Overview

• Vettel confirmed he will not return to Formula 1 as a driver, declaring that phase of his career over.
• He said stepping into an advisory or management capacity in the sport is "absolutely conceivable."
• Informal talks about succeeding Helmut Marko at Red Bull Racing have not advanced, with Marko highlighting the role’s full-time demands.
• He tested a World Endurance Championship prototype last year and described it as fun but noted no concrete plans have emerged.
• Vettel emphasized his contentment with family life and sustainability projects and said he is under no pressure to commit to new racing ventures.