Being a Formula One->ke662 world champion comes with many privileges. Take Sebastian Vettel for instance, who has won four F1 drivers' championship with Red Bull Racing->ke731. Not only does he get to drive and help develop the newest Infiniti->ke36 vehicles as the company's Director of Performance, he also has access to some of the most exclusive motorsport events. Most recently, the German became the first driver to lap the brand-new Formula One track in Sochi, Russia.

The Sochi Autodrom course has just been completed ahead of its maiden F1 race on October 12th, 2014, and Vettel has been assigned with running the first full lap. But don't expect to see him take on the 3.6-mile track in his Renault->ke72-powered Red Bull race car->ke148, as the German was handed an Infiniti Q50 Hybrid for that mission. A little disappointing given the track's race-oriented purpose, but at least we get to see a 369-horsepower hybrid being put through its paces in an unusual scenario.

Sochi Autodrom will host round 16 of the 2014 Formula One season on October 12th. The Russian race will be followed by the United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. Meanwhile, hit the play button above to watch Vettel hoon the Q50 at full throttle and share his thoughts on this new race track.

Click past the jump to see the remaining 2014 Formula One schedule.

Remaining Races in the 2014 Formula One Season

September 7, 8:00 AM: Italian Grand Prix

September 21, 8:00 AM: Singapore Grand Prix

October 5, 2:00 AM: Japanese Grand Prix

October 12, 7:00 AM: Russian Grand Prix

November 2, 3:00 PM: United States Grand Prix

November 9, 11:00 AM: Brazilian Grand Prix

November 23, 8:00 AM: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix