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Sebastian Vettel Drives Schumacher’s Ferrari in Monza Tribute
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.
Sebastian Vettel drove Michael Schumacher’s iconic Ferrari F2002 for several laps at Monza.
Vettel performed donuts and waved to fans during the tribute ahead of the Italian Grand Prix.
His race suit carried the message, “For my friend Michael, there is still a race to win.”
Schumacher won his fifth Formula 1 title in the Ferrari F2002 in 2002.
Ferrari also unveiled a Schumacher-inspired Monza livery and race suits for Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc.
- Who
- Sebastian Vettel honored Michael Schumacher, with Ferrari drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc also taking part in related tributes.
- What
- Vettel drove Schumacher’s Ferrari F2002 at Monza, while Ferrari unveiled Schumacher-inspired racewear and a special livery.
- Where
- The Autodromo Nazionale Monza in Monza, Italy.
- When
- Ahead of the Monza Grand Prix on Sunday, during race week in Italy.
- Why
- The tributes recognized Schumacher’s impact on Formula 1 and Ferrari while he continues medical recovery after a 2013 skiing accident.
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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