Hamilton to Ferrari: Vettel Could Replace Seven-Time World Champion

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari next season has left a void at his current team, Mercedes, with speculation rife about who will fill his shoes. One potential candidate is former world champion Sebastian Vettel, who has hinted at a return to Formula One after leaving in 2022.

Vettel, who won four consecutive titles with Red Bull between 2010 and 2013, recently had a test with Porsche and could potentially race at Le Mans later this year. If he does make a comeback, he would join a select group of world champions who have returned to the grid after a hiatus, including Michael Schumacher, Fernando Alonso, and Kimi Raikkonen.

Hamilton, on the other hand, has made it clear that he never considered taking time away from the sport and hopes to be gone for good when he eventually retires. He has praised Vettel as an ideal replacement at Mercedes, highlighting the German driver’s championship-winning pedigree and strong values.

With reigning champion Max Verstappen also linked with a move to Mercedes, the team’s current driver George Russell is open to the idea of partnering with Vettel in the future. Russell believes that having the best drivers on the grid is crucial for the competitiveness of the sport and is willing to work with anyone, whether it be a world champion or a rookie.

As the F1 world eagerly awaits the confirmation of Hamilton’s replacement at Mercedes, the prospect of Vettel returning to the grid adds an exciting twist to the upcoming season. Fans will be watching closely to see how the driver lineup shapes up and how the competition unfolds on the track.