Vettel drives a Ferrari for the first time (Update)
11/29/14
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| Sebastian Vettel drove this F2012 today |
Former world champion Sebastian Vettel has taken to the wheel of a Ferrari for the first time following his move from Red Bull, Italian media has 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 the famous red car 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.