4-time System 1 champion Sebastian Vettel has shared a message on social media forward of his return to the paddock at this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix.
The German will pilot Michael Schumacher’s Ferrari F2002 at Monza for an honorary lap in tribute to the legendary driver.
Talking in regards to the run in a video shared on Instagram with the caption, “There may be nonetheless a race to win – for my good friend Michael”, Vettel defined: “Hey, everybody, I will be coming to Monza this Sunday, and I will likely be driving Michael’s automobile. I am very enthusiastic about it and I look ahead to it.
“Clearly, we do not see Michael anymore, however I am certain on Sunday, we are going to very a lot really feel him and listen to him. So will probably be an enormous privilege and an honour for me to drive his automobile. And, in fact, I am additionally wanting ahead to seeing you all.”
Followers have been fast to share their pleasure for the upcoming on-track second. “We miss you Seb!! Can’t wait to see you in Michael’s automobile,” one commented, whereas one other added: “That is going to be a really emotional second – we’re all so blissful for you Seb.”
Ferrari confirmed Vettel’s return to an F1 cockpit because it unveiled its Italian Grand Prix livery, which is a tribute to Schumacher. The Schumacher celebrations arrive 30 years after his first season with the Maranello outfit in 1996 and simply days earlier than the anniversary of his first win at Monza as a Ferrari driver.
The tribute livery relies on the F310, which was the automobile that Schumacher and Eddie Irvine drove in 1996.
Vettel retired from full-time racing on the finish of the 2022 F1 season. He has since accomplished present runs within the 1992 Williams FW14B and the 1993 McLaren MP4/8, powered by sustainable fuels as a part of his Race With out Hint marketing campaign.
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