F1 2023: Mick Schumacher, Fernando Alonso, Daniel Ricciardo? Who will replace Sebastian Vettel at Aston Martin?

The retirement of Sebastian Vettel leaves Aston Martin with a difficult task to find a new driver ahead of the 2023 season. The 35-year-old German has endured a tough season with the British outfit and shown interest in activism and other aspects of his life.

It perhaps comes as no surprise that the four-time world champion has decided to step away from the sport. Ad/> But even if Vettel had given earlier notice to his team about his intentions, there is no obvious move to make, looking at which drivers could be available for next season.

Formula 1Vettel to retire at the end of 2022 season3 HOURS AGO We look at the potential options for Aston Martin as they search for an adequate replacement. Daniel Ricciardo The McLaren driver is struggling this season with a general acceptance that, whatever the reason, Daniel Ricciardo is failing to match the team’s expectations, which is not helped by team-mate Lando Norris’ excellent form.

While McLaren have said that they intend to keep hold of Ricciardo there could be the chance for him to move on to another established team, where he would offer experience to Lance Stroll, and give McLaren the chance to bring in a fresh face without having to awkwardly accommodate Ricciardo for another year. Vettel to retire at the end of 2022 season Wolff praises Hamilton, Russell but says Mercedes must 'work out how to win' Exclusive: 'Leave it alone' — Horner hits out at floor changes for 2023 /> Nyck de Vries Nyck de Vries made his first F1 outing for Mercedes as one of their reserve drivers at Paul Ricard, and Lewis Hamilton said after the successful French Grand Prix that the Dutchman had handled himself well, and helped the team.