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Sebastian Vettel confirms talks with Red Bull over possible Formula 1 return, but in different role: 'We're in contact'
Four-time Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel could soon be back at his former team Red Bull. The legendary driver confirmed the possibility recently during a podcast. read more
Four-time Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel could soon be back at Red Bull, where he won all his Drivers' titles during a blistering run between 2010 and 2013. Vettel, 37, bowed out of F1 after the 2022 season but revealed recently that he has had a word with Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko about potentially replacing the Austrian in the future.
After winning four Driver championships with Red Bull, Vettel left Red Bull after the 2014 season and went on to race for Ferrari and Aston Martin. He left Formula 1 in 2022 after securing 53 wins, 122 podiums and 57 pole positions
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Vettel in line to replace Marko at Red Bull
But he could soon be back at his former team, Red Bull. Speaking to ORF TV's Sport am Sonntag podcast, Vettel revealed his conversation with Marko.
'There have been a few headlines recently. I still get along great with Helmut, and we're in contact regarding the topic," Vettel said. '[Talks are] not yet that intensive or in-depth, it's perhaps something that could play a role. In what form remains to be seen.'
The former world champion added that Marko may continue with Red Bull for a few more years and that the Austrian is irreplaceable.
'He's irreplaceable. Let's just leave it at that,' Vettel added. 'His character alone… and he's made a very, very significant contribution to what the entire team has achieved over the years since 2005. And perhaps it wouldn't even be the goal to have someone replace him.
'He's said a few times that he's going to quit, but he's still here. I hope he stays with us for a long time. But of course, at some point, things will inevitably move on, and he knows that. He's a brutal realist and can assess things quite well. He'll sense when the time is right.
'I have to admit, though, that I haven't been that close in recent years. But I do think I know what he's doing. And no matter what happens, there's still a lot to learn from him.'
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