Sebastian Vettel is PERFECT for Mercedes in 2025

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Get ready to rev up your engines and dive deep into the thrilling world of Formula 1 speculation! In this captivating discussion, we explore the tantalizing possibility of Sebastian Vettel joining Mercedes for the highly anticipated 2025 season. From Vettel's past endeavors, including his engaging Race Without Trace campaign, to the nostalgic allure of past F1 eras with the unforgettable sounds of V8s and V10s, we dissect why Vettel's return could be a game-changer for the sport. Drawing parallels to the iconic comeback of Nigel Mansell, we ponder whether Vettel still possesses the competitive fire needed to make a mark in today's Formula 1 landscape. Amidst the speculation swirling around the second seat at Mercedes alongside George Russell, could Vettel emerge as the ideal stop-gap solution? Join us as we explore the potential benefits for Vettel, Mercedes, and the wider Formula 1 community, delving into the PR appeal and the electrifying prospect of seeing Vettel and Russell go head-to-head on the track. Don't miss out on this exhilarating analysis of the future of Formula 1 and the potential return of a racing legend. Strap in, hit the throttle, and join the conversation!
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@LawVS Ай бұрын

My socials: linktr.ee/lawvs The Kimi Antonelli Dilemma: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/atOFedJkxL3do30.html

@dingodave89 Ай бұрын

Please do a video in your Goku voice

@rishinarang9966 Ай бұрын

Do you think mick could go to audi sauber?

@Ronny999x Ай бұрын

Sorry but Nyck de Vries would be the best option until Kimi is ready. Everyone Praised his Technical input. Lewis Russell Yuki Toto all praised Nyck for that. And they really need a driver like Nyck to improve the car.

@ArtyI Ай бұрын

If Vettel sits down with Toto to sign the contract, he'll sign his name as Mick Schumacher.

@keithframe3489 Ай бұрын

Oh god, please no. Anyone but Mick.

@Bradleywood.249 Ай бұрын

Yeah that a good idea because of course there just like brother and giving the seat to mick for 2025

@Hamisxa Ай бұрын

@@Bradleywood.249 more like hes trying to be a father figure for him

@Shadow-xxs Ай бұрын

I really want mick to get a seat again

@THExAndrewxO Ай бұрын

Max Verstappen’s dad??

@jayryia Ай бұрын

To your point at 0:45 I remember Hamilton couldn't contain himself in his interview when Alonso flew by with the R25. I know everyone has their engine sound preferences, but the v10 will forever be my favorite engine throughout the time.

@bertdemeulemeester Ай бұрын

You never experienced the fire breathing V12 monsters from the nineties screaming up Kemmel at Spa. Oh, my Lord. Those were the days

@Takingyoutojail Ай бұрын

Imagine telling someone in 2018 that Vettel and Lewis would swap seats but not in the traditional way

@BDSFormula1 Ай бұрын

that one panel from Tails Gets Trolled

@MrSchmekker Ай бұрын

It was a story in 17-18 to be honest. Ferrari just didn’t want Lewis to bring Toto and the rest of them

@yazanrajei Ай бұрын

@@MrSchmekkerlmao you have no clue what your waffling about .

@MrSchmekker Ай бұрын

@@yazanrajei I’m not so sure about that :)

@myvishan Ай бұрын

vettel at Merc fighting lewis at Ferrari would be a absolutely extraordinary!

@alexandercotman2553 Ай бұрын

Can you do a video on what’s going on with Toto? Ever since the end of 2021, he’s been off. He’s no longer this cool, calm, and collected business man, but rather he’s emotional, speaks out, and overall seems quite disheveled and out of sorts.

@YoshiplayerX Ай бұрын

Interesting video idea

@siegthefreed7570 Ай бұрын

Drive to survive made him a pr figure

@FreeloaderUK Ай бұрын

Easy to be cool & calm when you're winning everything. Harder when you're on the strugglebus.

@Redlingstein Ай бұрын

In 2021 Toto wasn’t cool, calm or collected… he was raging, blow outs on screen, hysterical, telling that he was with a psychiatrist for many years already ….

@CuddlesEnjoyer Ай бұрын

Bro never was collected and calm, have you ever seen 2018?

@EsseKuduro Ай бұрын

I presume Vettel retired on a high note, and went off into the sunset having won it all in F1. And yes age isn’t a thing anymore because Alonso is still racing so Vettel could come back. Does Vettel have the hunger again, or is he done for good? Only time will tell now since 2025 is still long away from us. Though next year it’s going to be interesting for sure

@Oblio1942 Ай бұрын

i think it would make more sense for seb to race in another series part time for a year where theres not as much pressure like wec or formula e to see if he has that hunger rather than sign a 1 year deal in f1 to just loose interest a few races in

@andresmartinezramos7513 Ай бұрын

@@Oblio1942 >"not as much pressure" >uses Formula E and WEC as examples

@miguelcebriancarrasco1907 Ай бұрын

@@andresmartinezramos7513 wec is like 8 weekends, much less work, formula e is the same, those two combined are like 2/3 of the time of a regular f1 season

@robb5270 Ай бұрын

AGE is still a thing....Just because you have one anomoly doesn't mean it doesn't matter at all for the majority of drivers. Vettel is washed and should stay away promoting his climate change BS.

@Im_helpless Ай бұрын

Age is always a thing, just because Alonso can do it doesn’t mean everyone can

@Xlod27 Ай бұрын

Seb said in a recent interview that he definitely does not plan to return to racing anytime soon he still is interested but there is no motivation or whatsoever to go back to F1 or try something new like WEC or Formula E so because of that and recent "leaks" saying Vettel isnt on mercs list i don't think he will return to F1 for the next 2 to 3 years

@Lee883 Ай бұрын

I think vettel was very suited to a very particular type of car in the blown diffuser era. Whilst there's no doubting he's one of the greats he never really had the consistency once the aero regs changed.

@helent5034 Ай бұрын

I think it’s a terrible idea, honestly. Seb is not Lewis or Fernando and he went over the hill a long time ago.

@ransomsdp Ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@tuppytheducky Ай бұрын

Seb in the Aston Martin WEC team with the Valkyrie would be amazing, reunited with Aston and a Newey car

@demonbox7780 Ай бұрын

Gotta say, love your Toto's impressions. 😂 also gratz but also gl with your 5 weeks old champ!

@whyareyoureadingmynickname8158 Ай бұрын

I don't know, this would be a huge gamble from Merc's side. While he would be able to help them with car development, he would not help much performance wise. He had noticeably dropped performance wise in his last few years and I doubt that he would regain his form. And also - I wouldn't want him to return as a driver. He has already had his time under the sun, someone else should get a chance.

@negi9076 Ай бұрын

So him being a position akin to what James Vowles was in Mercedes is more viable. Imagine being the first and only team principal on the grid to drive their own car since 1979, and literally the first person to do so for the team's development.

@Drakewyrm Ай бұрын

No please! There are enough promising young drivers without a seat to give it to someone who underperformed with Aston Martin... I mean, look at the gap in performance between Alonso/Stroll and between Vettel/Stroll!

@stevenwitts6968 Ай бұрын

100%

@miggygetright6344 Ай бұрын

Agree on Seb underperforming towards the end of his career but F1 is not about people “deserving” seats, it’s about the best drivers possible and even if Seb was only 2 tenths quicker than Stroll he’s still a quality driver, and a known commodity.

@minovskyparticles1834 Ай бұрын

Underperformed with aston? You pretend that car was driveable.

@JimTheFly Ай бұрын

Exactly. I mean, I find it very amusing that there's all this talk about Antonelli this and Antonelli that, but it almost feels like F1 just flat-out forgot that a couple years ago it was "Theo Pourchaire is the next big thing! We need to get Theo into a seat!!" And now it's like "Pour-who?"

@Drakewyrm Ай бұрын

@minovskyparticles1834 yes underperformed with AM and beaten outright by Leclerc at Ferrari. The guy had his chance, he shouldn't return.

@AnimaDweller Ай бұрын

I actually think a Porsche project in WEC would be perfect for Vettel. He gets to fulfill his hunger for racing, and because races are so apart from each other he could spend all that time with his family or any other project he has. Being in a F1 team, even as a consultant, would need him to follow the team all around the world, and that's the thing that made him want to leave in the first place.

@alancrome3684 Ай бұрын

The thing about not having the "Hunger". I feel it comes down to, our bodies are able to react quicker than "we" are able to make ourselves react, if that makes sense.. "Brain, put foot down, turn wheel" etc. Like you almost unconsciously react to things and muscle memory takes over. This is something all top athletes have, it's entering a flow state. This is massively hindered by anxiety and such. If you don't have the drive anymore to be in F1 you most definitely won't be able to enter a flow state and race your ass off.

@ed32568 Ай бұрын

Disagree. You may not like something and still be in flow state when doing it. Examples: studying a subject you don't like, writing, cooking, running.

@CharlesMiddleton-ms2ng Ай бұрын

That is an example of repetitive action, where it takes a modicum of intellectual thought to complete. It's the emotive response that drives an individual to do a certain activity. And if there is none, then no amount of external motivation will change that.

@24KGoldBacon Ай бұрын

Almost 50K subscribers!! Time to order a ladder cake!!

@sanjayvallabh Ай бұрын

Forget the ladder. get him to a 100K and help him renovate the attic into a Studio

@THExAndrewxO Ай бұрын

@@sanjayvallabhhis studio is still in the attic would be the best joke. Climb the ladder to the studio lol

@dzikripratama3776 27 күн бұрын

A tall order

@Nathan-qc4gz Ай бұрын

No no no, as a new f1 fan, I'd love to see the old guard live, but I want to see a new generation of talent as I grow to love the sport, not a repeat of past decades

@stevesv7941 Ай бұрын

Exactly why you are a DTS fan and should stick to that. If you had any idea about Seb Vettel then you wouldn’t say that. And watching reels and small shorts will never give you that idea.

@keanesee01 Ай бұрын

11:29 The Toto imitation is spot on. 😂

@lukasr1166 Ай бұрын

You are just setting yourself up for disappointment thinking he'll be back

@prestige2063 Ай бұрын

yep , he´s not coming back

@reallybig4868 Ай бұрын

Congrats on the new addition to the family!

@Ryan-hv9vo Ай бұрын

Oh yeah, it's all coming together.

@Zoom15000 Ай бұрын

0:55 - literally everyone pauses your video to go and watch Alonso going round Abu Dhabi in his V10

@FlyZec Ай бұрын

Love your content @LawVS. Always a good watch 🤙

@soleneptune9498 Ай бұрын

I love the constant content flow fr ❤

@ReRy09 Ай бұрын

The nascar “BRRRAAAAAAHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!” Has been dying! 😭😭😂😂😂😂😂

@atharvadate7345 Ай бұрын

Lauda really wanted Seb in Mercedes, and even Toto said that the mere fact that Seb could be on the driver market deserves to consider making him an offer, plus there is the whole "German driver in a German team" thing. So, anything is possible.

@Uzair_Of_Babylon465 Ай бұрын

Great video keep it up you're doing amazing things 😁😀

@AirflowToTheTurbo Ай бұрын

Speaking of missing the sound of the V10s, I really dislike that Formula E-esque electronic "whirrrrr" the new F2 cars have. It's even more noticeable IRL. I'm really, really hoping the 2026 F1 cars don't have a similar sound but I'm not particularly confident they won't. Jack Doohan was supposed to drive a 2000 era V10 at Melbourne but it was cancelled at the last minute for technical issues. I was so bummed. Still got to see a bunch of 1960s F1 and Le Mans cars do a few runs, which was amazing. Sound is so important to going to see an F1 race. I remember hearing those engines echo around the city in Melbourne up til 2013, I lived 20 miles away and could clearly hear them. It was great to see the Porsche 911's race in Melbourne as support races, with brutally loud engines. My ears are still ringing. It's visceral and exciting and you feel the sound ripple through your whole body. The current F1 cars were louder than I expected, but nowhere near loud enough!

@dohc_au Ай бұрын

IMSA/WEC is easily the most exciting thing in motorsport for me right now, found it last year, and completely hooked - probably more than F1 since there is just so many stories/battles within the packs.

@Winterwindsofcold Ай бұрын

man if only vettel comes back...i'm also pretty excited about kimi

@dzikripratama3776 27 күн бұрын

Bwoah

@user-du1pe8ws9c Ай бұрын

Another fabulous video. Thanks really enjoyed it. 👏

@Wafflefrieslmdh Ай бұрын

As a wec fan i hope none of this affects his interest in le mans 🥺

@TomTheTaxPayer Ай бұрын

Thank you for your bunch of thinking. I would love to see Vettel compete with enthusiasm in F1. Side question: Will the new regulations for 2026 make F1 suck? The utter failure of EV makes me wonder. 2026 may be the turndown point of the current fun we currently enjoy.

@collincook6658 Ай бұрын

No offense if seb joins Mercedes for 2025 that would be the second time a retired driver joining Mercedes the first being Michael Schumacher

@masheralive3025 Ай бұрын

8:30 that smile on Vettel face reminds me of Olds day

@Belix.Official Ай бұрын

I think Carlos Sainz could be very good fit for Mercedes as he is totally opposite what Russell is. Very Reliable, adaptability & strategic. Has good experience.

@nakeyboy Ай бұрын

Also Carlos strategically uses other drivers to help secure wins, instead of blaiming others for his crashes..

@AirflowToTheTurbo Ай бұрын

The way your hair suddenly flew up wildly when you proposed Seb doing the Indy 500 😅

@XxMidnightToker420xX Ай бұрын

As a huge merc fan and a even bigger seb fan i would be absolutely overwhelmed with joy to see him back on the grid and in a mercedes. All i would need after that is to see george get the boot and have kimi come out of retirement to race side by side with seb once again. Oh man what a dream 😍

@Loki-sk7bi Ай бұрын

Vettel is someone who can develop a good car. It’ll be good for Mercedes.

@stevenwitts6968 Ай бұрын

Didn’t do much for AM

@averagesundaydriver8122 Ай бұрын

@@stevenwitts6968 Do you remember 2023 winter testing, only 58 days after Vettel left the team? I think he did a lot.

@steen8156 Ай бұрын

Fair Dinkum impression of Toto M8!

@deabreu.tattoo Ай бұрын

I love it that your Toto impression is of him at 1.25x speed

@Sampsonoff Ай бұрын

Now THIS is a banger idea!

@jamied8013 Ай бұрын

Best thumbnail of the season…so far

@Switch_X_Back3884 Ай бұрын

23 or 24 races a year is a big commitment. And thats one reason he stepped away. To have more time with his family. But him driving next at Le Mans would be viable. Since hes already tested the Porshe EVO as well. He did enough laps for 2 Grand Prix. So hes still in Great shape.

@carlosenriquez8394 Ай бұрын

I was of the same opinion to you on the kimmi antonelli thing until I heard Will Buxtons opinion on it on the red flags podcast yesterday. Basically since 2025 is a throwaway anyways it’s the lowest risk time to bring a rookie in and get familiar with the team. That way in 2026 they don’t have to worry about learning a new team and a new car regulation at the same time. Also Toto seems to be really upset about the max thing all that time ago so he might be willing to risk hiring a rookie this time.

@JimTheFly Ай бұрын

This is a way of looking at this that I hadn't thought of. I would have considered getting used to the team and the new car and everything in 2025, only to have all sorts of regulations change the next year, would be even more confusing to a new driver. But I think I may be giving far too much weight to the regulation changes affecting the mentality of a driver. It's definitely something to consider.

@baulbvb Ай бұрын

Toto might just be unlucky, because Antonelli is already destined to drive for Ferrari one day. I'm so happy he won't have to experience Haas, I wish Mick joined the Mercedes Academy and joined Williams

@sagerwraps9990 Ай бұрын

Seeing the Nascar among the Le Mans Race cars is like seeing a Trex in the middle of a bunch of velociraptors.

@MrDragonballzjp Ай бұрын

Very intersting to see people being more interested with the scene outside the F1 races with the new young drivers like Antonelli, Lawson or Bearman. The Red Bull Drama or the oncoming 2024 silly season for the 2025 driver seats

@Redlingstein Ай бұрын

No it’s the British who like to keep bashing RBR…. The rest has been silent abt it for awhile now. Fiona made a false complaint. That’s proven by the law firm who did the independent investigation. She has no grounds to sue. She made her own career blow out and has hurt the careers of many women who aspire to get into F1 in any job too….. Nobody will takea chance on taking on a female PA or as any other assistent anymore. The risk of these false complaints are too high. This has hurt all women in F1…her lies.

@user-np4sj2pw8w Ай бұрын

Loved that toto impresion 😂

@omaralgharib6521 Ай бұрын

Seb's technical feedback is so rich it helped Aston Martin fight for podiums without even driving the AMR23. So Mercedes would love that type of driver to understand the car even better.

@Idk56373 Ай бұрын

Serious question, what is the general thought of Lewis ability to give usable feedback?

@omaralgharib6521 Ай бұрын

@Idk56373 I have no idea, but Seb has been more praised by his teams thus making it a highlight skill in his toolkit.

@bertdemeulemeester Ай бұрын

Cue the Pink Panther music😉

@bertdemeulemeester Ай бұрын

@@Idk56373not very good ain't it. They did what he wanted and the car is an absolute dog to drive😂

@papasauce234 Ай бұрын

@@Idk56373 People with no wheel knowledge say he's terrible at it, whereas it's known he's one of the best at it, just not necessarily communicating in engineer speak perse like some other drivers He can tell you how to make the car fast, what to change to improve balance, etc etc, but he probably isn't going to sit down with the engineers and say hey I think next year we might want to design the front suspension to have x amount more anti-dive bla bla like Seb or Alonso might, but if he went yeah we need to work on front suspension then his engineers can translate his feeling and explanation into proper development then the car is gonna be rapid I think a big issue Mercedes is having besides the performance not correlating in sim vs irl, is not being as good at interpreting the driver feedback as they used to be People say Nico Rosberg is one of the greatest ever drivers in terms of technical knowledge, yet neither Hamilton nor Bottas are considered anything near him, but Mercedes continued to dominate after Nico's departure, etc, there's many examples that Hamilton is a good driver with feedback, just not the best

@Thuddster Ай бұрын

Yes, Seb has a record of hard working car development. Not sure how well this would translate in a Merc environment. I'd much prefer to see him go for the triple crown, that would be more entertaining and boost his legacy too.

@lucasmanning8649 Ай бұрын

Law is that polo from m&s, have a similar looking one. Good to know you’re a stylish f1 attic dweller xxx

@workgrinit Ай бұрын

HOT takes thrown out is my favorite thing about these situations.

@TJ_GAming001 Ай бұрын

That was something I had never considered, but now you've just made me want Seb back

@ubergama30 Ай бұрын

bro i will watch just for your TOTO impression LOL

@RexytheRexy Ай бұрын

The first F1 race I ever saw was Vettel winning the 2011 championship. I know my nostalgia doesn't make this a good idea, but I would probably shed tears of joy if Seb rejoined F1.

@justliech3948 Ай бұрын

The idea of Vettel in a merc vs Verstappen reminds me of that scene of Tai Lung facing Master Shi-fu

@Redlingstein Ай бұрын

Seb in the midfield, we saw him in the AM there

@juanvelez5699 Ай бұрын

Just imagine Vettel winning Lemans.... history making result, maybe a lil indy on the side 🤔

@Redlingstein Ай бұрын

Winning LeMans is not based on 1 driver….. its team of 3, full crew, car needs to hold up, no crashes with other cars….. its a miracle if you win it. And ….. ANTONIO GIOVINAZZI WON LEMANS24 last year with Ferrari…….

@tak8261 Ай бұрын

Plug in Hulk for a season until Kimi is ready!

@MahF1V10 Ай бұрын

Giving Vettle a year would be great optics for Mercedes.

@Alexander.73 Ай бұрын

Thought it was stupid by the title, but now its for me the best possible option honestly

@lukevandevenis9780 Ай бұрын

Wow: Mercedes: Vettel; Redbull: Verstappen; Ferrari: Hamilton; Aston: Alonso. This would be absolutely amazing!

@f1greenlight Ай бұрын

Here is a thought....Toto's replacement = Otmar....the man is great at recruiting great engineering talent, big and small proof is Aston Martin, and Alpine. Including driver signings on both Teams. He understands the game and time or lead time to get to success. Mercedes is clearly on the rebuilding process. You noted well that old sponsors are leaving with Lewis and New ones coming in. That's good to have a fresh start with George and whomever else. I personally don't mind George and Kimi. Both strong and young, future of the Team. Like Maclaren boys. Why not bring Kimi to learn, crash and learn his rope while the Team is not fighting for Championship. Like George is doing now. People are laughing and ridiculing George for his mistakes. The thing that they don't know about George is, he welcomes mistakes as a learning experience. Especially now that they are not fighting for Championship. Like Max in Torro Rosso. He is sharpening his skills. I like that he pushes boundaries and test his limits. I am especially glad that Toto and Team have finally accepted that they're on the rebuilding process, so George's difficult weekends are part of learning. So, the sooner you bring in Kimi in the fold, the quicker he learns about the Team and experience he gets. George is a great Teacher and is great with young talent. Mercedes young drivers program manager Gwen, said he helps him with the Juniors. Even George said that's one of his passion for the future. Vesti has mentioned in many interviews how George helped him in F2. Even Logan in F4. He is Team Mercedes and would help Kimi in order for them to go against Lando/Piastri another young combo built for McLaren long-term future. Ferrari will also align Charles with a young Bearman. So, the quicker Mercedes bring Kimi in the better. Max and George are my favourite drivers and I think would get on well. I feel they both care about driving cars more than the Marketing side of the job😊. They enjoy their lives outside the sport. Have great stable relationships and family and management. They'll be lethal together. Both aggressive drivers, love winning and ring everything from the car. Intelligent and technical. Their debriefs would be gold. I think Dr Newey would follow Max to Mercedes. Imagine a combination of a super Aero specialist and Engine Maker of HPP. Wow. Max and George would work for 3 years. Max doesn't intend to be around as long as Lewis and Alonso have been. While Kimi does a stint in Williams after F2.

@seminolekilla Ай бұрын

People keep saying gas isn’t sustainable, yet somehow we keep getting more and more of it with no end in sight. Sounds sustainable…

@JCDavis314 Ай бұрын

As much as I would love to see Vettel back in F1, I think that, as you hinted, this much like any other Mercedes move boils down to how Kimi Antonelli does in F2. You’d have to think that after what happened when Mercedes had a shot at Verstappen, plus having seen what happened when Alpine got caught with their pants down with Oscar that Toto, if Kimi manages to win F2, is putting him in the seat day one if Williams won’t play ball (which I don’t see why they should honestly).

@Redlingstein Ай бұрын

Kimi won’t win F2 😂 havent you watched the first 3 races? 😂 He is a kamikaze driver…. Taking the wrong risks. He needs to learn so much before he is ready for F1. He is nowhere near what he needs to show in F2. That’s why Toto has been quiet abt him. His actions in F2 are not up to expectations. KIMI will need a 2nd year in F2 to even proof his worth for F1. He truly hasn’t performed as he was supposed to…….

@JCDavis314 Ай бұрын

@@Redlingstein there is a big reason I say *if*. The season is still young (as is the driver) and things can change, but right now if Kimi isn’t in a shot to win Formula 2 then he stays there for at least one more season, maybe two, while someone else takes the Mercedes seat. My point is more if somehow he suddenly takes the F2 championship by storm, Toto probably won’t want to risk not having him in a seat for 2025, not a reflection of how he is currently in his skillet or standings.

@Ghost3XHunter Ай бұрын

Raikkonen POV: Nice story.... but it's more like a hobby! (not a competition)

@dadadadankable Ай бұрын

He’s not young Vettle. He gives no indication he’s got that edge that made him great… hasn’t for a long time. I hope he doesn’t do it. 2021 was 3 years ago and it was just a podium. He seems so happy now. And honestly bringing more joy driving retro cars than a whole field of modern F1 cars for me. Because of the noise.

@whitegp4449 Ай бұрын

I'm really worried, because if he wants to do what Michael Schumacher did at the time, I'm not very sure...many put Schumi's time at Mercedes as a stain on his impeccable career, I don't believe that, I genuinely believe that in 2010 it was going to be a Schumacher Alonso rivalry, however the Mercedes car from 2010 to 2012 was not the beast of power that we were used to seeing Michael, but I am genuinely terrified that something like this will happen with Vettel and this time I do not see Mercedes as a team that needs to evolve, but rather it has already reached its maximum potential and now it has not been able to adapt and I do not see the possibility of returning to being contenders for the title as close, I simply see them stagnant until 2026 and I don't want Seb to go through something similar to what happened at Aston Martin or something similar to what happened to Schumi

@mattpointon8093 Ай бұрын

Mick would be a great fit. It might work, it might not. But he deserve the chance, he's keen, has some experience and already works there.

@livywoodward8666 27 күн бұрын

I really don't think we need anymore older drivers stretching out their careers. I'd like to see Vetel in a coaching advisory role.

@an-albumhole4400 Ай бұрын

How about, Maybe a season seat share with Mick? (and then a Lauda role?)…. with that Merc would know, If up against Russel Mick could cut it or if Seb was shot (and if neither worked bring in Kimi A)

@mermils Ай бұрын

Great video As much as i love Seb, i would love to see it back, but i just hope thats not the washed one we saw at his end of ferrari and end of AM(even if he showed a little spark of comeback in end of 2022), if he gets in at least see him able to challenge George, and show why he was great during his 4th champs and in his Ferrari prime before his sad downfall. I admit that this expect is as high as a comeback of Valterri in my only personal opinion.

@user-ri3is5jr7y Ай бұрын

Honestly I would love to see that. Even though it’s almost impossible.

@PB005 Ай бұрын

10:32 DRC is very reliable source

@mikewilliams1479 Ай бұрын

Agreed!

@aoife1122 Ай бұрын

I said that the moment the new of Hamilton leaving Mercedes broke. There's no conceivable scenario in which Boy George could be sold as their lead driver to the Mercedes boardroom. If Wolff can't reel in Verstappen, Vettel is one of the most likely candidates.

@cristianmiranda895 Ай бұрын

Imagine if vettel never left, we could of had an awesome 2022 max vs vettel fight

@whyareyoureadingmynickname8158 Ай бұрын

Doubt it, he really fell behind Leclerc in 2020, by 2022 he would've been either number 2 driver at Ferrari or in any other team.

@marcodiashd1844 Ай бұрын

13 minutes ago and already arround a 1000 views. You earned it

@sagerwraps9990 Ай бұрын

I'd honestly rather see him in Le mans Hypercars. Would be interesting to see how good he performs

@fredjames9867 Ай бұрын

Vettle could even beat stroll. Stunning and brave

@rossrreyes Ай бұрын

I definitely dont see Sainz or Alonso signing up for a one year, two at the most, seat with Merc knowing that Antonelli is their choice for 2026 or '27

@Jem1381 Ай бұрын

it makes sense until you think about the rookies waiting in the wings and the capable drivers already on the grid, as much as i love Vettel there isnt space for him in my opinion

@phrophetsamgames Ай бұрын

"Hey Kimi you should drive for Mercedes" "Why?" "Pure head games" "Ok"

@StreetDreamzTT Ай бұрын

I really think its time the old heads make room for new talent. I wouldnt say seb has lost it but he's older now, he's a father. Im sure his thinking and thoughts are different from the era of him getting on his knees and praising the monster red bull that got him 4 wdc titles. I love his initiative for the new fuel and i hope he goes all in and sticks with it. Its time for new faces.

@soleneptune9498 Ай бұрын

This upload is aging like wine seeing that Formula 1 just put out an article that the Mercedes and vettel are in talks 😂😂

@Redlingstein Ай бұрын

Only PR by Toto 😂😂😂😂 and Seb. Seb wants PR for his LeMans and Toto wants to pretend that ‘he has options’ 😂😂😂

@sanjayvallabh Ай бұрын

Russell / Sainz - you heard it here first

@mehradraissi Ай бұрын

lol , I can't believe I just watched someone on the ladder talking 20 minutes about f1 just bcuz I love see.

@MrMattRanger Ай бұрын

As much of a fan as I am of Vettel I am really tired of no new seats opening up much less a retired driving coming back and taking a seat…

@Began13 Ай бұрын

I watched this video yesterday. Today Vettel is all the buzz about taking the Merc seat for 2025. With Hamilton hailing him as “an amazing option”. I think you opened the floodgates on this.

@irrationalgeographic9953 Ай бұрын

I love Seb but him getting a drive for Mercedes would again just show that F1 teams have little faith in the large talented young driver pool that deserve a seat. I would love to see Seb take the FIA head role. Seb has had a interest in the political side to F1 for many years which is unusual for a driver and I think he has a vision that would make him ideal for the top job at F1, he would also get universal support from all the teams.

@Mr2it3881 Ай бұрын

Love to see Seb come back.

@Eeraz Ай бұрын

Dunno I very much see him heading a Young Drivers Program in the Future but back in F1 for a Drive? With a Calendar that bloated ? Nah WEC is my guess if at all

@TFSMF2 Ай бұрын

It would be absolutely legendary

@LousySob Ай бұрын

Did we already forget how mid Vettel was in the end?

@FordHoard Ай бұрын

F1 "fans" have the memory of goldfish.

@jordanhinderliter3784 Ай бұрын

Nobody is mentioning Nico Rosberg! I know it’s been 8 years since he’s been in a formula one race, however he is still driving cars around tracks, and probably hasn’t lost that much

@Mightbejewish Ай бұрын

@lawvs. We need a logan sargeant video! (Wat do i know, im just a commenter 😂)

@The666opal111 Ай бұрын

But can Merc create a car with giga slow speed traction like his winning Red Bulls for his loved V style cornenring? Hardly.

@charleslegrerg3641 Ай бұрын

A Wec hypercar is absolutely not close to a F1 car in any way. Lmdh cars have kinda spec chassis, hybrid systems and gearboxes. Lmh and lmdh cars both are subject to performance windows and bop. The current lmp2 race lap record at le mans is faster than the lmdh record and only slightly slower than the lmh record. Also budget wise they are peanuts compared to f1, meanwhile lmp1 hybrids reached Budgets not unheard of in F1 and above the current budget cap at their height. They also do have doors and you don't enter through the window.

@miggygetright6344 Ай бұрын

I hope my lady loves me as much as this guy loves Mick Schumacher. Nobody is touting him for an F1 seat and this guy keeps saying he could be a full time driver for Mercedes, absolute bollocks, but love the channel

@chipsawdust5816 24 күн бұрын

Vettel said he doesn't want to go back to racing. He's raising a family and apparently likes his life as is. With 24 races it's worse for a family man than ever before.