pts
R12Grid 6Quali P6
P5
4 pts
R13Grid 10Quali P10
P1
10 pts
R14Grid 1Quali P1
P5
4 pts
R15Grid 6Quali P7
P6
3 pts
R16Grid 9Quali P9
P9
R17Grid 6Quali P8
P4
5 pts
R18Grid 7Quali P7
| Rnd | Race | Quali | Grid | Finish | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit | 10 | 9 | 20 | -11 | - |
| 2 | Sepang International Circuit | 15 | 15 | 18 | -3 | - |
| 3 | Bahrain International Circuit | 19 | 19 | 22 | -3 | - |
| 4 | Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya | 18 | 18 | 22 | -4 | - |
| 5 | Istanbul Park | 14 | 14 | 17 | -3 | - |
| 6 | Circuit de Monaco | 18 | 19 | 5 | +14 | 4 |
| 7 | Circuit Gilles Villeneuve | 20 | 19 | 8 | +11 | 1 |
| 8 | Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours | 13 | 12 | 12 | ±0 | - |
| 9 | Silverstone Circuit | 8 | 8 | 19 | -11 | - |
| 10 | Hockenheimring | 9 | 9 | 8 | +1 | 1 |
| 11 | Hungaroring | 11 | 11 | 20 | -9 | - |
| 12 | Valencia Street Circuit | 6 | 6 | 6 | ±0 | 3 |
| 13 | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | 10 | 10 | 5 | +5 | 4 |
| 14 | Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | 1 | 1 | 1 | ±0 | 10 |
| 15 | Marina Bay Street Circuit | 7 | 6 | 5 | +1 | 4 |
| 16 | Fuji Speedway | 9 | 9 | 6 | +3 | 3 |
| 17 | Shanghai International Circuit | 8 | 6 | 9 | -3 | - |
| 18 | Autódromo José Carlos Pace | 7 | 7 | 4 | +3 | 5 |
Points Accumulation
R1R18
Sebastian Vettel 2008 season FAQ
How did Sebastian Vettel finish in the 2008 F1 standings?
Sebastian Vettel finished P8 in the 2008 World Drivers' Championship with Toro Rosso.
How many races did Sebastian Vettel win in 2008?
Sebastian Vettel won 1 race in 2008, with 1 podium and 1 pole position.
What was Sebastian Vettel's best result in 2008?
Sebastian Vettel's best 2008 result was P1 at the Italian Grand Prix.
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Sebastian Vettel Career Profile
Full career statistics and records
2008 Season Overview
Complete 2008 F1 season recap
Toro Rosso Profile
Team profile and history
Italian Grand Prix 2008
Sebastian Vettel finished P1
Brazilian Grand Prix 2008
Sebastian Vettel finished P4
Monaco Grand Prix 2008
Sebastian Vettel finished P5