Vettel, a four‑time champion, says he might consider a role in F1, yet he isn’t actively courting teams.
On BBC’s Chequered Flag Podcast after the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, the German shared his post‑retirement life. He watched the Baku race, where Mercedes’ George Russell beat Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar.
Nowadays he tends a farm and devotes time to family, while still tracking the 2026 regulation package.
He smiled, noting the privilege of family time and farm duties.
Vettel remains glued to the sport, not in a formal capacity but keen on its direction, especially the 2030 net‑zero target and upcoming rule changes. In my view, his focus on sustainability could shape the sport’s next era.
Sebastian Vettel
He says he’s open to future opportunities but isn’t sending CVs or holding talks with teams, choosing instead to watch from the sidelines with joy.
The sustainability questions that occupied his mind in his final racing years still dominate his thoughts—both for his children and the sport at large.
Those reflections tie into projects he’s launched, some visible on track, others behind the scenes, as he ponders what comes next.
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