Toto Wolff, head of the Mercedes team competing in the Formula 1 World Championship, said on Friday that he does not rule out the possibility of signing retired German world champion Sebastian Vettel to lead the team next season, succeeding Briton Lewis Hamilton, who will leave at the end of the current season.
Vettel, 36, said earlier that he was thinking about returning to racing in 2025 and that he was talking to Wolff and others.
Hamilton, who will drive for Ferrari starting next season, said on Thursday that Vettel would be an amazing choice for Mercedes.
In response to a question about his interest in Vettel, the former four-time world champion, Wolff said: “Vettel is a person you cannot ignore.”
Wolf added, “I think his record in the tournament is exceptional. A break may also be good for reconsidering and evaluating your priorities and goals.”
Wolff confirmed that he has a short list of possible replacements for Hamilton, but explained that a final decision is not imminent.
Wolff added, “At this stage, I think it is still too early to decide on a contract… The picture will become clearer over the next few months.”
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