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Sebastian Vettel Drives Schumacher’s Ferrari in Monza Tribute

Sebastian Vettel Drives Schumacher’s Ferrari in Monza Tribute
Sebastian Vettel drives Michael Schumacher's Ferrari F2002 in tribute to F1 legend · thehansindia.com

Sebastian Vettel drove an old Ferrari race car to honor Michael Schumacher.

The car was called the Ferrari F2002.

Schumacher used it when he won his fifth Formula 1 championship in 2002.

Vettel drove several laps at the Monza track in Italy.

He waved to fans and spun the car around in donuts.

His suit included a special message for Schumacher.

Vettel said driving the car made him feel close to his friend.

Ferrari also created special car colors and race suits inspired by Schumacher.

The tributes took place before the Italian Grand Prix.

Key facts

Tribute driver
Sebastian Vettel
Honored legend
Michael Schumacher
Car driven
Ferrari F2002
Schumacher’s 2002 achievement
He won his fifth career Formula 1 title.
Track
Autodromo Nazionale Monza
Ferrari tribute drivers
Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc
Special livery detail
Seven white stars represented Schumacher’s seven titles.

Quotes

Sebastian Vettel

Four-time Formula 1 world champion and former Ferrari driver

“I am caught up in mixed feelings. On one hand, it is such a beautiful car to drive, such a beautiful piece of machinery, but much more than that, it is Michael's car. He is not here today, but I felt him a lot in these laps, and I hope you heard him and felt him as well.”
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“Thank you for the opportunity. I love racing. I know I have quit racing, but in my heart, I am still a lover. I do deeply care for the sport, the cars, the fans and the Tifosi. Today is Michael's moment, and we send all our love and emotions to him.”
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