Four-time World Champion Sebastian Vettel returned to the paddock at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix to unveil F1FOREST, a new initiative supported by Formula 1 and all 20 current drivers. With a busy schedule of public appearances across the weekend, Vettel also sat down with F1.com to discuss the project, his motivation to drive meaningful change, how much he’s enjoying the 2025 season, and whether he might someday rejoin the sport in a different role.
It was a clear Thursday morning at Interlagos as team members flowed through the circuit gates to begin preparations. Among the familiar ten team hospitality areas, an additional stand in the middle of the paddock announced F1FOREST’s visible presence at the event. The new installation underlined the initiative’s commitment to raising awareness and demonstrating driver and sport-wide backing at one of the season’s most vibrant venues.
Vettel’s return to the paddock for this launch combined public engagement with a broader conversation about legacy, purpose and the future of motorsport — both on and off the track — as he balances activism with an active interest in the 2025 campaign.