LEWIS HAMILTON’S surprise transfer to Ferrari has “triggered something” that could see a Formula One world champion return to the grid, according to Ralf Schumacher. And the move is now said to have piqued the interest for a return to the sport for four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel. Speaking to Sky Sports, six-time race winner Schumacher named 36-year-old Vettel as one possible candidate to replace Hamilton at the Silver Arrows. Schumacher said: “I’ve heard that Sebastian Vettel wants to drive again. Vettel retired from the sport at the end of 2022 after 299 race starts for Toro Rosso, Red Bull, Ferrari and Aston Martin.

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