Vettel shares early Ferrari contact details in new documentary
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 9:18 AM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
Sebastian Vettel revealed his first contact with Ferrari occurred in 2012, after winning his second Formula One title. At that time, he declined an opportunity to join the Scuderia while enjoying success at Red Bull. Vettel mentioned a congratulatory letter from then Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo, who later proposed a meeting regarding his contractual status. Although Vettel turned them down, he acknowledged leaving the door open for future discussions. The four-part documentary also reflects on his racing career, environmental engagements, and personal sacrifices. It is set to premiere on October 21, 2026.
- •Vettel first contacted Ferrari after his 2012 title.
- •He declined the offer while successful at Red Bull.
- •Documentary titled 'Being Sebastian Vettel' premieres October 21, 2026.
- •Vettel won 14 races with Ferrari but no titles.
- •The documentary discusses his environmental efforts.
- 9:18 AMYahoo Sports — Vettel: First Ferrari contact long before joining Scuderia
"Sebastian Vettel has revealed that his first contact with Ferrari dated back to after his second Formula One title but that he turned the Scuderia down at the time because he was happy and successful at Red Bull. "The first contact came in 2012 after the second title," Vettel said in a documentary on him by public broadcasters ARD, titled "Being Sebastian Vettel.
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