F1 drivers set for Race of Champions

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Sebastian Vettel

Nations Cup: Team Germany

Team-mate: Nico Hulkenberg

Previous ROC appearances: 6 (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012)

“This is a fun event and everyone who has been here before likes to come back if they get an invite. The best thing is just to spend time with guys who share a common passion. So it’s an honour to be on the grid – and obviously fighting for your nation is a privilege. I’m with Nico for the first time on Team Germany this year so we’ll push very hard to get the silverware back.

"Then on Saturday you try to do it on your own. I haven’t achieved that yet so I’ve still got some catching up to do. It’s a tough competition no matter who you’re standing next to on the startline. Anyone can win and two laps is not much time to get used to the car so the tricky bit is to get everything right.”