Vettel completes Monza demo run in Schumacher’s Ferrari F2002
Sebastian Vettel drove Michael Schumacher’s 2002 Ferrari F2002 in a demonstration run at Monza ahead of the Italian Grand Prix. The appearance formed part of Ferrari’s tribute to 30 years since Schumacher’s debut with the team, and drew an emotional response from Vettel and fans.
Sebastian Vettel took part in a demonstration run at Monza ahead of the Italian Grand Prix, driving Michael Schumacher’s Ferrari F2002. Vettel, a four-time Formula 1 world champion, completed a handful of laps as part of the pre-race activities.
The run was staged on a weekend in which Ferrari celebrated the 30th anniversary of Schumacher’s debut with the team in 1996. According to the reports, the F2002 was running on sustainable fuel.
The appearance was described as an emotional tribute to Schumacher, whom Vettel has called his childhood hero and friend. Reports said the Monza crowd reacted strongly, while Vettel also spoke about feeling emotional after the run.
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