{"id":64716,"date":"2025-08-13T09:22:08","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T09:22:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/64716\/"},"modified":"2025-08-13T09:22:08","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T09:22:08","slug":"f1-legend-sebastian-vettel-open-to-stunning-return","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/64716\/","title":{"rendered":"F1 legend Sebastian Vettel open to stunning return"},"content":{"rendered":"

F1 legend Sebastian Vettel<\/a> has left the door open for a stunning return to the sport in the future. <\/p>\n

\nThe popular German won four world drivers’ titles in succession at Red Bull between 2010-2013, before going on to race for Ferrari<\/a>. <\/p>\n

\nHe surprisingly announced his retirement from F1 in 2022, following a two-year spell at Aston Martin, ending a career in which he celebrated 53 race victories. <\/p>\n

\nVettel has remained heavily involved in the world of motorsport, and has been linked with a return to the track on several occasions, most recently with Audi<\/a>. <\/p>\n

\nBut he has now confirmed that while his racing days are over, he would be more than happy to explore another role in F1 should the opportunity arise. <\/p>\n

\nWhen asked in an interview with ZDF<\/a> if he would be keen on returning to the sport, he said: “So not as a driver. I just think that, at some point, you have to admit and recognise that your time is over. <\/p>\n

\n“But in another role – depending on exactly what that role involves – perhaps taking on one or another function in Formula 1 in the future is absolutely conceivable.” <\/p>\n

Red Bull chief Helmut Marko has backed Sebastian Vettel to replace him
\nWhat does the future hold for Red Bull great?<\/p>\n

\nIt’s not the first time the 38-year-old’s name has popped up in recent months, with Red Bull supremo Helmut Marko backing him to one day replace him<\/a> when he eventually steps down. <\/p>\n

\nVettel’s desire to promote sustainability<\/a> within motorsport, as well as his passion for getting young women involved in racing<\/a>, has also seen him touted as a potential option for a role at the FIA<\/a>. <\/p>\n

\nHe has previously admitted that with three children at home, his family must always come first<\/a>, but his latest comments suggest he would at least be willing to discuss the possibility of coming back to the sport. <\/p>\n

\nA career in world endurance racing<\/a> could also be on the cards, with Vettel already stating that the relatively short calendar makes it an appealing option for him. <\/p>\n

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