Vettel makes admission about F1 'return' for 2024
Vettel makes admission about F1 'return' for 2024
Sebastian Vettel is fearful that close friend Mick Schumacher will be unable to find a seat in Formula 1 next year, due to the scarcity of jobs.
The most likely opening for the German would be to replace Logan Sargeant at Williams, with there being no feasible chances at any other team.
Both AlphaTauri and Alfa Romeo have the likes of Liam Lawson and Theo Pourchaire waiting in the wings and will be eager to test their skill level after years in the junior categories.
Aside from the teams listed above, there are no available seats anywhere else, meaning that Schumacher may be forced to enlist in another category of motorsport next season, in order to keep himself in racing shape.
READ MORE: Unstoppable Verstappen is a MAJOR PROBLEM for F1
Vettel: It is not that easy
“The situation is difficult at the moment,” Vettel told Sky Germany. “There is perhaps still a single cockpit and at the moment it is not that easy or rather difficult to get in there and slide in.
“I think it's important that things continue in a certain way for him next year, that he continues to work on the second chance.
“From a German perspective it's essential, it's not just the biggest young talent, but perhaps even the only one at the moment.”
With Logan Sargeant struggling to perform, Williams will be eager to assess other candidates for a long-term seat, however, it’s unknown whether Schumacher would be on their list.
If he has hit a dead-end in his F1 career to date, then a move to another series like DTM, IndyCar or the World Endurance Championship could help place a seat at the pinnacle of motorsport within reach for 2025.
READ MORE: EXCLUSIVE: Verstappen setup quirk which allows Red Bull to make car even fasters
Related
Change your timezone:
Latest News
Current F1 star qualifies for world championship race on two wheels
- 18 minutes ago
Ricciardo given HUGE boost after upgrade claim
- 1 hour ago
‘Absolute b******s’ - Newey’s wife SLAMS Red Bull F1 claims
- 2 hours ago
Norris INJURED at party with legendary DJ
- 3 hours ago
Newey tipped to POACH key Red Bull staff if he joins F1 rivals
- Today 18:57
F1 paddock favourite admits immense DOUBTS over Verstappen Red Bull future
- Today 17:57
Related news
Marko reveals Vettel requirements for stunning F1 comeback
Wolff drops Vettel F1 return clue
Vettel considering 'interesting' F1 return option
Hamilton backs Vettel to REPLACE him at Mercedes
F1 Standings
Drivers
- Oliver Bearman
- Charles Leclerc
- Carlos Sainz
- Lando Norris
- Oscar Piastri
- Pierre Gasly
- Esteban Ocon
- Sergio Pérez
- Max Verstappen
- Alexander Albon
- Logan Sargeant
- Lewis Hamilton
- George Russell
- Nico Hülkenberg
- Kevin Magnussen
- Fernando Alonso
- Lance Stroll
- Valtteri Bottas
- Zhou Guanyu
- Daniel Ricciardo
- Yuki Tsunoda
Races
- Gulf Air Grand Prix of Bahrain 2024
- Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2024
- Grand Prix of Australia 2024
- MSC Cruises Grand Prix of Japan 2024
- Grand Prix of China 2024
- Miami Grand Prix 2024
- Gran Premio dell'Emilia Romagna 2024
- Grand Prix of Monaco 2024
- Grand Prix du Canada 2024
- Gran Premio de España 2024
- Grand Prix of Austria 2024
- Grand Prix of Great Britain 2024
- Grand Prix of Hungary 2024
- Grand Prix of Belgium 2024
- Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2024
- Grand Prix of Italy 2024
- Grand Prix of Azerbaijan 2024
- Grand Prix of Singapore 2024
- Grand Prix of the United States 2024
- Gran Premio de la Ciudad de Mexico 2024
- Grande Prêmio de São Paulo 2024
- Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024
- Qatar Grand Prix 2024
- Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi 2024
About GPFans
GPFans is a multi-platform, multi-language brand dedicated to Formula One coverage. We bring you all the ins and outs of the sport, 24/7, everything from up-to-the-minute news and features to the latest viral stories and clips.We believe that a new generation of exciting, outspoken drivers will make F1 more popular than ever before, and we want to give our users access to as much of their heroes as possible, on and off the track. From Lewis Hamilton to Max Verstappen, Daniel Ricciardo to Sebastian Vettel, we provide in-depth analysis of every every Grand Prix in the season, from Australia to Abu Dhabi.
With Formula One under the new ownership of Liberty Media, how the sport is being covered is evolving, and GPFans will look to be at the heart of this progression into new media, as one of the fastest-growing sites covering the king of motorsports.
Follow us on your favorite social media channel
Corporate & Media
Innovatieweg 20C7007 CD, Doetinchem, Netherlands
+31645516860