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George Russell has shared his thoughts on the prospect of Sebastian Vettel returning to F1, with the four-time Drivers’ champion being linked to the vacant seat alongside him at Mercedes.
George Russell believes that Sebastian Vettel is missed in Formula 1 and there are rumors of Vettel potentially teaming up with him at Mercedes next season. With Lewis Hamilton going to Ferrari in 2025, the seat at Mercedes alongside Russell has become highly coveted. Various names like Fernando Alonso, Carlos Sainz, Kimi Antonelli, and even Max Verstappen are in the mix for the seat. Vettel has emerged as a strong option, as he has expressed interest in returning to F1 and has had discussions with Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff. Wolff sees Vettel as a credible option due to his experience and achievements, although Russell remains open to any teammate, whether a world champion or a rookie.
