Four-time F1 world champion, 37, reveals he is ‘not allowed to race anymore'

SEBASTIAN VETTEL is no longer allowed to race - under instruction from his kids.
The former professional driver won the Formula 1 Championship four times between 2010-2013.
He quit F1 in 2022 after racing with Aston Martin for two years, finishing 12th both seasons.
Vettel, 37, admits he is happy in retirement and even if he wanted to make a return, he has been told he is not allowed to - by his children.
He told Sky Sports Germany F1: "My kids told me I'm not allowed to race anymore because they like me so much.
"It's wonderful to hear that.
"Family harmony still exists. I've learned a lot about myself during this time. I'm very content, and I don't get bored."
Vettel has three children with his wife Hanna Prater - daughters Emilie, 11 and Mathilda, 9, and a son.
The German, who raced for Red Bull for six years, now works for the organisation in Saudi Arabia where he teaches girls Go-Karting as part of the Race4Women event.
However his long-term future could lie in F1, potentially in a role with Red Bull as an advisor, succeeding Helmut Marko.
Marko said of Vettel and his own future at Red Bull: "No decision has been made yet, but it's also quite clear: At some point, it won't be possible anymore—also due to age.
"It would be great if someone like Sebastian Vettel would take over.
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"On the one hand, there's the junior program. He's already working with girls in go-karting in Saudi Arabia.
"And the other is the larger, strategic direction of a Formula 1 team. I think Sebastian has found himself and now knows what he wants to do in the future—and that's primarily motorsport."
Responding to the rumours, Vettel said: "We're still working out what it could look like. But I don't want to impose myself."

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