Source: REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed
[Saba Sports News] Four-time Formula 1 World Champion Sebastian Vettel revealed to German media a significant signal: if he were to take over Red Bull from Helmut Marko, he would lead the team toward a “new direction.” The retired F1 legend stated bluntly: “Marko’s era cannot be replicated, but Red Bull needs a new leader for a new age.” This statement shook Milton Keynes like a depth charge, hinting at a potentially most radical change since the founding of the Red Bull dynasty 20 years ago. Newly disclosed internal documents from Red Bull show that Vettel has submitted a 50-page “Red Bull 2030 Plan”. The plan includes five revolutionary measures: establishing the world’s first F1 electrification technology research center; reducing the dropout rate of the training camp from 70% to 30%; introducing mental health support systems for drivers; forming a sustainable development technology team; reforming the team’s “wolf culture.” More shockingly, Vettel demanded ultimate decision-making power in race car development, which will directly threaten the position of the current technical director Pierre Wache. According to sources close to Vettel, this German driver is building his own technical team, including the former Ferrari strategy director and Mercedes aerodynamics expert. Meanwhile, several young drivers from the Red Bull academy have publicly expressed their support for Vettel, calling his reform proposals “showcasing the warmth of humanity.”