Ferrari’s 1000th Formula 1 race coincides with the series’ first visit to the stunning Mugello circuit for the Tuscan Grand Prix, though it was Racing Point who stole Thursday’s headlines.
Vettel will depart Ferrari at the end of the current season, with current McLaren driver Carlos Sainz Jr. stepping into the four-time world champion’s seat next year.
Linked to a Racing Point move in 2021 for its rebrand as Aston Martin Racing for some time, Sergio Perez’s announcement of his departure on Wednesday night paved the way for Vettel’s move – which was confirmed on Thursday.
In the latest Autosport Podcast, Autosport’s Grand Prix Editor Alex Kalinauckas discusses the latest moves in the driver market with Motorsport.com’s F1 Editor Jonathan Noble ahead of this weekend’s Tuscan GP.