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Sebastian Vettel has been absent from the F1 grid for the last three seasons and has now made a final decision on a potential comeback.
Four-time F1 champion Sebastian Vettel has come to terms with the fact that he won’t be returning to the F1 grid as a driver.
Vettel bid farewell to F1 after the 2022 season, concluding his two-year stint with Aston Martin.
Having achieved the majority of his F1 success in the 2010s with Red Bull and later Ferrari, Vettel captured four championships and secured 14 race victories.
While Vettel had hinted at the possibility of a comeback previously, he now recognizes that his racing days in F1 are behind him.
In an interview with Auto Motor und Sport, Vettel expressed that he believes it’s time to give way to younger drivers and is content with his decision to step away from F1.
Reflecting on his career, Vettel emphasized that for him, the thrill of being behind the wheel was paramount, regardless of the other drivers on the field.
