F1 News: In an unexpected admission, Sebastian Vettel has asked to race with Max Verstappen.
It appears that Sebastian Vettel will not be rejoining the Formula One team, even though his heart may be in it.
Driving a vintage 1993 McLaren, Sebastian Vettel, the four-time champion Formula One driver, honored the racing legacy of Ayrton Senna and Roland Ratzenberger in Imola. Red Bull consultant Helmut Marko revealed that Vettel had requested to race with Max Verstappen, reigniting talks about the German driver’s potential return to Formula 1.
Vettel, who departed Aston Martin at the conclusion of the 2022 season and announced his retirement from the Formula One World Championship at the same time, has indicated a strong desire to return to driving in the event that a competitive opportunity presents itself. According to Marko, despite his age of thirty-six, he has expressed enthusiasm in getting back on the grid and has casually approached other teams regarding a potential seat. Sebastian’s chances, however, are bleak because there aren’t many competitive openings available and the main competitors in the paddock aren’t responding as enthusiastically.
Marko, a crucial decision-maker at the Milton Keynes team and Vettel’s mentor from his time in Red Bull’s junior squad, has been candid about the likelihood of a Vettel return.
“If my understanding is right, it’s more toward Porsche and long-distance racing,” Marko said in a Google-translated interview on the Formula1.de YouTube account. “He didn’t stop asking us. However, I don’t think it would be a fun experience for him next to Verstappen.”
Marko said, “A return? Where?” highlighting the limited opportunities Vettel has. Though he speculates that Vettel may be in talks with Porsche regarding prospects in the World Endurance Championship, his advise tends to skew against endurance racing.
Respect for Vettel is still present, especially in light of his prior successes and titles, but like many other sports, Formula One is steadfastly focused on the future. While there is general agreement that Vettel would like to return to Formula 1, his career as one of the sport’s top drivers may be coming to an end. Instead, he is likely moving on to other pursuits that better suit his current professional and personal circumstances.
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