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Sebastian Vettel departed the Formula 1 grid at the end of the 2022 season – but could a comeback be on the cards?
Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko indicated that Sebastian Vettel has shown interest in returning to Formula 1 by reaching out to the team multiple times. Vettel, who previously drove for Red Bull and secured numerous victories and championships, left the team in 2015 and later retired after the 2022 season. Despite Vettel stating his current lack of plans for an F1 comeback, Marko mentioned that the driver has explored opportunities with the world champions. Marko expressed doubts about Vettel driving alongside Max Verstappen, suggesting that Vettel is leaning towards Porsche and endurance racing instead. Vettel recently tested a Porsche 963 Hypercar, with Marko endorsing this potential career shift. Vettel’s emotional connection to F1 was evident during a test drive in Ayrton Senna’s McLaren and a tribute run wearing Senna-inspired t-shirts, showing his respect for the history and the lost legends of the sport.
