Vettel supports Verstappen in maintaining the championship battle.

      "Why not? I believe he has the ability to do it."

      Sebastian Vettel has returned to the Formula 1 paddock - not as a competitor, but to advocate for his new environmental initiative aimed at safeguarding the rainforests of South America. While his primary focus is on raising awareness about trees, the discussion quickly shifted to the title race involving Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri, and Max Verstappen. Dr. Helmut Marko from Red Bull has consistently drawn parallels between Verstappen's current position and Vettel's own thrilling comeback in 2010, when he overcame a significant deficit to secure his first world championship at the season finale. When questioned by Sky Italia about the possibility of a similar scenario unfolding, Vettel responded with a smile: "Why not? I think he’s capable of it. There are still a lot of points available, although clearly he’s not the favorite at the moment. That’s Lando Norris, who is currently leading the drivers’ standings." The 38-year-old did, however, warn that the unpredictable nature of the Interlagos circuit means anything can happen. "We can’t foresee how the weekend will turn out, as races in Sao Paulo often unfold in a completely wild manner," he noted. "Surprises are always a possibility on this track, so we’ll see how it all unfolds. But the racing is extremely thrilling to watch right now - and if Max keeps narrowing the gap, it will become even more exciting."