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Sebastian Vettel has quashed hope and rumour of an F1 return after paying tribute to the lives of Ayrton Senna and Roland Ratzenberger at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.
Sebastian Vettel recently participated in a demonstration run at Imola to pay tribute to Ayrton Senna and Roland Ratzenberger, sparking speculation about a potential return to F1. The former 4-time champion retired in 2022 after a successful career with Red Bull, Ferrari, and Aston Martin, starting in F1 back in 2007. During the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix weekend, Vettel organized a special event to honor the legacy of Senna and Ratzenberger, driving Senna’s 1993 McLaren MP4/8. When asked about a comeback, Vettel mentioned missing aspects of the sport but expressed contentment with his retirement decision and focus on new challenges off-track. Despite rumors of a Mercedes return, Vettel remains satisfied with his current path and is at peace with his successful F1 career.