Sebastian Vettel and Mick Schumacher are set to return to the track. Sebastian Vettel and Mick Schumacher are set to return to the track. The pair have been named as drivers in the 2025 Race of Champions (ROC), which will see the Formula One stars join forces for Team Germany. The two-day event is set to take place at the Accor Stadium in Sydney next March, with Vettel and Schumacher participating in the ROC Nations Cup element of the competition on the Friday. Vettel and Schumacher are not expected to be the only familiar faces in the lineup in Australia though. Seven-time Supercars winner Jamie Whincup has also been announced as a driver in Sydney, and other big-name announcements are anticipated in what promises to be an exciting few days of racing. Vettel teamed up with Michael Schumacher, father of Mick, to win the Nations Cup for Germany on six occasions previously, and he will be hoping to prove equally successful when linking up with his son in Australia.
Vettel stated after his participation was announced, “I’m delighted to be returning to the Race of Champions and teaming up with Mick again.”
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Schumacher, Mercedes’ current backup driver, seems as excited about the thought of competing at ROC. He added: “Australia is one of my favorite destinations, and representing Germany alongside Sebastian at ROC Sydney will undoubtedly be a lot of fun.
“After finishing second in the individual ROC in Sweden in 2023 and in the ROC Nations Cup at ROC Mexico with Seb, the goal this time has to be the overall winners trophy both in the ROC Nations Cup on Friday night and in the individual Race of Champions on Saturday.”
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