According to Ralf Schumacher, there is a possibility that Sebastian Vettel might make a comeback in the race. The news of Vettel’s move to Ferrari in 2025 created a lot of buzz when it was announced in early February. This has left a vacant seat at Mercedes, which has attracted the attention of many potential candidates, including a former world champion. Speculations have been circulating since then.
Former F1 champions, whose names have been withheld, were rumored to be contenders for the seat. However, both parties have denied these claims. Ralf Schumacher, who is an ex-F1 driver and the brother of Michael Schumacher, has provided an update on Vettel’s situation, raising suspicions. He mentioned that Vettel wants to race against him but did not specify if he intends to join F1.
Schumacher further argued that George Russell, who is expected to become the lead driver at Mercedes after Hamilton’s departure, may not be the ideal choice. He believes that if Vettel were to join Mercedes, Russell might struggle to handle the pressure from the German.
With a vacant seat at Mercedes, many eyes are on Formula One. Schumacher has been serving as the reserve and development player for the Silver Arrows since Haas’ departure in 2022. Hamilton’s move to Ferrari could potentially pave the way for Schumacher’s return to the grid.
In addition to his role with Mercedes, Schumacher has also been added to Alpine’s Hypercar project in the World Endurance Championship grid. He serves as the F1 reserve driver for both Mercedes and Alpine. His ultimate goal is to secure an F1 seat by proving himself at Alpine. If he has a successful season in the WEC, he could capitalize on the chaos caused by Hamilton’s move to Ferrari to fulfill his dream.
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