Sebastian Vettel makes rare F1 paddock appearance at Sao Paulo GP

Sebastian Vettel might be in attendance at this weekend’s F1 Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

The four-time world champion referred to as time on his F1 profession on the finish of the 2022 season.

Since then, Vettel has solely made occasional appearances within the F1 paddock.

Vettel attended the 2023 Japanese Grand Prix to advertise ‘BUZZIN’ CORNER’, an initiative to boost consciousness for biodiversity.

The German had the assist of the F1 grid and workforce principals, who joined him at Flip 2, the place 11 insect lodges had been put in.

Vettel was additionally in Saudi Arabia to advertise ‘Race4Women’, an initiative set as much as additional develop grassroots karting within the nation.

Vettel will now be current at Interlagos this weekend, organisers of the race have confirmed by way of Instagram.

The 53-time grand prix winner might be within the fan zone on Saturday, giving Brazilian followers a uncommon probability to fulfill the previous Purple Bull and Ferrari driver.

Vettel’s success in Brazil

Vettel loved nice success in Brazil over time.

His victory on the 2010 Brazilian Grand Prix ensured he remained within the title hunt going into the ultimate race.

It was additionally the race the place Purple Bull secured their maiden F1 constructors’ title.

Two years later, Vettel survived Lap 1 injury to beat Fernando Alonso to the 2012 title.

Vettel added one other victory in 2013, taking 9 consecutive wins to spherical off a record-breaking yr.

His report of consecutive victories was solely overwhelmed by Max Verstappen in 2023.

Vettel was additionally victorious in Brazil with Ferrari in 2017, overtaking Valtteri Bottas on the opening lap.