The information had been circulating since the announcement of Vettel’s departure from Red Bull at the end of the season, and it is now official: Sebastian Vettel will replace Fernando Alonso at Scuderia Ferrari in 2015. The German driver will team up with Kimi R\u00e4ikk\u00f6nen, one of his friends in the paddock.<\/p>\n
Marco Mattiacci, the director of the Maranello team, welcomed the arrival of the four-time world champion, believing he will fit perfectly into the Ferrari spirit: \u00ab The Scuderia Ferrari has decided to place its trust in the youngest multiple world champion in the history of Formula 1. In F1 terms, Sebastian Vettel is a unique combination of youth and experience, and he brings with him a sense of team spirit that will prove invaluable when, with Kimi, they tackle the challenges ahead of us, as we aim to return to the forefront as quickly as possible. With Sebastian, we share our thirst for victory as well as enthusiasm, a strong work ethic, and tenacity; key elements for all members of the Scuderia to write a new chapter marked by victories in Ferrari’s history. \u00bb<\/p>\n
For Sebastian Vettel, this signing with Ferrari is a dream come true, as he explained: \u00ab The next stage of my Formula 1 career will be with Scuderia Ferrari and for me, the dream of a lifetime becomes reality. When I was a child, Michael Schumacher in a red car was my greatest idol, and now it’s an incredible honor to finally have the chance to drive a Ferrari. I already had a small taste of what the Ferrari spirit means when I won my first race at Monza in 2009, with a Prancing Horse engine built in Maranello. The Scuderia has a great tradition in this sport, and I am extremely motivated to help the team reach the top again. \u00bb<\/p>\n
On its website, Ferrari specifies that the duration of the contract between Vettel and the Prancing Horse is 3 years.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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