Sebastian Vettel has delivered his winning trophy from the Malaysian Grand Prix back to Ferrari's Maranello headquarters and told his team: "I want to be one of you, no more, no less".

Vettel returned to the top step of the podium in Malaysia, just two races into his Ferrari career and for the first time since the 2013 Brazilian Grand Prix. It also ended a winless streak for Ferrari stretching back to the Spanish Grand Prix of that same season.

The German driver brought the trophy back to Maranello and addressed the Ferrari staff, who he said deserved as much praise as he had received for the victory.

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"It was a very emotional moment," Vettel said. "I have won many races, but the first one with Ferrari is very, very special. On Sunday night I wanted to celebrate with the mechanics and I said to them, 'thanks a lot, but I want to be one of you, no more, no less'. I am part of the team and, even if out on track, I'm alone, I know that really I never am, because I am always with you. I want to thank you for giving me a nice car and I think, in fact I know, that we will experience many more great moments together."

Ferrari boss Maurizio Arrivabene also added some words, referring to Vettel's idol, seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher, who won five of those titles at Ferrari.

"I think that, the 'forza Ferrari!' from Seb over the radio immediately after taking the chequered flag, was not just for the achievement of a childhood dream, but also for memories of the moments spent with another great champion, who won so much for Ferrari, namely Michael and above all there was the joy of being there with all of you," Arrivabene said. "You have been here for such a long time and you deserve it."