Ferrari's first day of pre-season Formula One testing on Monday was close to perfection, a delighted Sebastian Vettel said after setting the fastest time and completing more laps than anyone else.

Sebastian Vettel says first day of testing was close to perfection

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Sebastian Vettel says first day of testing was close to perfection

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