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Sebastian Vettel has ruled out any possibility of making a comeback in F1, saying his time in the sport, as a driver at least, “is over”.
Sebastian Vettel has officially stated that he will not be returning to Formula 1, as he believes his time as a driver in the sport has come to an end. Despite being considered one of the best F1 drivers of his generation, Vettel retired in 2022 after achieving 53 wins and four Drivers’ Championships. He spent his final years at Aston Martin before retiring and focusing on social and environmental causes, occasionally making appearances in the F1 paddock. Although there were rumors of Vettel potentially joining Red Bull, he made it clear in an interview with Auto Motor und Sport that his F1 career is behind him now. Vettel has been exploring other racing series like Formula E and WEC, testing a Porsche 963 Hypercar and leaving the door open to the possibility of competing in endurance racing. Despite considering options outside of F1, Vettel emphasized the importance of fully committing to his endeavors and hinted at a potential future in WEC due to its different race schedule compared to F1.
