“I Wouldn’t Mind Jumping Back…”: Retiring Champ Sebastian Vettel Reveals the One Situation Where He Could Make F1 Return

Sebastian Vettel announcing his retirement is what started the ‘silly season’ this year. Since then, it has been a parade of goodbye races for Vettel at different tracks. After the Lion of Singapore roared for the last time at Marina Bay, now it is the Suzuka Circuit’s turn.

The Suzuka Circuit holds a special place in Sebastian Vettel’s heart, as he mentioned it “feels a bit different somehow” to say goodbye to this particular place.

“I’ve always loved the track, I think it stands out. It’s my favorite track on the calendar.”

Perhaps this is why Vettel did not shy away from the chance of coming back to race in Japan again. Referring to the four drivers alongside him in the FIA press conference – Fernando Alonso, Kevin Magnussen, Nicholas Latifi, and Yuki Tsunoda – Vettel said jokingly:

“Maybe one of these guys, in one of the future races here, will feel a bit sick. I don’t wish them to feel so but I wouldn’t mind jumping back for a race at Suzuka at any time”

Asked whether he was being serious, the Aston Martin driver said: “About a one-race career in the future? Yeah.”

“If anybody is happy to sign up a driver for a single race – I’m sure these guys wouldn’t be happy to step aside – but it would be something I’d seriously consider.”

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Not only for Vettel, but it would also be a rare delight for every F1 fan to see him race again anywhere in the world.

Sebastian Vettel on his last Singapore Grand Prix

Meanwhile, Sebastian Vettel delivered a ruthless performance in the Singapore Grand Prix last week. Driving for Aston Martin, the German kept Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen at bay for most of the race.

However, Verstappen managed to sneak past at the last moment, with Vettel ending the race at P8.

“[Verstappen and Hamilton] were both a lot quicker, especially towards the end,” said Vettel in post-race interviews. “I knew I needed a very good exit out of [Turn] 5. I was very quick on the way in, I had a little wobble on the way out, and Max obviously had a clean run.”

“They have a very high top speed, especially [in the] second part of this race. Then I was on the dirty side, I tried to defend, but he was able to brake a lot later.”

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Regardless of the final results, it is evident to the viewers that Vettel raced his utmost best on the Marina Bay track. Hopefully, his final race at Suzuka will be even more satisfying for him as well as for his fans.