the German pilot Sebastian Vettelwho retired last year from Formula 1he could return to the top category of world motorsport to replace the injured Canadian Lance Strolland would run for the team Aston Martin on March 5 at Bahrain Grand Prix.
“There is speculation in Formula 1 circles that Vettel could return to racing for his former team Aston Martin in the 2023 season opener next week, during the Bahrain Grand Prix,” German news agency DPA published today.
Vettel, 35 years old and four times world champion With the Red Bull team, he announced his official retirement from racing at the end of last season to be able to spend more time with his family.
Aston Martin team boss Mike Krack admitted he had informal talks with the German driver, but gave no further details.
“I had a few phone calls with Sebastian (Vettel), but I did it last year too and I will do it again in the future,” the Luxembourg coach told the circuit. sakhirwhere the team carries out the pre-season tests in view of next Sunday’s match.
Stroll suffered a recent accident while training on his bike during the MotoGP preseason and was replaced by the Brazilian in the tests that ended on Saturday in Bahrain Philip Drugovich.
On the other side the Spaniards Fernando Alonso He expected a “quick recovery” from his team-mate Stroll, although there are rumors that the Canadian driver could stay “out longer”.
Source: Clarin
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