Vettel: “I couldn't imagine F1 without Monza”

During this weekend there will be the Italian Grand Prix, one of the most anticipated events of the entire Formula 1 season and will be the home event for Ferrari, whose factory is a few hundred kilometers from the Brianza circuit.

La Monza track has a special meaning for many drivers, anyone who stood on the podium felt the thrill and emotion of seeing the red tide beneath them, full of fans ready to support their favorites. Who on this circuit has experienced some of the best moments of his career is him Sebastian Vettel who, in Monza, won his first victory with Toro Rosso, while last year, on his debut in Red, he managed to earn a valuable second place: "In 2008 I was a kid: how time passes... But I will never forget the first Italian GP with Ferrari. Below is the red tide, it is the most beautiful podium in the world. And when you get on it with the Cavallino overalls, believe me, it's a completely different story. I had never felt those emotions with other uniforms. I hope to repeat myself: this time too we should go well” said the four-time world champion in an interview with Corriere della Sera.

Fortunately, Italy will not lose its Grand Prix as, today, it was confirmed by the President of the ACI, Angelo Sticchi Damiani, that the agreement with Bernie Ecclestone for Monza is now upon us. Vettel underlines how the Brianza track is something magical for Formula 1, not only for the great history behind it, but also for the great warmth that the fans show during the weekend: “I could never imagine F1 without Monza. It would be a nightmare. Every time I can't wait to return to this magical track: all those fans, that heat, the colorful banners, children and adults queuing for autographs and selfies since dawn. Goosebumps stuff” commented the German.

Gianluca D'Alessandro