Fernando Alonso has extended his contract with Aston Martin until 2026. Sebastian Vettel may now become a candidate for the vacant cockpit at Mercedes.
The four-time world champion has confirmed contact with Mercedes boss Toto Wolff. But among the top teams in the premier class of motorsport, interest in his services is apparently limited. The 36-year-old recently fueled speculation about a comeback to Formula 1, claiming that the cockpit atMercedes is "definitely" one of "the best places on the grid." Vettel declared his career over after the 2022 season. The desired solution from Mercedes team boss Tota Wolff, Max Verstappen, has already clearly ruled out a switch to the Silver Arrows. Vettel's old friend Helmut Marko, a motorsport consultant at Red Bull, has said “What? Vettel should come to us? No, that is not an option,” said Marko in an interview with oe24. The two Formula 1 experts had talked about the fact that there was a lot going on at Mercedes, said Vettel.