The Sakhir-based circuit first hosted Formula One in 2004, and has since provided some thrilling racing action.
Vettel, who is also a director of the Grand Prix Drivers' Association, has thrown his support behind the embattled Australian.
The Silverstone-based team, which is entering its second season back on the Formula One grid, unveiled the AMR22 in an online launch.
According to the FIA's early simulations, a 2022 car would retain 86 percent of its downforce while one car length behind another.
On his way to a career-best sixth place in the drivers' standings, the 22-year-old scored four podiums and earned his first pole position.
Germany has two iconic F1 circuits in the Hockenheimring and the Nurburgring. However, the current calendar has no German GP on it.
Max Verstappen snatched the lead from title rival Lewis Hamilton on the final lap to win the race and the Drivers' Championship.
Despite having finished on the podium seven times previously, all for Red Bull, Ricciardo's career highlights are with McLaren.
George Russell has joined the German team from Williams ahead of the 2022 season, replacing Valtteri Bottas.