May 29th 2024.
In the year 2022, Sebastian Vettel, a four-time Formula 1 champion, announced his retirement from the sport. However, rumors have been swirling that he may be considering a comeback and rejoining his former team, Red Bull. According to Red Bull's chief, Helmut Marko, Vettel has been inquiring about the possibility of returning to the team.
This news comes amidst speculations about the future of Red Bull's current driver, Sergio Perez, whose contract is set to expire at the end of the year. Many drivers are vying for his seat, hoping to race alongside the talented Max Verstappen. Vettel, who previously hinted at a potential return to the sport, has always been linked to Red Bull, the team he achieved four consecutive titles with from 2010 to 2013. However, it was assumed that if he were to come back, he would most likely join Audi's upcoming project or Mercedes.
Marko, who played a crucial role in Vettel's rise to F1, revealed that the 36-year-old has expressed interest in racing alongside Verstappen again, but he believes it would not be an ideal situation for Vettel. It has been reported that Vettel is looking towards Porsche and long-distance racing, and Marko believes it would be a great move for him.
Meanwhile, Sergio Perez, who has had a somewhat underwhelming performance this season, has been offered a one-year contract extension by Red Bull. However, the Mexican driver is seeking a longer contract, at least two years. Despite having the fastest car on the grid, Perez is currently fifth in the championship standings, with his first-lap crash in Monaco causing him to drop a few places. Red Bull is satisfied with his performance as he is not challenging Verstappen and there is harmony between the two drivers. However, there are concerns that his lack of pace may cause issues as other teams, such as Ferrari and McLaren, have significantly improved their performance this season.
There have been speculations that Ferrari's Carlos Sainz, a former Red Bull academy driver, may replace Perez if he were to leave the team. However, it is more likely that a driver currently in Red Bull's roster, such as Daniel Ricciardo or Yuki Tsunoda, will take his place. Ricciardo, who previously raced for Red Bull, has been struggling to find his form this season, while Tsunoda has been impressing with his performances so far.
As the F1 season continues, fans are eagerly awaiting the next race, the Canadian Grand Prix, on June 9th. In the meantime, there has been plenty of drama off the track, with fans criticizing Max Verstappen for calling the Monaco GP "really, really boring" and blaming Sergio Perez and Kevin Magnussen for their "stupid" crash. Lando Norris has also warned Verstappen that they are not best friends, despite their friendly relationship, as he talks up his own hopes for the championship title. In addition, a "superstar designer" is set to leave Red Bull in the wake of a scandal involving Christian Horner, adding to the already buzzing F1 news.
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