Archive · 7 Sep 2026

Sebastian Vettel Drives Schumacher’s Ferrari F2002 in Emotional Monza Tribute

Sebastian Vettel Drives Schumacher’s Ferrari F2002 in Emotional Monza Tribute

Sebastian Vettel drove a famous Ferrari race car to honor Michael Schumacher.

The car was the F2002, which Schumacher used to win the 2002 championship.

Vettel drove it around the Monza track in Italy before the Italian Grand Prix.

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

Vettel said driving it made him feel close to Schumacher.

He became emotional because Schumacher was his childhood idol, friend, and fellow Ferrari driver.

Vettel retired from Formula 1 at the end of 2022 but said he still loves racing and its fans.

Ferrari also used special colors and clothing to remember Schumacher.

Seven stars on the car represented Schumacher’s seven world championships.

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