Sebastian Vettel makes first appearance for Ferrari

Sport360 staff 16:23 29/11/2014
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  • Ferrari new boy: Sebastian Vettel is seen on the pit at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

    Former world champion Sebastian Vettel on Saturday took to the wheel of a Ferrari for the first time following his move from Red Bull, Italian media reported.

    The German four-time world champion’s contract with Red Bull expired on Friday at midnight, and he wasted no time in getting into a car in the famous red of the Scuderia at the Fiorano circuit near Modena in central Italy.

    Vettel tried out a Ferrari 458 Italia before climbing into the F2012, the Formula One car used two seasons ago.

    For the occasion he wore a white helmet marked with the inscription “My first day with Ferrari” as well as the date, Gazzetta dello Sport reported.

    Vettel signed a three-year deal with Ferrari earlier this month that will see him team up with Kimi Raikkonen from next year.

    He replaces Fernando Alonso, who departs after a five-year spell in which he failed to deliver a world championship title, in large part due to Vettel’s recent domination.

    The 27-year-old was world champion in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 before losing his crown to Lewis Hamilton this year.

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