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Could Sebastian Vettel become the latest F1 champion to race at Le Mans?
Four-time Formula 1 world champion Sebastian Vettel is considering racing in the World Endurance Championship, including a possible entry in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2026. Vettel retired from Formula 1 at the end of the 2022 season and has not been involved in motorsport since. He tested Porsche’s factory 963 LMDh car in March 2024 at Aragon, sparking speculation of a comeback and potential Le Mans participation. Although Vettel did not race at Le Mans, discussions with Porsche for future collaboration continued into 2025. While a seat at Le Mans in Porsche’s third car this year went to Pascal Wehrlein, Vettel remains open to returning to the WEC following a three-year break. Despite initially not being keen on endurance racing due to the shared driving aspect, Vettel now finds the team dynamic and compromise of a three-driver lineup intriguing. He has shown interest in competing in the full eight-round WEC season, citing the different structure and competitive nature of the series compared to Formula 1.
