Sebastian Vettel wears 'my first day at Ferrari' helmet during test drive with new Formula One team

Sebastian Vettel is testing with Ferrari for the first time since signing with the Formula One team.

The Gazzetta dello Sport reports that the German driver was at the wheel of an F2012 from two seasons ago at Ferrari's private Fiorano circuit.

It was announced last week that Vettel, who won four consecutive F1 titles at Red Bull, had signed a three-year deal with Ferrari to replace Fernando Alonso.

VIDEO Scroll down for Sebastian Vettel testing his new Ferrari at the Fiorano track

Sebastian Vettel steers an F2012 car from two seasons ago at Ferrari's private Fiorano circuit in Italy

Sebastian Vettel steers an F2012 car from two seasons ago at Ferrari's private Fiorano circuit in Italy

German racing driver Vettel wore a white helmet with 'my first day at Ferrari' written on it

German racing driver Vettel wore a white helmet with 'my first day at Ferrari' written on it

Vettel joined Ferrari on a three-year deal after leaving Red Bull at the end of last season

Vettel joined Ferrari on a three-year deal after leaving Red Bull at the end of last season

Vettel wore a white helmet that had the words, 'My first day at Ferrari' plus Saturday's date, written on it.

The 27-year-old faces a difficult challenge to restore Ferrari to prominence, with the Italian team having just concluded its first season without a win since 1993.

Vettel also struggled this year, finishing 217 points behind F1 champion Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes. 

Vettel test drives a Ferrari 458 Special at the race track in Italy during his first day at his new team

Vettel test drives a Ferrari 458 Special at the race track in Italy during his first day at his new team

The 27-year-old takes a F2012 car for a test drive after swapping Red Bull for Ferrari

The 27-year-old takes a F2012 car for a test drive after swapping Red Bull for Ferrari

 

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