Sebastian Vettel has been a multi-talented personality on the F1 grid. Besides racing, the man from Heppenheim has shown his skills in several roles related to the sport. Be it a mechanic, a strategist, or a marshal, Vettel is probably capable to do it all. Perhaps, this is the spark that his former Red Bull boss Helmut Marko feels they can utilize well. Thus, the Austrian is keen on getting the retired Seb reunited with his alma mater at Milton Keynes.

In an exclusive interview with Sport.de and RTL, Marko cited the qualities of Vettel that make him a fit for a management role in F1, specifically at RBR. Meanwhile he also mentioned how they respect that the German driver may need time to think his future through.

Helmut said, “We know how he works. We know that he is an open-minded, intelligent young man. I think he has to find himself first and see what he wants exactly.” The Red Bull advisor had probably offered Sebastian an official management role at the Milton-Keynes-based outfit. [translated via Google]

Although, Vettel perhaps disregarded the same to spend more time with his family and take a break from F1. It has been the primary objective behind his retirement at 35 years of age at the end of 2022. Even Marko stated how they know Seb needs time. But he is willing to offer this lifetime career opportunity to the intelligent veteran.

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Vettel often makes calculated decisions, be it in racing or in his life. Even planning for his retirement, the 4-time champion has identified a bucket list of several environmental works he shall undertake. Still, his first love of racing and his passion of winning may not disappear. So, there is the minute hope of even a racing comeback.

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Sebastian Vettel isn’t the first successful driver who retired early. Several champions in the past have done so and returned to the pinnacle of motorsport. In fact, the last man to do so, Fernando Alonso has even predicted his old-time rival’s comeback.

Alonso retired in 2018 and many thought he won’t return ever to F1. Yet, Fernando proved it wrong and make a grand return in 2021. It is that adrenaline rush that often brings drivers back into the glitz of motor racing. While the Spaniard was doing endurance racing during his mini-retirement, the top level of F1 is what he missed the most, perhaps.

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Similarly, even Niki Lauda had a similar story of a retirement comeback in the early 80s. The 3-time champion had been quite successful with Ferrari until 1977, claiming 2 of his 3 titles. In 1978, he left for Brabham and this even led to a fallout with the late Enzo Ferrari. 2 years later, he left F1 altogether in 1979.

From there, Niki ran his businesses enjoying family time. But eventually, the Austrian returned to F1 in 1982 with McLaren. And what a return it was. In 1984, Lauda beat Alain Prost by 0.5 points to win his 3rd and final championship, which is to date the closest finish in F1.

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So, there is precedent for Sebastian Vettel to consider a racing return in F1. Of course, it is at his own discretion. But even he probably wishes to win that elusive 5th world championship! Seb may have said “Arigato Gozaimasu” [Thank You] to Formula 1 in bidding goodbye for the time being. Yet deep down, the hope of seeing him racing again still persists for many.