News Details
Ferrari passed on opportunity to sign 'too immature' Vettel
Former Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo says the Scuderia considered poaching Sebastian Vettel from Red Bull at the end of 2008 but deemed the young German "too immature" at the time. After stepping up to F1 with Toro Rosso in the latter part of the 2007 season, Vettel was awarded a full-time seat with the Faenza-based squad the following year. And the 21-year-old made the most of his big break, winning in spectacular fashion from pole position the Italian Grand Prix at Monza. The feat put Vettel on Ferrari's radar and incited then Scuderia consultant Michael Schumacher to talk up his young countryman's skills to Maranello's top brass. But the Scuderia ultimately declined to...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Ferrari deemed Vettel too immature in 2008
Ferrari considered stealing Sebastian Vettel from Red Bull in 2008 but...
5y ago from PlanetF1.com
Ferrari deemed Vettel too ‘immature' in 2008
Ferrari considered stealing Sebastian Vettel from Red Bull in 2008 but...
5y ago from PlanetF1.com
'We thought Vettel was too immature for Ferrari'
Sebastian Vettel is currently driving for Ferrari, but if it had been up...
5y ago from GPBlog.com
Vettel open to racing ‘something else' after F1
Reportedly considering a one-year offer from Ferrari for 2021, Sebastian...
5y ago from PlanetF1.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
“Unacceptable conditions” - Alex Rins, Alex...
No description available...
1h ago from Motorsport.com
MotoGP Brazilian GP: Marco Bezzecchi leads Jorge...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
Marco Bezzecchi and Jorge Martin dominate as Aprilia...
Marco Bezzecchi dominated the Brazilian MotoGP Grand Prix to secure...
2h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Marc Marquez: Brazil GP mistake came at corner where...
No description available...
1h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Legacy Grand Prix of Long Beach promoter Jim...
No description available...
21h ago from Motorsport.com
Takuma Sato set for Indy 500 return with Rahal...
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Takuma Sato makes Indy 500 return with RLL
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing has announced that Takuma Sato will drive...
5d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Helio Castroneves confirms return for 26th...
Helio Castroneves has confirmed that he will take part in the upcoming...
5d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Kalle Rovanpera’s Super Formula programme suspended...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Kalle Rovanpera’s Super Formula programme paused...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
WRC Safari Rally Kenya: Oliver Solberg wants more rain...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Takamoto Katsuta breaks down in tears after...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal latest: We will use pain of defeat in title...
No description available...
1h ago from SkySports.com
Arsenal v Man City | Carabao Cup final playback
Relive the story of the day as Man City won 2-0 over Arsenal in the...
50m ago from SkySports.com
Ian Wright questions Arsenal mentality after Man City...
Ian Wright has questioned Arsenal’s mentality following their 2-0 defeat...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
What opposition players did to Kepa after Arsenal...
There was a notable moment of sportsmanship involving Kepa Arrizabalaga...
2h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Max Verstappen 'isn't happy' at Red Bull and George Russell...
Concerns have been raised over George Russell's... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
Kim Kardashian at the Japanese Grand Prix? Lewis Hamilton...
F1 legend Lewis Hamilton has been spotted once... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
Fernando Alonso reveals when Aston Martin will have...
Fernando Alonso has revealed when Aston Martin... Read More »
3h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
