The 2024 season has been filled with transfer market drama. This excited drivers from junior categories to finally be able to make the step up to F1. On the other hand, for quite some time, four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel was also eyeing the possibility of returning from his retirement as he missed the rush of F1.

However, his plans were put to an end by ex-F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone, who revealed his role in the German dropping the idea of coming back to the sport. Sebastian Vettel decided to retire in 2022 and left a huge legacy behind. Though he was not the oldest driver on the grid at that time, he decided to bid adieu to the grid to spend more time with his family.

On the contrary, after spending almost two years away from the sport, the German had not been able to move on from his retirement. Moreover, he started a quest to get back to F1 and possibly get a seat for the 2025 season. The 37-year-old then went to his close friend Bernie Ecclestone to talk about his intention of returning to the sport.

However, his hopes to return to F1 were talked down by the 94-year-old. I had to talk him out of his comeback dreams. Why should a four-time world champion do that to himself?

Bernie Ecclestone said in an interview with BlickThus, Vettel’s hope of returning back to the grid seems to be off the table right now as Ecclestone is quite an influential figure in his circle. So, Nico Hulkenberg would probably remain the only German driver on the grid for the foreseeable future. RELATED“He still has what it takes!

” Ex-F1 driver backs Lewis Hamilton to be flying at Ferrari in 2025Bernie Ecclestone gave his take on the Red Bull’s driver woesOn the other hand, Red Bull has been struggling in the constructor’s championship. Over the last triple-header, Sergio Perez was only able to score points in single digits while other rival teams claimed a massive haul of points over the Austrian giant. Subsequently, observing the problem at Red Bull, Ecclestone devised a solution for the driver woes within the team.

Bernie Ecclestone and Christian Horner (Via IMAGO)The former F1 boss proposed that RB’s Yuki Tsunoda be given Perez’s seat to test his capabilities in a top team. Then we would know now whether the Japanese driver is really ready for the job alongside Verstappen. Bernie Ecclestone said in an interview with BlickRELATEDMercedes F1 book reveals ‘shy at heart’ Lewis Hamilton has a close circle of friendsHowever, Red Bull would seemingly stick with the 34-year-old till the end of the 2024 season.

So the possibility of the Milton Keynes-based squad finishing in the top two of the constructor’s standings appears to be minimal.