It\u2019s a record that only a handful of drivers in the history of Formula 1<\/a> can match, and in the past three years, he\u2019s made several appearances in the paddock.<\/p>\n Vettel helped honour Ayrton Senna at last year\u2019s Sao Paulo Grand Prix, and launched \u2018Buzzin\u2019 Corner\u2019 at the 2023 Japanese Grand Prix as part of a biodiversity initiative.<\/p>\n Grand Prix starts299Pole positions57Podiums122Wins53Fastest laps38Points3098Championships4 (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013)Sebastian Vettel\u2019s Formula 1 career<\/p>\n Interestingly, Vettel has been linked with racing for Mercedes<\/a> since leaving Aston Martin in 2022, and a potential return to race with Porsche at Le Mans.<\/p>\n The German driver appears to have hung up his racing boots for now, but that doesn\u2019t mean his association with Formula 1 is over.<\/p>\n It\u2019s now believed that he has spoken to Formula One Group CEO Stefano Domenicali<\/a> about a new role in the sport, as well as a desire to work with one team in the paddock.<\/p>\n READ MORE: Sebastian Vettel admits he\u2019s actually in favour of controversial F1 rule change<\/a><\/p>\n Journalist Bianca Garloff was speaking about the former Red Bull<\/a> star\u2019s future and explained: \u201cI think one role he\u2019d like to see himself in, which would be much more realistic, is actually a kind of environmental ambassador, or sustainability ambassador for Formula 1.<\/p>\n \u201cSo, I think that\u2019s the dream job for him at the moment.<\/p>\n \u201cI also know that he\u2019s already tried to talk to Stefano Domenicali about it, but Stefano hasn\u2019t really taken the bait yet.<\/p>\n \u201cI think that\u2019s what Seb would really like to do. In parallel, of course, something like what Helmut Marko does at Red Bull, but without all the work!<\/p>\n Position Constructors’ Standings PointsPts 1 559 2 260 3 236 4 194 5 70 6 52 7 51 8 45 9 35 10 20 <\/p>\n \u201cSo, in other words, he would like to help young drivers on their way to Formula 1, all under the Red Bull banner, just like he did back then.<\/p>\n \u201cBut maybe he doesn\u2019t work as much as Helmut Marko actually does. And I think the two parties didn\u2019t really come to an agreement.<\/p>\n \u201cHelmut said in our interview that there\u2019s a bit more to it than just sticking your nose in the air every now and then and giving young drivers tips.<\/p>\n \u201cBut, I could also imagine that Sebastian would like something like that, but not in a nine-to-five job, but at certain events to encourage young drivers and give tips.\u201d<\/p>\n READ MORE: All you need to know about Red Bull Racing from engine to Ford links<\/a><\/p>\n What Sebastian Vettel has previously said about replacing Helmut Marko at Red Bull<\/p>\n Domenicali might not have immediately accepted Vettel\u2019s proposal about becoming an environmental ambassador for F1, but he should take his interest seriously.<\/p>\n Formula 1 has net-zero targets approaching, and having an ambassador as high-profile and passionate as Vettel would do the sport a world of good.<\/p>\n However, it\u2019s hard to see Vettel being able to juggle those responsibilities if he did replace Helmut Marko<\/a> at Red Bull.<\/p>\n RANKDRIVERWINS FOR RBRYEARS1Max Verstappen652016 \u2013 present2Sebastian Vettel382009 \u2013 20143Mark Webber92007 \u2013 20134Daniel Ricciardo72014 \u2013 20185Sergio Perez62021 \u2013 presentDrivers with the most wins for Red Bull<\/p>\n Marko is 82 years old but still attends virtually every Formula 1 race weekend alongside his role inspiring the latest generation of Red Bull junior drivers.<\/p>\n![\"Helmut](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GettyImages-458188666-1024x683.jpg\")
Photo by Clive Mason\/Getty ImagesSebastian Vettel has \u2018dream\u2019 Formula 1 role amid Helmut Marko replacement interest at Red Bull<\/p>\n