Helmut Marko, Red Bull’s motorsport advisor, has delivered startling news regarding Sergio “Checo” Perez following an unexpected proposal from Sebastian Vettel. Marko revealed that Vettel has shown interest in making a return to Formula 1, leading to speculations about possible shifts within Red Bull’s driver lineup.
Vettel, who retired from F1 but has remained active in motorsport events and close to the racing community, has been in discussions about a potential comeback. Although Vettel’s return to Red Bull as a driver seems unlikely due to existing long-term contracts with Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez, his interest has certainly stirred the pot.
Marko acknowledged Vettel’s inquiries and expressed that while a return to Red Bull’s main team is improbable due to contractual commitments, Vettel’s interest in competing again is palpable. This situation puts additional pressure on Perez, especially considering his recent performance at Monaco which Marko deemed costly and problematic for the team【140†source】【141†source】【142†source】.
This development is a significant twist in the F1 driver market, potentially impacting Perez’s future with Red Bull and opening discussions about Vettel’s possible roles either in driving or in a management capacity within F1.