Wolff admits Vettel discussions amid F1 return rumours

Toto Wolff has admitted that he and Sebastian Vettel still talk on a regular basis, but insisted that the pair haven't discussed a rumoured return to the Formula 1 grid.

The German retired from the sport in 2022 after a couple of seasons of mediocrity in an average Aston Martin car, but early rumblings have suggested he could be tempted back.

The four-time champion's decision came as somewhat of a shock, particularly as he is three years younger than Lewis Hamilton and six years younger than F1 stalwart Fernando Alonso.

Hamilton also recently shocked the F1 world, when he decided to ditch the Mercedes team with whom he has won six of his seven world championship titles and join Ferrari from 2025.

This was despite the 39-year-old only signing a new contract with the Brackley-based team just five months ago.

It means that he will follow in the footsteps of the likes of Vettel and Michael Schumacher in driving for the most successful team in F1 history.

READ MORE: How Hamilton to Ferrari F1 transfer bombshell was leaked days early

Vettel in the running for Mercedes

Now, Italian publication Gazzetta are tipping Vettel to return in 2025, and take Hamilton's now vacant seat at Mercedes.

"I think he made the decision to not race anymore. We are talking on a regular basis. We've also talked yesterday, but it wasn't about driving for us in the future."

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