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Sebastian Vettel has explained why his experience as an ex-F1 driver could enable him to be an ideal long-term replacement for Helmut Marko at Red Bull.
Sebastian Vettel has revealed his interest in potentially succeeding Helmut Marko at Red Bull due to his experience as a former Formula 1 driver. Vettel has been in touch with Marko, who mentored him during his early career with Red Bull’s junior ranks. Despite ruling out a potential comeback as a driver, Vettel sees a possible future role similar to Marko’s within the team. He believes his expertise and experience could benefit the next generation of drivers in F1. Vettel emphasized the importance of mental support for young talents and stressed the need to build on their strengths rather than trying to mold them into specific models like Hamilton or Schumacher. Max Verstappen has also expressed openness to the idea of Vettel having a role within the team in the future.
