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Sebastian Vettel insists he’s never returning to F1

'I believe in change': Sebastian Vettel announces his retirement from F1
  • Sebastian Vettel has definitively stated he will not return to Formula 1, nearly three years after his retirement.
  • The four-time world champion, who retired at the end of the 2022 season, had previously been linked with a comeback.
  • Vettel explained that F1 is "finished" for him, believing it is time for younger drivers to take over.
  • He had a distinguished career, winning 53 races and securing 122 podium finishes across 16 seasons.
  • However, Vettel did not rule out competing in other motorsport series, such as the World Endurance Championship and the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans event.
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