Sebastian Vettel is exploring options for a return to top-tier motorsport.

Porsche's works Penske squad has slated the four-time Formula 1 champion for a comprehensive endurance evaluation in their Porsche 963 Le Mans hypercar at the Aragon track shortly.

"Vettel has already spent extensive time in a simulator to prepare for the Spanish circuit," according to Porsche's statement. The company also noted that the 36-year-old has completed a preliminary test run at Porsche's Weissach testing facility in Germany.

"I've always followed other racing series and my curiosity for endurance events encouraged me to just give it a shot," Vettel remarked.

"We will then see what happens next in this respect - at the moment there are no further plans for the future."

Michael Schmidt, a correspondent for Auto Motor und Sport, pointed out: "It is not clear whether Vettel will compete at Le Mans this year, but it is not impossible."

Schmidt suggested that should Vettel decide to enter the Le Mans race, he would likely need to participate in a similar sports car race as a form of preparation, potentially either at Imola in the upcoming month or at Spa in May. body check tags ::