Helmut Marko reiterates his wish to see Vettel succeed him at Red Bull

Since his official retirement from the Formula 1 in 2022, Sebastian Vettel continues to gravitate around the paddock. Having initiated numerous events with themes such as inclusion or ecology, the four-time world champion recently declared that he regretted not having committed earlier due to his status during his career.

Due to this stature taken on the other side of the track, the German arouses the great interest of Helmut Marko, among the big decision-makers of the house Red Bull in Formula 1. For him, Sebastian Vettel is the perfect candidate to succeed him. "I think he would be the ideal candidate to succeed him," he told Sky DE.

Marko already wanted Vettel in 2022

Although he doesn't intend to relinquish his role this year, Helmut Marko is looking ahead to the future. However, at 81, the Austrian justified his careful consideration on Friday. "It's clear that at some point, you can't do all that anymore, especially because of your age. Because those trips are not insignificant. Of course, it would be great if a guy like Sebastian took over. You would have the junior program aspect."

"He's already working with the girls here, in karting, in Saudi Arabia, he added. And on the other side, of course, there is the excellent strategic leadership of his Formula 1 team." Clearly very confident in his former driver, Marko is already taking the lead regarding a possible arrival of Vettel. "Two races would be enough, and then he would have the situation under control. But this is a new approach and I think Sebastian has finally found himself."

Indeed, Sebastian Vettel, who is more inclined to invest in the development of his sport, was already the subject of similar statements from the man who has been behind many key decisions at Red Bull since the team's arrival in 2005. Three years ago, the Austrian manager made a completely similar statement.

"We had a discussion and I think if he could have a high-ranking position in management, it might tempt him. This is what came out of that discussion.", he admitted after the Abu Dhabi race. He's one of those people who is so good at everything he does that you'd be jealous. I'm sure if he took this career path, he'd be very good at it."

Extended twice, this invitation could well be very serious from Helmut Marko's point of view. However, nothing the champion has said suggests his intentions in this regard. For him, the priority for the moment lies in his personal commitment to the causes that are close to his heart.

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