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Sebastian Vettel has teased the prospect of an F1 comeback as a replacement for Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes, a move heartily endorsed by Hamilton himself – but it’s one that’s desperately unlikely to happen
Sebastian Vettel has hinted at a possible return to Formula 1, particularly as a replacement for Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes, although the likelihood of this happening seems slim. Despite retiring in 2022 at the age of 35, Vettel is considering a comeback, having recently tested Porsche’s Le Mans Hypercar. The unexpected move of Hamilton to Ferrari in 2025 opened up a vacancy at Mercedes, which is managed by Toto Wolff, with whom Vettel shares a strong relationship. Vettel acknowledges the appeal of joining Mercedes, highlighting their performance track record. While Mercedes has George Russell as a long-term prospect, the team is exploring various options, including the potential recruitment of world champion Max Verstappen.
