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Vettel joins Schumacher in Race of Champions

Scuderia Toro Rosso pilot Sebastian Vettel will partner seven-time F1 world champion Michael Schumacher at the Race of Champions. The race will be held December 16th at the Wembley stadium in London.

The Race of Champions is an annual event every December where the best racing drivers out of various series race against each other in a stadium with equal equipment.

"I've watched the Race of Champions on TV a lot and always hoped I could join the event one day," said Vettel. "I am really happy and honoured that I can join the challenge and to join Michael Schumacher for Team Germany."

The following drivers are confirmed:

Team England
Jenson Button
Andy Priaulx

Team Scotland
David Coulthard

Team Germany
Michael Schumacher
Sebastian Vettel

Team USA
Jimmie Johnson
Travis Pastrana

Team France
Sebastien Bourdais

Team Scandinavia
Tom Kristensen
Mattias Ekström

Team Finland
Heikki Kovalainen
Marcus Grönholm

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