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That was definitely not the most enjoyable race for Nico Rosberg with Vettel and Max coming up at the end, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Mercedes F1 bosses Toto Wolff and Niki Lauda were unhappy with Hamilton slowing down the pace to back up his team-mate Rosberg into the clutches of rivals Vettel and Verstappen at the end of Abu Dhabi's Grand Prix, 2016

Final podium shot with Nico Rosberg as the new World Champion 2016, Nico's race engineer Tony Ross, race winner but dethroned champion Lewis Hamilton, and Sebastian Vettel, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Winners nectar for Nico Rosberg, the new World Champion, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Sebastian Vettel as third, marking his first podium since Italy in September this year, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

After his Formula 1 debuit in 2006, Nico Rosberg had finaly reached his World Championship target, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Podium shot with World Champion Nico Rosberg, Hamilton and Vettel, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2016 podium with World Champion Nico Rosberg, race winner Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel

Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel secured 3rd place in Sunday's 2016 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the final race of the 2016 F1 season

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari

Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari, leads Ricciardo and team-mate Vettel, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari

Vettel's Ferrari in the pits, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Kimi Raikkonen wins qualifying 11-10 against Ferrari team-mate Vettel, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari, put's his car on grid position five, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari

Sebastian Vettel get's a ride after having to stopp his Ferrari due to gearbox issues on Friday, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari, arrives at his pits during Friday practice session, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

"Seb" Vettel arrives in the paddock

Sebastian Vettel consoled the tifosi with third place for Ferrari, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Podium shot with Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes' electronics head Evan Short, race winner Nico Rosberg and Sebastian Vettel, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel gave the tifosi some cheer by standing third on the podium, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari

Both Ferraris of Sebastian Vettel and Raikkonen, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Early race laps with leader Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, both Ferraris of Vettel and Raikkonen, and Bottas' Williams, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Race leader Nico Rosberg in his Mercedes ahead of Vettel, Ferrari, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, in the lead ahead of Vettel, Raikkonen, Bottas, Ricciardo and the slow starting Hamilton, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, leads Vettel in the first Ferrari, Raikkonen takes 3rd position ahead of Bottas, Ricciardo and Hamilton, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Sebastian Vettel's father Norbert (left) on the stand at 1st chicane, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Sebastian Vettel slips into his Ferrari, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Sebastian Vettel in racing mode before the start, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Vettel's car on the grid, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari, beeing pushed to his position on the grid, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Call for autographs: Ferrai fans and their driver Sebastian Vettel, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Moko meets four-time F1 World Champion and Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

German Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel and his fans at Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

The top three drivers after qualifying: 2nd Nico Rosberg, 1st Lewis Hamilton and 3rd Sebastian Vettel, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Pole setter Lewis Hamilton, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari

Sebastian Vettel gets out of his Ferrari after qualifying 3rd, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari, after qualifying, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari driver

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari enters the pits, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari

Sebastian Vettel with his new sponsored eyewear, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Thursday drivers press conference with Gutierrez, Button, Sainz, Vettel, Magnussen and Raikkonen (top left to buttom right), Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Sebastian Vettel

Pirelli says Vettel's tyre failure were caused by debris, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

Vettel's Ferrari had a right rear tyre failure on the start/finish straight on lap 27 out of 71, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari, is out of the race on lap 27, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari, passing the Steiermark landscape, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

Obvius degradation on his super soft tyres: Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

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Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari

Rio Haryanto, Manor-Mercedes, in front of Vettel

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Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari

German Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel beeing interviewed, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

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Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari, on intermediate tyres as the track dries, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari, with the safety car still deployed, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Vettel's Ferrari at grid position 4, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari

Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Sebastian Vettel drives his Ferrari at Mirabeau corner during qualifying session for the Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari

Vittorio, owner of the Fossati near Monza, a traditional hotel for drivers and journalists, together with Sebastian Vettel's father Norbert, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Sebastian Vettel

Confident for the 2016 season: Sebastian Vettel, fourth after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2015

Sebastian Vettel recovers from his Q1 exit to finish fourth in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2015

Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari, ahead of team-mate Vettel, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2015

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari, in front of the Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi Hotel, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2015

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari

Sebastian Vettel disappointed to be starting so far back on the grid this time, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2015

Vettel's grid girl

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari

The final season driver's championship group shot, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2015

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari, driving the Pirelli soft tyre compound

Start for the qualifying session, with Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari, driving out of the pits, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2015

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari, drives out of the pits, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2015

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari

Sebastian Vettel's Ferrari suffers a puncture after a first-lap collision with Daniel Ricciardo's Red Bull, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari

Vettel talks to his engineer Riccardo Adami, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel on the grid, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

Ferrari drivers Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel

Sebastian Vettel and Thomas Ueberall, international motorsports chief for Red Bull in paddock, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

The usual top three qualifyers: While Sebastian Vettel claimes 3rd grid position in his Ferrari (on the left), pole position went this time to Nico Rosberg, with his team-mate Lewis Hamilton 2nd (right), Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

Vettel's Ferrari

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari, into turn 13, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari

Sebastian Vettel in the pits

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari

Sebastian Vettel beeing interviewed after the race, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

Sebastian Vettel, second in the Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

Sebastian Vettel, Geoffrey Willis, Lewis Hamilton and Felipe Massa, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel, 2nd at Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2015

Truly very happy with his 2nd place: Sebastin Vettel, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

World champion Lewis Hamilton came home in first place at Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2015

2nd place for the local hero: Ferrari's new driver since this 2015 season, Sebastian Vettel, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

The best second-place place finish he'd ever had: Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

Sebastian Vettel, 2nd for Ferrari, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

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Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari

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Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari

2nd placed Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari, followed by both Williams' of Massa and Botta, as Rosberg squeezes himself ahead of Perez' Force India, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

Early race laps with leader Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, and Vettel, Ferrari, in 2nd place, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

The field at the 1st chicane: Leader Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, followed by Vettel in the Ferrari, both Williams' of Massa and Bottas, Perez in the Force India and Rosberg in the 2nd Mercedes, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, leads Vettel through turn one, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

Start for the Italian Grand Prix, 2015, with Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, in the lead ahead of Vettel and Massa

Warm-up lap with Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, followed by both Ferraris of Raikkonen and Vettel, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

Vettel's grid girl, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

Vettel's helmet

Four-time drivers F1 World Champion, Sebastian Vettel

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari, after turn 2

Forth place for Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari

Vettel, Massa, Hulkenberg and Verstappen, 1st corner at Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari

The race is on again with both Mercedes of Rosberg and Hamilton in the lead, followed by Vettel, Massa and Hulkenberg, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, leads Lewis Hamilton, Vettel and Massa, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

Sebastian Vettel

Sebastian Vettel

Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel gets ready for the start

Nico Hulkenberg sitting next to both Ferrari drivers Vettel and Raikkonen, drivers parade on Sunday morning, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

The top three qualifyers: Nico Rosberg as 2nd, pole-setter Lewis Hamilton, and Sebastian Vettel as 3rd, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel takes a look at the season's best car after qualifying session, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari, during the final practice session on Saturday morning for the Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari, during Friday morning practice, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

Sebastian Vettel wearing a sort of "Steirerhut", Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

Ferrari driver, German Sebastian Vettel

Sebastian Vettel after the podium ceremony, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2015

Sebastian Vettel, happy by finishing 2nd, race winner Nico Rosberg, and a very sad Lewis Hamilton after his late race strategic error, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2015

Sebastian Vettel took 2nd place in the F1 Monaco Grand Prix, 2015

Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel finishes 2nd at the Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2015

Nico Rosberg holds off Vettel and Hamilton to win the Monaco Grand Prix 2015

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari

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Third placed Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2015

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, leads away the feld ahead of team-mate Nico Rosberg and Sebastian Vettel in the Ferrari, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2015

Sebastian Vettel talkes to his Ferrari race engineer Riccardo Adami, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2015

Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel

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Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari

Final podium shot with Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes senior race engineer Tony Ross, winner Nico Rosberg and Sebastian Vettel, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

Finishing 3rd with Ferrari: Sebastian Vettel, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

Another 3rd place for Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari, passing the main straight, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, has the better start and leads the Spanish Grand Prix, while team-mate Hamilton looses momentarily his 2nd position to Ferrari driver Vettel, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

German Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel, 3rd on the grid, gets out of his car, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

3rd on the grid: Sebastian Vettel, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

Sebastian Vettel relaxing at the drivers parade lap, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

Felipe Massa (looking to his litle son) and both Ferrari drivers Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

Ferrari drivers Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

Nico Rosberg dominated qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix, beating Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton to record his first pole position of the 2015 Formula 1 season

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari

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Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari

Sebastian's father, Norbert Vettel, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

Four-times World Champion Sebastian Vettel

4th place for Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Both Ferraris of Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen under pressure from Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, while Ricciardo's Red Bull produces sparks, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, brakes for the first corner, as Rosberg, Vettel and Raikkonen battle for 2nd position, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Start for the Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015, with Hamilton, Mercedes, and Vettel, Ferrari, in the lead. Massa, Williams, is about to join the race from the pitlane.

Sebastian Vettel's Ferrari at grid position no. 2, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Cooled off Sebastian Vettel, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Last but not least, the Ferrari drivers Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Team-mates in balance: Ferrari drivers Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari team-mates, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Bernie talkes to Seb, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

The top three qualifyers: Sebastian Vettel as 2nd, pole setter Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg as 3rd, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari, just about to start his qualifying session, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari

The 2015 Ferrari drivers Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

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Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari

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Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari driver

Sebastian Vettel

Sebastian Vettel

Sebastian Vettel, now a Ferrari driver after 6 seasons and 4 world championship titles with Red Bull Racing, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel

RTL TV appointment for Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault

Farewell for Sebastian Vettel in the Red Bull pits, next to him Christan Horner and Helmut Marko, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Farewell for Sebastian Vettel in the Red Bull pits, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Vettel's Red Bull-Renault car being prepared for the race, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Drivers group shot ahead of the final race, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Sebastian Vettel

Sebastian Vettel

Sebastian Vettel in paddock on Sunday race day, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Sebastian Vettel on Sunday race day, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Daniel Ricciardo and Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull-Renault arrived in parc ferme after qualifying, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault

Sebastian Vettel

Sebastian Vettel

Sebastian Vettel, German Formula 1 World Champion from 2010-2013

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault

Thursday press conference, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault

The early laps: Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, leading Magnussen (McLaren), Massa (Williams), Hamilton in the 2nd Mercedes and Vettel (Red Bull), Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

Leader Rosberg's away, followed by Magnussen, Massa, Hamilton and Vettel, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

Sebastian Vettel, beeing interviewed by Ebel from RTL TV, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault driver, starts from P8 on the grid, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

Kai Ebel from RTL Televison, welcomes the German TV audience just ahead of his interview with Sebastian Vettel, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

Sebastian Vettel with his race engineer Rocquelin, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

Sebastian Vettel with his race engineer Rocquelin (right), Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel

Raikkonen and Sebastin Vettel sitting on the drivers parade truck

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault, drives through the Parabolica

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault, back to the pits

World Champion of the past four seasons, Sebastian Vettel, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

Sebastian Vettel finishes 4th, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault, after his pit stop, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault, makes his 3rd and last pit stop, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault, makes his 3rd and last pit stop, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault, makes his 3rd and last pit stop, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Red Bull pit crew ready for Sebastian Vettel, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault, in front of Alonso's Ferrari, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault, behind Bottas' Williams, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Race clear again, with leader Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, followed by Bottas in the Williams, Vettel in the Red Bull and Alonso's Ferrari, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

The safety car is out for two laps. Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, in the lead, followed by Bottas, Vettel, Alonso and Hulkenberg, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Sebastian Vettel answering questions on the grid, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Sebastian Vettel

Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel with his race engineer Rocquelin on the grid, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Sebastian Vettel on the grid, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault, back to the pits, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault, passes the grand stand, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault, back to the pits during Friday morning practice session, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault, drives through the pit lane

Sebastian Vettel shoos by into Red Bulls Energy Station

Bernie Ecclestone joking with Sebastian Vettel on the grid, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2014

Bernie Ecclestone comes to visit Sebastian Vettel, a low 12th on the grid, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2014

Vettel and Rocquelin on the grid

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault, at turn 5

Sebastian Vettel sitting in his Red Bull car

As usual, Vettel has a new helmet design, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2014

Sebastian Vettel in the Red Bull pits before practice

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault, at swimming pool section, Monaco Grand Prix, 2014

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault, during the 1st safety car period, Monaco Grand Prix, 2014

Lap 2 and the safety car is out for the first time: Leader Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, drives through Ste Devote, followed by team-mate Hamilton, Vettel and Raikkonen, Monaco Grand Prix, 2014

Vettel's grid girl, Monaco Grand Prix, 2014

Sebastian Vettel on the grid

Sebastian Vettel with his race engineer Rocquelin on the grid, Monaco Grand Prix, 2014. The German will start from 4th position.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault, drives into the pits

World Champion Sebastian Vettel

Sebastian Vettel makes the utmost by finishing in 4th position, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull, making up positions in midfield, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen on their way to the drivers parade, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Sebastian Vettel surrounded by the press

Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel has to retire from qualifying, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull, drives back to the pits during qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull, drives for another qualifying lap, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault, driving out of the pits for qualifying, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault

Word Champion Sebastian Vettel

Race lap 38, P5 for Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel, 16 sec. behind Alonso

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull, finishes his stop

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull, making his pit stop

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull, making his pit stop

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, leading Vettel, Alonso, Ricciardo and Massa into first corner, Shanghai, Chinese Grand Prix, 2014

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, leading Vettel, Alonso and Ricciardo into first corner, Shanghai, Chinese Grand Prix, 2014

Vettel stands beside his Red Bull car on the grid, while Renault enineers work on a engine mapping program, Shanghai, Chineese Grand Prix, 2014

Sebastian Vettel on the grid

Sebastian Vettel and his race engineer Rocquelin on the grid

After arriving at his grid position, Sebastian Vettel, four-time World Champion, takes off his helmet, Shanghai, Chinese Grand Prix, 2014

Vettel steps out of his Red Bull car

Sebastian Vettel has just arrived at his grid position for the Chinese Grand Prix

As Formula 1 racing legend Michael Schumacher remains in critical condition in a French clinic after a ski accident, Chinese fans show threir thoughts at the race track, Shanghai, Chinese Grand Prix, 2014

Sebastian Vettel after qualifying

Daniel Ricciardo, obviously proud after qualifying. The Australian has out-qualified his four-time champion team-mate Vettel three times this season, Shanghai, Chinese Grand Prix, 2014

The top three drivers after qualifying, with pole setter Lewis Hamilton in the middle, 2nd Daniel Ricciardo (left) and Sebastian Vettel as 3rd

Sebastian Vettel in parc ferme after Saturday's qualifying

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull

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World Champion of the last four seasons, Sebastian Vettel

Seabstian Vettel, truly delighted after yet another victory so far, being interviewed by Martin Brundle on the podium, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2013

Another victory for German Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel

Podium ceremony with both winning Red Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber and Nico Rosberg of Mercedes, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2013

Helmut Marko takes a phone call while his winning Red Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber are on their way to podium ceremony, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2013

The winning Red Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber after the race

Another dominant victory for German Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel. The world champion of the past four years gains his 11th Grand Prix victory of the season, the 7th in a row.

Winner Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull, arrives in parc ferme

Race leader Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault, quickly pulling away, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2013

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault, in the lead, followed by Rosberg, Webber, Grosjean and Hamilton, while Massa, Ferrari, rejoins the followers on the track, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2013

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault, takes the lead at the start, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2013

Sebastian Vettel takes the lead from Red Bull team-mate Mark Webber, Hamilton tries to gain positions (far right, Mercedes, yellow onboard camera), Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2013

Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel of the Red Bull team in the lead, while Hamilton (Mercedes, yellow onboard camera) tries to gain positions by squeezing from right to left, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2013

Just before the start: Both Red Bull drivers Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel on the front row of the grid, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2013

Moments before the warming-up lap with the Red Bull drivers Webber and Vettel on the front row of the grid, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2013

German RTL presenter Kai Ebel interviews Sebastian Vettel on the grid

After qualifying, the fastest three drivers get ready for the usual photo shoot

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault, drives out of the pits on Saturday practice session

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault

Sebastian Vettel and Gavin Ward, Red Bull's performance engineer, on the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix podium, 2013

Sebastian Vettel seems to be happy, even though he's not achieved pole position this time

Podium shot of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2013: Gavin Ward, Red Bull's performance engineer, Mark Webber, as 2nd placed, winner Sebastian Vettel, and 3rd placed Nico Roaberg of Mercedes

Sebastian Vettel gets ready for Saturday's practice session

The fastest three drivers in qualifying are Sebastian Vettel (left, as the 2nd fastest), Mark Webber (middle as pole setter) and Nico Rosberg

Supporters of Germany's four-times world champion Sebastian Vettel on the grandstand

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault, passes Abu Dhabi's Yas Viceroy Hotel

Sun is falling as race leader Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault, drives out of turn 14 during Sunday's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Sebastian Vettel wears a special helmet designed by a Mexican fan, Saturday's practice session

Sebastian Vettel gets ready for Saturday's practice session

Sebastian Vettel gets ready for Saturday's practice session

Sebastian Vettel gets ready for Saturday's practice session, wearing a special edition gold laden helmet to celebrate world title number IV

There's no need to be worried: Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel, 2nd on the grid, in his usual pre-race meeting with his engineer Roquelin, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2013

Grand Prix winner Sebastian Vettel gets applause from 2nd placed Fernando Alonso and boos from the crowd for yet another victory this season

Far left: Sebastian Vettel is about to regain the lead after Nico Rosberg got wide at the 2nd corner

Sebastian Vettel

The fastes two drivers after qualifying, Nico Rosberg and Sebastian Vettel

The fastes two drivers after qualifying, Nico Rosberg and Sebastian Vettel

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull, has just finished his pit stop, 2nd practice, Friday night

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull

Sebastian Vettel

Sebastian Vettel

Sebastian Vettel

Sebastian Vettel during a interview for a widly read German-language newspaper

Sebastian Vettel during his press conference on Thursday evening

Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali welcomes Sebastian Vettel

Press officer to Sebastian Vettel, Britta Roeske

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner is delighted after Vettel’s 7th victory this season

A champagne shower for winner Sebastian Vettel and second-placed Fernando Alonso

Polesetter Sebastian Vettel talkes to his Red Bull race engineer Guillaume Rocquelin on the grid

Polesetter Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull is beeing pushed to his grid position

Sebastian Vettel wins his 7th Grand Prix of the year to extend his lead in the drivers championship to 60 points with six races remaining

Polesetter Sebastian Vettel

At the start Nico Rosberg takes the lead from Sebastian Vettel

German Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel on the grid

On the podium after the Singapore Grand Prix are Fernando Alonso (2nd), Christian Hoerner (Red Bull team principal), winner Sebstian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen (3rd)

Sebastian Vettel wins his 7th Grand Prix of the year to extend his lead in the drivers championship to 60 points with six races remaining

Podium ceremony, Singapore Grand Prix, 2013

The fastest drivers in qualifying, Sebastian Vettel, Nico Rosberg and Romain Grosjean

The fastest drivers in qualifying, Sebastian Vettel (1st, middle), Nico Rosberg (2nd, right) and Romain Grosjean as 3rd on the left

Winner Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull, arrives at parc ferme

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull

Clearly away from the pack: Race leader Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull

At the start Nico Rosberg takes the lead from Sebastian Vettel while Fernando Alonso makes a great manouver to move up to 3rd from 7th position on the grid

Polesetter Sebastian Vettel

On the podium are Fernando Alonso (2nd), winner Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen (3rd)

On the podium are Fernando Alonso (2nd), winner Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen (3rd)

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull

Kimi Raikkonen and polesetter Sebastian Vettel walk to the drivers parade

Fernando Alonso still happy after finishing again in 2nd place behind his rival Vettel

On the podium winner Sebastian Vettel gets applause from 2nd placed Fernando Alonso

Race leader Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull

Vettel’s Red Bull-Renault on the grid

German Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel in a TV interview for Kai Ebel (RTL) and David Coulthard (BBC)

Sebastian Vettel and his race engineer Guillaume Rocquelin

Sebastian Vettel got a piece of delicious meal

RBR's Sebastian Vettel wins the Italian Grand Prix in Monza 2013 and celebrates his achievement on the rostrum after the race

mit jenson und lewis

alonso, webber und alesi

Fernando Alonso of Ferrari, Red Bull Racing's technical director Adrian Newey and race winner Sebastian Vettel get ready for the interviews after the ceremony

Podium group photo with second placed Fernando Alonso of Ferrari, Red Bull Racing's technical director Adrian Newey, race winner Sebastian Vettel and third placed team mate Mark Webber of Red Bull

RBR's race winner Sebastian Vettel sprays champagne together with Ferrari's second placed Alonso during the podium ceremony after the Italian Grand Prix in Monza 2013

RBR's race winner Sebastian Vettel sprays champagne at Adrian Newey during the podium ceremony after the Italian Grand Prix in Monza 2013

RBR's race winner Sebastian Vettel sprays champagne at Adrian Newey during the podium ceremony after the Italian Grand Prix in Monza 2013

RBR's race winner Sebastian Vettel sprays champagne at Adrian Newey during the podium ceremony after the Italian Grand Prix in Monza 2013

RBR's Sebastian Vettel wins the Italian Grand Prix in Monza 2013 and kisses his trophy at the rostrum during the podium ceremony after the event

RBR's Sebastian Vettel wins the Italian Grand Prix in Monza 2013 and presents his trophy at the rostrum during the podium ceremony after the event

RBR's Sebastian Vettel wins the Italian Grand Prix in Monza 2013 and celebrates his achievement at the rostrum after the race

Sebastian Vettel wins the Italian Grand Prix in Monza 2013 and celebrates his achievement in parc ferme with Red Bull Racing technical director Adrian Newey

Sebastian Vettel wins the Italian Grand Prix in Monza 2013 and celebrates his achievement in parc ferme with Red Bull Racing technical director Adrian Newey

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, wins the Italian Grand Prix in Monza 2013 and celebrates his achievement in parc ferme

zieldurchfahrt, hinten alonso als 2.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

"neue" fotografen, vettel

Sebastian Vettel gives an interview to Eddie Jordan on the grid

Sebastian Vettel talks to Red Bull Racing race engineer Guillaume Rocquelin on the grid

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1, chats with Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing

'Blondie' Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

The fastest three qualifiers pose for the world's media: Red Bull race driver Sebastian Vettel as polesetter in the middle with second qualified team mate Mark Webber and a proud Nico Huelkenberg of Sauber as third on the grid

A happy polesitter Vettel jumps out of his race car after qualifying in parc ferme - Hamilton snatched the last five pole positions in a row

pole, lewis hatte die letzten 5 in folge

Polesitter Vettel arrives after qualifying in parc ferme

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

2. runde: vettel vor massa, webber, alonso und hulk.

The start of the Italian Grand Prix, both Red Bull race cars in the front row, Alonso crosses the field

The start of the Italian Grand Prix, both Red Bull race cars in the front row, Alonso crosses the field

alonso zieht sofort nach rechts

The start of the Italian Grand Prix, both Red Bull race cars in the front row

A second before the start of the Italian Grand Prix

The race cars wait in line to go for the formation lap

mit joe robinson, vettel’s number 1 mechanic

Race winner Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing aims a dash of champagne at second placed Raikkonen who prefers to drink alone

Race winner Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing sprays champagne

Champagne showers on the rostrum after the German Grand Prix for winner Vettel and second placed Raikkonen

vettel tröstet kimi ...

Race winner Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing kisses his winning drivers trophy, celebrating a victory at his home Grand Prix for the first time

Race winner Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing presents his winning drivers trophy, celebrating a victory at his home Grand Prix for the first time

Race winner Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing celebrates at the rostrum, gaining a victory at his home Grand Prix for the first time

Race winner Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing celebrates at the rostrum, gaining a victory at his home Grand Prix for the first time

Race winner Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing jumps at the rostrum, celebrating a victory at his home Grand Prix for the first time

Race winner Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing celebrates on the rostrum, gaining a victory at his home Grand Prix for the first time

Race winner Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing celebrates in parc ferme

Race winner Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing celebrates in parc ferme

Race winner Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing celebrates in parc ferme and jumps on his race car 'Hungry Heidi'

Race winner Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing celebrates in parc ferme and jumps on his race car 'Hungry Heidi'

The start field approaches turn one, Vettel takes the lead from polesitter Hamilton and team mate Webber squeezes in between

Race winner Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing celebrates in parc ferme and jumps on his race car 'Hungry Heidi'

Race winner Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing arrives in parc ferme after his lap of honour

Sebastian Vettel changes wheels in Red Bull Racing pits

Sebastian Vettel changes wheels in Red Bull Racing pits

Sebastian Vettel changes wheels in Red Bull Racing pits

rennen freigegeben; vettel vor grosjean, kimi und alonso

vettel vor grosjean

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, in front of team mate Webber

1. runde

1. runde

The start field goes through turn one, Vettel in the lead in front of polesitter Hamilton and team mate Webber

The start field goes through turn one, Vettel in the lead in front of polesitter Hamilton and team mate Webber

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, gives an interview at the grid before tha race

Sebastian Vettel talks to Red Bull Racing race engineer Guillaume Rocquelin at the grid

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, is pushed to his grid position

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, is pushed to his grid position

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, is pushed to his grid position

mit nico und lewis (arm + hand)

Nico Rosberg and Sebastian Vettel take a microphone for an interview with Florian Koenig during drivers presentation

Nico Rosberg and Sebastian Vettel walk between the grid girls to drivers presentation

Sebastian Vettel walks to drivers presentation

Sebastian Vettel poses for a souvenir photo in the Energy Station

The fastest three qualifiers pose for the world's media: Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes as polesetter in the middle with second qualified Red Bull race driver Sebastian Vettel and RBR team mate Mark Webber as third on the grid

The fastest three qualifiers pose for the world's media: Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes as polesetter in the middle with second qualified Red Bull race driver Sebastian Vettel and RBR team mate Mark Webber as third on the grid

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

A track marshal interrupts his lunch to show the 'Vettel finger'

Sebastian Vettel in Red Bull Racing pits

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

vettel mit Royal Canadian Mounted Police, symbol of the Government of Canada

Race winner Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing gives an interviews after his victory to BBC TV presenter and former F1 team boss Eddie Jordan

Race winner Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing gives interviews after his victory

ua. mit newey, malyon, wheatley, horner, huovinen und handkammer

A happy race winner Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing receives congratulations from his team boss Christian Horner

Race winner Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing receives congratulations from RBR advisor Helmut Marko

Race winner Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing proudly carries his bottle of champagne after the podium ceremony

Final podium ceremony group photo of second placed Fernando Alonso of Ferrari, RBR race engineer Guillaume Rocquelin with race winner Sebastian Vettel, and third placed Mercedes race driver Lewis Hamilton

Race winner Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing sprays champagne after the podium ceremony

Vettel’s Red Bull Racing race engineer Guillaume Rocquelin raises his trophy for the winning constructor during the podium ceremony

Race winner Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing raises his trophy for the winning driver during the podium ceremony

Race winner Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing jumps at the podium during the ceremony

Race winner Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing celebrates at the podium during the ceremony

Race winner Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing celebrates on his way to the podium ceremony

Race winner Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing celebrates in parc ferme and hugs his race engineer Guillaume Rocquelin

Race winner Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing celebrates in parc ferme

Race winner Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing celebrates in parc ferme

Red Bull race driver Sebastian Vettel approaches parc ferme under frenetic applause from the crowds, he was never seriously challenged as he led from start to finish to win the Canadian Grand Prix at Montreal for the first time, extending his title lead in the 2013 Formula One World Championship

Red Bull race driver Sebastian Vettel approaches parc ferme under frenetic applause from the crowds, he was never seriously challenged as he led from start to finish to win the Canadian Grand Prix at Montreal for the first time, extending his title lead in the 2013 Formula One World Championship

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

fährt nach boxenstopp wieder auf die strecke

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Race leader Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

At the start, Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing leads the field in front of Mercedes race drivers Hamilton and Rosberg

At the start, Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing leads the field in front of Mercedes race drivers Hamilton and Rosberg

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, gives an interview before the race

nach der parade

mit bianchi und vergne

A cool polesitter Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing

The fastest three qualifiers pose for the world's media: Red Bull race driver Sebastian Vettel as polesetter in the middle with third qualified Williams driver Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes as second on the grid

nach quali

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

nach freitag morgen training

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel was never seriously challenged as he led from start to finish to win the Canadian Grand Prix at Montreal, extending his title lead in the 2013 championship

Second placed Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull after the race with team principal Christian Horner

Podium group photo with second placed Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull, race winner Nico Rosberg of Mercedes and third placed Mark Webber of Red Bull

Podium ceremony in Monaco with second placed Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull, race winner Nico Rosberg of Mercedes and third placed Mark Webber of Red Bull

Second placed Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing celebrates at the rostrum

Second placed Sebastian Vettel congratulates race winner Nico Rosberg of Mercedes in parc ferme

At second position is Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, and chases the race leader in front of team mate Webber and Mercedes' Hamilton

Chaser Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, keeps position two throughout the race

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

After the deployment of the safety car following Massa's accident, Hamilton drops two places after his pit stop to fourth postion behind Rosberg, Vettel and Webber

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

vor vettel, webber, alonso und kimi

vor lewis und vettel

The start field approaches turn one, Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes slightly in front of opponent Vettel

The start field approaches turn one

Sebastian Vettel talks to Red Bull Racing race engineer Guillaume Rocquelin on the grid

Sebastian Vettel talks to Red Bull Racing race engineer Guillaume Rocquelin on the grid

Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing prepares for the race

extra für monaco

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Pit stop for Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2013

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, still in the lead, followed by Vettel and Alonso, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2013

Start of the Spanish Grand Prix at Barcelona, 2013: Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, in the lead, followed by Vettel, Hamilton, Raikkonen and Alonso.

Start of the Spanish Grand Prix at Barcelona, 2013: Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, in the lead, followed by Vettel, Hamilton, Raikkonen and Alonso.

Start of the Spanish Grand Prix at Barcelona, 2013: Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, in the lead, followed by Vettel, Hamilton, Raikkonen and Alonso.

Start of the Spanish Grand Prix at Barcelona, 2013: Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, in the lead, followed by Vettel, Hamilton, Raikkonen and Alonso.

Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel talks to this race engineer Guilaume Rocquelin, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2013

Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel talks to this race engineer Rocquelin, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2013

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull, is being pushed to his grid position, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2013

Sebastian Vettel on the drivers' parade

Sebastian Vettel on the drivers' parade

The top three qualifiers for Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix, 2013, at Barcelona: 2nd on the grid, Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, pole for his team-mate Nico Rosberg, and 3rd placed, championship leader, Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault

Sebastian Vettel, Toro Rosso driver, British Grand Prix, 2008

Final podium ceremony group photo of second placed Kimi Raikkonen of Lotus, race winner Sebastian Vettel with Gill Jones, Red Bull Racing Electronics, and third placed Lotus race driver Romain Grosjean

Race winner Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing sprays sparkling rose water (instead of champagne) with the second and third placed Lotus race drivers Raikkonen and Grosjean

Race winner Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing presents his trophy for the winning driver during the podium ceremony between the second and third placed Lotus race drivers Raikkonen and Grosjean

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, celebrates his victory in parc ferme after winning the Bahrain Grand Prix 2013

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, crosses the finish line and passes the triple F1 World Champion of 1969, 1971 and 1973, Jackie Stewart who waves the chequered flag, to win the Bahrain Grand Prix 2013

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, leads the race in front of Rosberg and Alonso

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, has just overtaken former race leader Rosberg

In lap two, Nico Rosberg of Mercedes leads the race in front of Vettel and Alonso

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, is on position three in the start field at turn two

At the start of the race, polesetter Nico Rosberg leads the field through turn one in front of Alonso and Vettel

At the start of the race, polesetter Nico Rosberg leads the field through turn one in front of Vettel and Alonso

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, prepares for the race and talks with his team bos Christian Horner

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, prepares for the race

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, prepares for the race

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, prepares for the race

Sebastian Vettel talks to Red Bull Racing race engineer Guillaume Rocquelin on the grid

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, qualifies as third on the grid and answers questions of the journalists

The fastest three qualifiers pose for the world's media: Nico Rosberg of Mercedes as polesetter in the middle with third qualified Red Bull race driver Sebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso of Ferrari as second on the grid

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, uses dry ice for a better cooling

Red Bull mechanics push Sebastian Vettel to the front row of the grid

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel with Dr. Helmut Marko in Red Bull Racing pits

Sebastian Vettel with Dr. Helmut Marko in Red Bull Racing pits

Podium ceremony comes to the end with an interview of second placed Fernando Alonso of Ferrari, race winner Kimi Raikkonen of Lotus and Red Bull's third placed Sebastian Vettel

Podium ceremony is finished with Renault's race engineer Alan Permane, second placed Fernando Alonso of Ferrari, race winner Kimi Raikkonen of Lotus and Red Bull's third placed Sebastian Vettel

Podium ceremony ends with second placed Fernando Alonso of Ferrari, race winner Kimi Raikkonen of Lotus and Red Bull's third placed Sebastian Vettel

Podium ceremony ends with second placed Fernando Alonso of Ferrari, race winner Kimi Raikkonen of Lotus and Red Bull's third placed Sebastian Vettel

Champagne showers after the ceremony for race winner Kimi Raikkonen, third placed Sebastian Vettel is keen on at the last sip from the bottle

Champagne showers after the ceremony for race winner Kimi Raikkonen, third placed Sebastian Vettel is keen on at the last sip from the bottle

Sebsatian Vettel of Red Bull Racing raises his trophy for gaining third place

Podium ceremony with Renault's race engineer Alan Permane, second placed Fernando Alonso of Ferrari, race winner Kimi Raikkonen of Lotus and Red Bull's third placed Sebastian Vettel

Podium ceremony with Renault's race engineer Alan Permane, second placed Fernando Alonso of Ferrari, race winner Kimi Raikkonen of Lotus and Red Bull's third placed Sebastian Vettel

Third placed Sebastian Vettel admires the winning Lotus-Renault in parc ferme after the race

Third placed Sebastian Vettel walks to the scales in parc ferme after the race

Third placed Sebastian Vettel walks through parc ferme after the race

Third placed Sebastian Vettel congratulates race winner Kimi Raikkonen in parc ferme

Third placed Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing comes to parc ferme after the race

Sebastian Vettel ejects from Red Bull Racing pits

Sebastian Vettel ejects from Red Bull Racing pits

Sebastian Vettel in Red Bull Racing pits

Sebastian Vettel in Red Bull Racing pits

Sebastian Vettel in Red Bull Racing pits

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, is followed by the two Ferrari race cars after one lap of the race

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, lap one

The start fierld squeezes through turn one, Red Bull's Vettel in the lead

The start fierld squeezes through turn one, Red Bull's Vettel in the lead

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel gives an interview to RTL TV presenter Kai Ebel besides the grid before the race

Sebastian Vettel listens to Red Bull Racing engineer Guillaume Rocquelin besides the grid before the race

Sebastian Vettel listens to Red Bull Racing engineer Guillaume Rocquelin besides the grid before the race

Sebastian Vettel listens to Red Bull Racing engineer Guillaume Rocquelin besides the grid before the race

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, gets out of his race car at the front row of the grid

Red Bull mechanics push Sebastian Vettel to the front row of the grid

Vettel's two grid girls

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, during the drivers presentation

The fastest three qualifiers pose for the world's media: Red Bull race driver Sebastian Vettel as polesetter in the middle with third qualified Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes and team mate Mark Webber as second on the grid

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, passes the finish line

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, answers curious questions of the media

Sebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso have fun together on their way back from the press conference

Race drivers return from the FIA press conference - later race winner Kimi Raikkonen, Mark Webber, Sebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso

Mario Andretti, Italian racing multitalent and 1978 Formula 1 World Champion, interviews second placed Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull, McLaren's winner Lewis Hamilton and third placed Fernando Alonso of Ferrari on the podium

Final podium group photo with second placed Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull, McLaren team principal Martin Whitmarsh, his winning 'enfant terrible' Lewis Hamilton and third placed Fernando Alonso of Ferrari

McLaren team principal Martin Whitmarsh watches the champagne flowing for the fastest cowboys: second placed Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull, McLaren's winner Lewis Hamilton and third placed Fernando Alonso of Ferrari

Race winner Lewis Hamilton of McLaren is showered with champagne at the rostrum

Race winner Lewis Hamilton of McLaren raises his trophy at the rostrum

Race winner Lewis Hamilton of McLaren second placed Sebastian Vettel in parc ferme

Second placed Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, arrives in parc ferme after the race

lewis hat vettel überholt (hinten)

lewis hat vettel eingeholt

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

At the start, Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing leads in front of team mate Webber and McLaren's Hamilton

At the start, Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing leads in front of team mate Webber and McLaren's Hamilton

At the start, Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing leads in front of McLaren's Hamilton and team mate Webber

At the start, Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing leads in front of McLaren's Hamilton and team mate Webber

One second before the start of the race

The race cars eject to formation lap

Sebastian Vettel talks to Red Bull Racing race engineer Guillaume Rocquelin on the grid

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, gets out of his race car at the grid

Vettel's grid girl shows her finger

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, gives an interview

A funny western 'wanted' sign shows Vettel and Alonso for World Champion, no reward announced

The fastest three qualifiers pose for the world's media: Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel as polesetter in the middle with second qualified Lewis Hamilton of McLaren and team mate Mark Webber as third on the grid

Polesetter Sebastian Vettel of RBR celebrates in parc ferme after qualifying

Polesetter Sebastian Vettel of RBR celebrates in parc ferme after qualifying

Polesetter Sebastian Vettel of RBR congratulates his country fellowman Michael Schumacher of Mercedes for a good 6th grid position after qualifying

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, stuck behind an HRT

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Vettel's Finnish physio Heikki Huovinen

German title contender Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing

Vettel's race engineer Guillaume Rocquelin of Red Bull Racing in pits

Group photo of Mario Andretti, Italian racing multitalent and 1978 Formula 1 World Champion, with the German race drivers Nico Rosberg of Mercedes and Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel.

New triple Formula 1 World Champion Sebastian Vettel celebrates with his team in Red Bull Racing pits

New triple Formula 1 World Champion Sebastian Vettel celebrates with his team in Red Bull Racing pits

New triple Formula 1 World Champion Sebastian Vettel celebrates with his team in Red Bull Racing pits

Vettel's happy physio Heikki Huovinen after the memorable race

New triple World Champion Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing walks through parc ferme after the race

New triple World Champion Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing is chased by the press after the race

New triple World Champion Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, becomes emotional after the race

New triple World Champion Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, chats with leaving Champion Schumacher in parc ferme

New triple World Champion Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, chats with leaving Champion Schumacher in parc ferme

New triple World Champion Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, celebrates with leaving Champion Schumacher in parc ferme

New triple World Champion Sebastian Vettel sits on the Red Bull Racing car and celebrates with leaving Champion Schumacher in parc ferme

New triple World Champion Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, chats with leaving Champion Schumacher whilst sitting on his car

New triple World Champion Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, shakes hands with leaving Champion Schumacher in parc ferme

New triple World Champion Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, shakes hands with leaving Champion Schumacher in parc ferme

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, stands on his race car in parc ferme as sixth placed and becomes the youngest triple F1 World Champion ever!

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, stands up in his race car in parc ferme as sixth placed and becomes the youngest triple F1 World Champion ever!

Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing, despite not finishing at the podium he gets out of his race car in parc ferme after one of his best races ever and is the youngest triple F1 World Champion ever!

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, passes the finish line as sixth placed and becomes the youngest triple F1 World Champion ever!

Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing passes the pitboard held by his physio Heikki Huovinen

Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing out of pits

Sebastian Vettel receives new tyres at Red Bull Racing pits

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, fights for his championship title

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, overtakes Petrov in order to get to the points for his championship

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, answers questions of the press on the grid

Sebastian Vettel talks to Red Bull Racing race engineer Guillaume Rocquelin on the grid

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, is pushed to his grid position

Vettel and Schumacher fans cheer for their idols

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, takes a Brazilian banner and walks to the drivers presentation

German Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing and Ferrari's Felipe Massa walk together

Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing talks to journalists during a press press conference after qualifying on fourth grid position

Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing talks to journalists during a press press conference after qualifying on fourth grid position

Lewis Hamilton of McLaren as polesetter smiles at the media whilst third qualified Red Bull driver Mark Webber talk to his fourth positioned team mate Vettel

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Red Bull's third placed Sebastian Vettel gives an interview after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Ex-F1 race driver and BBC TV presenter David Coulthard interviews winner Kimi Raikkonen on the podium after the race

Podium group photo after the ceremony with second placed Fernando Alonso of Ferrari, race winner Kimi Raikkonen of Lotus, and Red Bull's third placed Sebastian Vettel who is still leading the championship

A very happy third placed Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing kisses his trophy on the podium

A very happy third placed Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing proudly presents his trophy on the podium

A very happy third placed Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing proudly presents his trophy on the podium

Podium group photo before the ceremony of second placed Fernando Alonso of Ferrari, race winner Kimi Raikkonen of Lotus, and Red Bull's third placed Sebastian Vettel who is still leading the championship

Podium group photo before the ceremony of second placed Fernando Alonso of Ferrari, race winner Kimi Raikkonen of Lotus, and Red Bull's third placed Sebastian Vettel who is still leading the championship

Third placed Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull jumps to celebrate his great podium finish

After the race, third placed Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull celebrates in parc ferme

After the race, third placed Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull congratulates Lotus' winner Kimi Raikkonen for his victory

Vettel's physio signals position three with one lap to go

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, starts his race at the end of the field

Sebastian Vettel's Red Bull Racing car is prepared in the pitlane from where he will start

Sebastian Vettel's Red Bull Racing car is prepared in the pitlane

Bernie Ecclestone wishes Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel all the best for the race

Bernie Ecclestone wishes Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel all the best for the race

Bernie Ecclestone wishes Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel all the best for the race

German race drivers Michael Schumacher and Sebastian Vettel walk together to drivers parade

German race drivers Michael Schumacher and Sebastian Vettel walk together to drivers parade

Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing left his race car on the track with an empty fuel tank

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Race winner Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing celebrates on the podium with his mechanic Ole Schack, second placed Jenson Button of McLaren and third placed Fernando Alonso of Ferrari

Race winner Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing presents his trophy for the winning driver during the podium ceremony

Podium ceremony after a spectacular night race - Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel as winner in the middle, on the left second placed Jenson Button of McLaren, on right hand third placed Fernando Alonso of Ferrari

Race winner Sebastian Vettel looks exhausted but happy in parc ferme after the night race

Race winner Sebastian Vettel looks exhausted but happy in parc ferme after the night race

Race winner Sebastian Vettel looks exhausted but happy in parc ferme after the night race

Race winner Sebastian Vettel jumps from his race car in parc ferme

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, ejects from pits

A brief stop of Jenson Button at McLaren pits, Vettel has just finished his

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, in front of Button

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes, in front of Vettel

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, goes through torn one as third in the start field

The start field approaches turn one with McLaren's Lewis Hamilton in the lead, followed by Maldonado of Williams and Vettel of Red Bull

The start field approaches turn one with McLaren's Lewis Hamilton in the lead, followed by Maldonado of Williams and Vettel of Red Bull

Sebastian Vettel talks with his race engineer Guillaume Rocquelin of Red Bull Racing on the grid before the race

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, gives an interview on the grid before the race

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, gives an interview on the grid before the race

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, concentrates on the grid before the race

Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing returns from drivers parade in a historic car

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Polesetter Lewis Hamilton of McLaren poses the world's media, flanked by second grid positioned Maldonado and Vettel as third on the grid

Polesetter Lewis Hamilton of McLaren waves at the world's media, flanked by second grid positioned Maldonado and Vettel as third on the grid

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, suffers of the high humidity of the air

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, sits in his race car whilst VIP fans watch from their reserved space in pits

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, sits in his race car

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, jumps over the curbs

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, jumps over the curbs

Sebastian Vettel and his physio Heikki Houvinen enter the paddock in the afternoon

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, walks back to pits after retiring with alternator problems

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, yet in front of Alonso

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, yet in front of Alonso

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, yet in front of Alonso

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, yet in front of Alonso

Jenson Button, McLaren Mercedes, in front of Vettel

The start field squeezes through the first turns, Mercedes' Schumacher in front of Vettel and Raikkonen

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, in a thoughtful mood before the race

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, gives an interview on the grid before the race

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, comes to pits after a dissatisfying Q3

Vettel's physio Heikki Houvinen prepares the pit board

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Belgian racing legend Jacky Ickx shakes hands with second placed Sebastian Vettel on the podium after the ceremony

Second placed Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull presents his trophy at the podium ceremony

Race winner Jenson Button of McLaren raises his trophy on the podium

Race winner Jenson Button of McLaren kisses his trophy for the winning driver on the podium

Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing takes the chequered flag, becomes second placed and passes by his cheering team

Sebastian Vettel's pit board shown by his physio Heikki Houvinen

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Race winner Jenson Button of McLaren receives congratulations from Red Bull's second placed Sebastian Vettel in parc ferme

Second placed Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing enters parc ferme after the race

Sebastian Vettel's pit board

Sebastian Vettel in Red Bull Racing pits

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, in front of Massa

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, puts his helmet on before the race

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, puts his helmet on before the race

Sebastian Vettel's physio Heikki Huovinen waits besides the grid

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel comes to Red Bull pits and tests a stop under heavy rain

Sebastian Vettel comes to Red Bull pits and tests a stop under heavy rain

Sebastian Vettel comes to Red Bull pits and tests a stop under heavy rain

Sebastian Vettel comes to Red Bull pits and tests a stop under heavy rain

Sebastian Vettel comes to Red Bull pits and tests a stop under heavy rain

Sebastian Vettel exits Red Bull pits to do another lap under heavy rain

Sebastian Vettel is reversed to Red Bull pits after a lap in heavy rain

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Vettel's race engineer Guillaume Rocquelin

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Pit stop of Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Pit stop of Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Pit stop of Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Pit stop of Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Pit stop of Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Jenson Button of McLaren in front of Vettel

Jenson Button, McLaren Mercedes, between Grosjean and Vettel

Jenson Button, McLaren Mercedes, in front of Red Bull's Vettel and Ferrari's Alonso

At the start, Lewis Hamilton leads in front of Grosjean and Vettel whilst Michael Schumacher has to start from pit lane

Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing gets hie gear ready before the race, his physio Heikki gives shade besides the hot grid

Interview on the grid with Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing before the Hungarian Grand Prix

Interview on the grid with Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing before the Hungarian Grand Prix

A thoughtful Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing gives an iinterview before the Hungarian Grand Prix

A thoughtful Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing before the Hungarian Grand Prix

Sebastian Vettel speaks with his Red Bull Racing race engineer Guillaume Rocquelin

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, on the grid before the Hungarian Grand Prix

A grid girl stands besides Sebastian Vettel's Red Bull-Renault

The German drivers Sebastian Vettel and Michael Schumacher have fun during the drivers parade

Three of the German drivers - Timo Glock, Sebastian Vettel and Michael Schumacher - enjoy the drivers parade on the truck

Sebsatian Vettel and Sergio Perez are on their way to drivers parade with their drink bottles

Sebastian Vettel's sign of honour in Red Bull Racing pits

Third grid placed Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, gives an interview

The fastest three qualifiers pose for the world's media: Lewis Hamilton of McLaren as polesetter in the middle with second qualified Lotus' Romain Grosjean and Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel as third on the grid right hand

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull

Race winner Fernando Alonso showers Sebastian Vettel with champagne on the podium after the German Grand Prix

Race winner Fernando Alonso enjoys a champagne shower of Sebastian Vettel and Jenson Button on the podium after the German Grand Prix

Race winner Fernando Alonsoenjoys a champagne shower of Sebastian Vettel and Jenson Button on the podium after the German Grand Prix

Race winner Fernando Alonso, (later fifth placed due penalty) Sebastian Vettel and Jenson Button enjoy the action on the podium after the German Grand Prix

Race winner Fernando Alonso and (later fifth placed due penalty) Sebastian Vettel compare their bottles of champagne on the podium after the German Grand Prix

Champagne and confetti showers on the rostrum after the German Grand Prix

Sebastian Vettel congtulates race winner Fernando Alonso - after finishing second on the track, Sebastian Vettel was penalised 20-seconds after the race

Second placed Sebastian Vettel gets out of his RBR car in parc ferme after the German Grand Prix - after finishing second on the track, Sebastian Vettel was penalised 20-seconds and becomes fifth placed

Still second placed Sebastian Vettel arrives in parc ferme after the race - after finishing second on the track, Sebastian Vettel was penalised 20-seconds and becomes fifth

Fernando Alonso of Ferrari wins the German Grand Prix in Hockenheim, closely followed by third placed Sebastian Vettel

Pit stop of Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, follows race leader Fernando Alonso

After one lap pf the race, Fernando Alonso keeps his position in front of Sebastian Vettel

After one lap, Sebastian Vettel keeps his position in front of Michael Schumacher

A lot of debris pollutes turn one, Sebatian Vettel navigates through

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel and Timo Glockwalk together to drivers parade

The real Sebastian Vettel gives an autograph

Sebastian Vettel's wax figure is presented in the paddock

Sebastian Vettel's wax figure is presented in the paddock

The fastest three qualifiers pose for the world's media: on the left hand second qualified Mark Webber of RBR, Fernando Alonso of Ferrari as polesetter in the middle and RBR's Sebastian Vettel as third placed on the grid.

The fastest three qualifiers pose for the world's media: on the left hand second qualified Mark Webber of RBR, Fernando Alonso of Ferrari as polesetter in the middle and RBR's Sebastian Vettel as third placed on the grid.

Sebastian Vettel and Michael Schumacher walk to the FIA scales after qualifying

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, practises pit stops

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

The Red Bull Racing team celebrates their achievement after the race

The Red Bull Racing team celebrates their achievement after the race

Race fans invade the track after the podium ceremony

Race winner Mark Webber of Red Bull Racing and third placed team mate Sebastian Vettel leave the rostrum with their trophies after the podium ceremony

Race winner Mark Webber of Red Bull Racing presents his trophy for the winning driver after the podium ceremony

Jackie Stewart interviews third placed Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull on the podium after the race

Second placed Fernando Alonso of Ferrari, race winner Mark Webber of Red Bull Racing and his team mate Sebastian Vettel spray champagne on the podium

Race winner Mark Webber of Red Bull Racing shakes hands in parc ferme with his third placed team mate Sebsatian Vettel

Race winner Mark Webber of Red Bull Racing shakes hands in parc ferme with his third placed team mate Sebsatian Vettel

'Faces for Charity' was a great success for the supporting Red Bull team in raising funds for the 'Wings for Life' Spinal Cord Research Foundation, Vettel's face-covered race car is prepared on the grid

Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel chat on their way to drivers parade

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Paul di Resta of Force India, Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing and Felipe Massa of Ferrari practise launches in the rain at pit lane exit

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel in Red Bull Racing pits

Hamilton with fresh tyres catches up on Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing who still has to make his pit stop

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

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Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

The start field enters a close turn with Vettel in the lead, followed by Hamilton and Alonso

The start field approaches turn one with Vettel in the lead, followed by Hamilton, Alonso and team mate Webber

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, concentrates on the race

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, is interviewed on the grid before the race

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

On Saturday afternoon, Bernie Ecclestone points the racing direction out to Seb Vettel

The fastest three qualifiers pose for the world's media: Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel as polesetter in the middle with second qualified Ferrari's Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton of McLaren as third on the grid

Polesetter Sebastian Vettel shows his famous finger in parc ferme after Q3

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes, overtakes Sebastian Vettel

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, in front of Raikkonen, Schumacher and Hulkenberg

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, in front of Raikkonen and Schumacher

Sebastian Vettel discusses with Guillaume Rocquelin, Red Bull Racing race engineer

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, on the grid with mechanics swirling around

Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen get off the drivers parade truck

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, in the tunnel

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, zoomed

Sebastian Vettel and his physio Heikki Houvinen walk to the pits under Monaco's castle on the 'Rocher'

A rear view at the Red Bull Energy Station, situated on a pontoon in the harbour in Monaco, during dusk

Sebastian Vettels new physiotherapist Heikki Huovinen signals ninth postion with the signaling board from the Red Bull Racing command center

Pit stop from above of Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, with a quick nose cone exchange

Pit stop from above of Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, with a quick nose cone exchange

Pit stop from above of Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, with a quick nose cone exchange

Pit stop from above of Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, with a quick nose cone exchange

Pit stop from above of Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, with a quick nose cone exchange

Michael Schumacher, Mercedes GP, pushes behind Bruno Senna's Williams, followed by Vettel

Michael Schumacher, Mercedes GP, in front of Vettel and Button

Sebastian Vettel's helmet in the shade besides an unusual seventh grid position before the Spanish Grand Prix 2012

Vettel's grid girl keeps the snappers away from the busy Red Bull mechanics

Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing becomes ready and is seated in his race car before the start of the Spanish GP

Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel gives an autograph

Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel writes into a guest book

Sebastian Vettel cools the brakes of his Red Bull Racing car himself in parc ferme

Vettel's pitwall board signals a large gap to pole setter Lewis Hamilton

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

A fellow colleague takes a photograph of Sebastian Vettel's helmet for the Spanish Grand Prix

A blonde woman takes a souvenir photo besides Sebastian Vettel's helmet for the Spanish Grand Prix

During the press conference on Thursday laughers shake Lotus' Kimi Raikkonen, Pedro de la Rosa of HRT, Ferrari's Fernando Alonso, Force India's Nico Huelkenberg, Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull and Sauber's Kamui Kobayashi

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, besides the grid before the race

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, on the grid

Champagne showers on the podium for second placed Vettel and winner Button

Champagne showers for the winner Jenson Button

Champagne showers for the winner Jenson Button

Red Bulls Sebastian Vettel presents his trophy for second place

After the race in parc ferme with vigilant bystanders, second placed Sebastian Vettel immediatly reports a security issue to FIA race observer Herbie Blash (yellow flag marshal too close to track)

Whilst second Vettel gets out of his car, third placed Hamilton congratulates his team mate Jenson Button in parc ferme

Second placed Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing comes to parc ferme after the first race in Melbourne 2012

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, ejects from the pits

Sebastian Vettel stops briefly at Red Bull Racing pits

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, comes to the pits

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, comes to the pits

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes, in front of Perez and Vettel

Michael Schumacher, Mercedes GP, leads Vettel

Michael Schumacher, Mercedes GP, leads Vettel

Nico Rosberg manages to squeeze in front of Vettel and Grosjean at the start

Red Bulls Sebastian Vettel spreads some words of wisdom before the race

Michael Schmacher chats with Sebastian Vettel before the drivers parade

Michael Schmacher chats with Sebastian Vettel before the drivers parade

Sebastian Vettel smiles at the TV audience during an interview on Sunday noon

German drivers Sebastian Vettel and Timo Glock chat on their way to drivers parade

Double World Champion Sebastian Vettel gives autographs on race day

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

On Saturday morning, Sebastian Vettels RBR-Renault makes a short cut into a gravel trap

On Saturday morning, Sebastian Vettels RBR-Renault makes a short cut into a gravel trap

On Saturday morning, Sebastian Vettels RBR-Renault makes a short cut into a gravel trap

On Saturday morning, Sebastian Vettels RBR-Renault makes a short cut into a gravel trap

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Butterfly chaser Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing, in front of Schumacher

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel puts his helmet with new design in place for the photographers

Making his way to drivers presentation on a golf caddy, Sebastian Vettel sits between Getty photographer Mark Thompson and his personal assistant Britta Roeske

A faster Lewis Hamilton of McLaren just overtook the Red Bull of Vettel

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, gives an interview on the grid to former F1 driver and Sky TV presenter Martin Brundle before the race

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, gives an interview on the grid to former F1 driver and Sky TV presenter Martin Brundle before the race

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, gives an interview on the grid to former F1 driver and Sky TV presenter Martin Brundle before the race

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, gives an interview on the grid before the race

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, and his grid girl are recorded by a TV camera

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, arrives on a remarkeable 11th grid position

Chinese actress / model / writer Celina Jade on the grid besides her star's race car, Vettel started filming with her for a martial arts short film of Red Bull sponsor Infiniti

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel is reversed to Red Bull Racing pits after the session

Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing comes to pits

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel's earnings are displayed on the Red Bull motorhome

BMW Sauber's Friday driver Sebastian Vettel

First press conference in Korea with the top five drivers Lewis Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel, Jenson Button, Mark Webber and Fernando Alonso

At the start Sebastian Vettel sneaks in front of Red Bull team mate Webber

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel approaches the drivers parade truck with a blink in his eyes

2011 World Champion Sebastian Vettel greets from the podium after the Brazilian GP

Final podium ceremony group photo of second placed Sebastian Vettel, strategist Will Courtney, race winner Mark Webber (all Red Bull Racing) and third placed Jenson Button of McLaren

A large sip of champagne for second placed Sebastian Vettel after the Brazilian Grand Prix

Champagne showers from Red Bull's race winner Mark Webber for his second placed team mate Sebastian Vettel on the podium after the Brazilian Grand Prix

Red Bull's second placed Sebastian Vettel presents his trophy on the podium after the Brazilian Grand Prix

Red Bull's race winner Mark Webber and second placed team mate Sebastian Vettel ashake hands on the podium after the Brazilian Grand Prix

Red Bull's second placed Sebastian Vettel strokes his 'Kinky Kylie' in parc ferme after the Brazilian Grand Prix, finalising the superior season for Red Bull

Red Bull's race winner Webber and second placed team mate Vettel caress each other in parc ferme after the Brazilian Grand Prix, finalising the superior season for Red Bull

Red Bull's race winner Webber and second placed team mate Vettel arrive in parc ferme after the Brazilian Grand Prix

Red Bull's race winner Webber and second placed team mate Vettel arrive in parc ferme after the Brazilian Grand Prix

Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing becomes second behind team mate Webber

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

The start field squeezes through turn one, Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel leads in front of team mate Webber

The start field squeezes through turn one, Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel leads in front of team mate Webber

The start field squeezes through turn one, Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel leads in front of team mate Webber

Sebastian Vettel speaks on the grid with his Red Bull race engineer Guillaume Rocquelin

Sebastian Vettel speaks with his Red Bull race engineer Rocquelin

German fans cheer for the drivers during drivers parade

The F1 race drivers wave on their parade lap

Double World Champion Sebastian Vettel recommends Rainer Schlegelmilch's recent coffeetable book 'Formula One World Champions' (published by teNeues, Germany)

Sebastian Vettel celebrates with the Red Bull Racing mechanics and funny moustaches their season's ultimate pole position hence braking Nigel Mansell's record of 14 pole positions in one season

Sebastian Vettel celebrates with the Red Bull Racing mechanics and funny moustaches their season's ultimate pole position hence braking Nigel Mansell's record of 14 pole positions in one season

Sebastian Vettel celebrates with the Red Bull Racing mechanics and funny moustaches their season's ultimate pole position hence braking Nigel Mansell's record of 14 pole positions in one season

Sebastian Vettel takes a close look at a very cute statement of a fan and his mom

A Red Bull Racing mechanic directs Vettels attention to the next picture

Sebastian Vettel chats in front of Red Bull Racing pits

A temporarily disabled fan enjoys an autograph on his leg in plaster from his idol Vettel in front of the pits

The fastest three qualifiers pose together for the world's media: on the left hand third qualified McLaren's Jenson Button, Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel as polesetter in the middle and his team mate Mark Webber as second on the grid

Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing celebrates in parc ferme after gaining the season's ultimate pole position, braking Nigel Mansell's record of 14 pole positions in one season

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, caresses his car called 'Kylie' for gaining pole position again

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

A thoughtful Sebastian Vettel in pits with Red Bull's Horner and Marko

Sebastian Vettel's custom helmet design bears samba dancers and a feathered beauty with two golden stars which each represents one Formula One World Championship title

Sebastian Vettel and his Red Bull Racing pit stop crew pose with 'Kinky Kylie' for the season's final group shot

The Red Bull Racing team smiles for the season's final group shot

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel in a technical discussion with his Red Bull race engineer Rocquelin

The cars brake into turn one after the start, Vettel leads the field in front of the two McLaren-Mercedes cars of Hamilton and Button

The cars accelerate after the start signal, Vettel leads the field in front of the two McLaren-Mercedes cars of Hamilton and Button

The cars accelerate after the start signal, Vettel leads in front of the McLarens of Hamilton and Button

The cars wait in line for the start signal, Vettel on pole positions besides Hamilton

The cars leave the grid to their formation lap

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, in front of Kovalainen

Red Bull president Dieter Mateschitz wishes his driver Sebastian Vettel best luck on the grid before the race

Piero Lardi Ferrari, Ferrari Vice-President, chats besides the grid with Sebastian Vettel and in front of many lenses

Piero Lardi Ferrari, Ferrari Vice-President, chats on the grid with Vettel

Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel gives an interview before the race

Red Bull's Vettel and race engineer Rocquelin discuss besides the grid before the race

Red Bull's Vettel and race engineer Rocquelin discuss besides the grid before the race

Polesitter Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing concentrates in his car before the race

Polesitter Sebastian Vettel's Red Bull-Renault is prepared at his grid position

Polesitter Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing is pushed to his grid position

Sebastian Vettel enjoys every drivers parade

Sebastian Vettel's helmet from above

Polesetter Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing gives an interview after qualifying

The fastest three qualifiers wave at the world's media: Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel as polesetter in the middle with second qualified McLaren's Lewis Hamilton and his team mate Jenson Button as third on the grid on the right (note the special McLaren driver suits)

Polesetter Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing celebrates in parc ferme after qualifying

Polesetter Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing celebrates in parc ferme after qualifying

Polesetter Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing arrives in parc ferme after qualifying

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

A patient double World Champion Sebastian Vettel poses with devoted fans for a souvenir photo

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Race winner Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing smiles at the world after winning his 11th race of the season

Race winner Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing gives interviews after the race

Final podium ceremony group photo with Red Bull Racing's technical chief Adrian Newey, second placed Jenson Button of McLaren, Red Bull's race winner Sebastian Vettel and as third Fernando Alonso of Ferrari

A large sip of champagne for Red Bull Racing's technical director Adrian Newey

Champagne showers for winner Vettel

Champagne showers for winner Vettel

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, kisses his shiny silver cup

Red Bull Racing's race winner Sebastian Vettel presents his trophy on the podium

Red Bull Racing's race winner Sebastian Vettel stands still on the podium

Race winner Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing celebrates with his team at the parc ferme fencing

Race winner Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing celebrates in parc ferme

Race winner Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing celebrates in parc ferme

McLaren's second placed chaser Button congratulates race winner Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing in parc ferme after the race

Race winner Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing arrives at parc ferme after his honoury lap

Already being double World Champion, Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing wins the Grand Prix of India

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel increases the distance to the other race cars after three laps

Sebastian Vettel leads the row of race cars after one lap

Both Red Bull-Renaults lead the field into turn one with a cheaky Button of McLaren sneaking in from behind

Both Red Bull-Renaults lead the field into turn one with a cheaky Button of McLaren sneaking in from behind

At the start, both Red Bull-Renaults lead the field with a cheaky Button of McLaren sneaking in from behind

At the start, both Red Bull-Renaults lead the field with a cheaky Button of McLaren sneaking in from behind

At the start, both Red Bull-Renaults lead the field

A second before the start

Green lights for formation lap

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, puts his helmet on

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, puts his helmet on

Sebastian Vettel's view goes far before the race

Sebastian Vettel gives Bob an interview before the drivers parade

Sebastian Vettel signs autographs before doing his parade lap

Photographers swarm around Sebastian Vettels historic parade vehicle

Jean-Michel with Sebastian Vettel for the fans on the stands during the drivers parade

The fastest three qualifiers wave at the world's media from parc ferme: on the right hand second qualified McLaren's Lewis Hamilton, Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel as polesetter in the middle and his team mate Mark Webber as third on the grid

The fastest three qualifiers wave at the world's media: on the right hand second qualified McLaren's Lewis Hamilton, Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel as polesetter in the middle and his team mate Mark Webber as third on the grid

The qualifyings fastest Vettel, Webber and Hamilton return from the FIA weight control after qualifying

F1 race drivers wait at the FIA scales after qualifying

Polesitter Sebastian Vettel receives congratulations in parc ferme after Q3

Polesitter Sebastian Vettel takes his helmet off in parc ferme after Q3

Polesitter Sebastian Vettel celebrates in parc ferme after Q3

The helmet of polesitter Sebastian Vettel shows the faces of the Red Bull Racing team

The helmet design of polesitter Sebastian Vettel shows the faces of the Red Bull Racing team

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel are pushed backwards to pits during qualifying

Sebastian Vettel is pushed backwards to pits during the qualifying pit stops by the Red Bull mechanics

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

10 smilies in Kinky Kiley's cockpit

Sebastian Vettel's Red Bull Racing-Renault car stops in the pitlane with a stalled engine

A golden glowing Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Red Bull advisor Dr. Helmut Marko listens to team boss Christian Horner and Sebastian Vettel in the pits

Sebastian Vettel listens to his race engineer Guillaume Rocquelin in Red Bull Racing pits

Besides all the fun, Sebastian Vettel has to focus on setting up the race car for the new track

Sebastian Vettel and his mechanics burst in laughs as the song 'Who let the dogs out?' is played in the pits whilst the session is stopped because a wild dog is hunted on the race track

Sebastian Vettel and his mechanics burst in laughs as the song 'Who let the dogs out?' is played in the pits whilst the session is stopped because a wild dog is hunted on the race track

On Thursday evening during his track inspection, Sebastian Vettel is allowed to test the technically advanced track marking system

On Thursday evening during his track inspection, Sebastian Vettel and his entourage is followed by photographers and TV crews

On Thursday evening during his track inspection, Sebastian Vettel is followed by photographers and TV crews

On Thursday evening during his track inspection, Sebastian Vettel admires the impressive architecture of the up-to-date race track

Tommi Parmakoski signals Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, P1 with 10 laps to go

Race winner Sebastian Vettel and Red Bull Racing team boss Christian Horner celebrate their win of the F1 constructor championship after the Korean GP

Race winner Sebastian Vettel and Red Bull Racing team boss Christian Horner celebrate their win of the F1 constructor championship after the Korean GP

Race winner Sebastian Vettel and Red Bull Racing team boss Christian Horner celebrate their win of the F1 constructor championship after the Korean GP

Race winner Sebastian Vettel and Red Bull Racing team boss Christian Horner celebrate their win of the F1 constructor championship after the Korean GP

Race winner Sebastian Vettel celebrates after the Korean GP

Race winner Sebastian Vettel celebrates with the Red Bull Racing team after winning the F1 constructor championship

Race winner Sebastian Vettel celebrates with the Red Bull Racing team after winning the F1 constructor championship

Race winner Sebastian Vettel and the whole Red Bull Racing team celebrate winning the F1 constructor championship after the Korean GP

Race winner Sebastian Vettel answers the media's questions after the podium ceremony of the Korean GP

Race winner Sebastian Vettel and Red Bull Racing team boss Christian Horner as winning constructor of the championship after the podium ceremony of the Korean GP

Final podium ceremony photo of race winner Sebastian Vettel and Red Bull Racing team boss Christian Horner as winning constructor of the championship

Final podium ceremony group photo of second placed McLaren's Lewis Hamilton, race winner Sebastian Vettel, his third placed team mate Mark Webber and Red Bull Racing team boss Christian Horner as winning constructor in their middle

A large sip of champagne for winning Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel on the podium after the Korean GP

Champagne showers from winning Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel on the podium after the Korean GP

Champagne showers for the winning Red Bull team on the podium after the Korean GP

Champagne showers for the winning Red Bull team on the podium after the Korean GP

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, receives congrats from second placed Lewis Hamilton on the podium after the Korean GP

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, kisses his trophy on the podium after winning the Korean GP

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, presents his trophy on the podium after winning the Korean GP

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, celebrates on the podium after winning the Korean GP

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, jumps on the podium after winning the Korean GP

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, celebrates on his car in parc ferme after winning the Korean GP

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, celebrates on his car in parc ferme after winning the Korean GP

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, celebrates on his car in parc ferme after winning the Korean GP

Red Bull Racing's Webber and Vettel congratulate each other in parc ferme after the Korean GP

Red Bull Racing team boss Horner celebrates with Webber and Vettel in parc ferme after the Korean GP

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, celebrates on his car in parc ferme after winning the Korean GP

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, climbs out of his car in parc ferme after winning the Korean GP

Unbeatable double World Champion Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, takes the chequered flag to win the Korean Grand Prix

Sebastian Vettel ends his stop at Red Bull Racing pits

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, leads Hamilton and the followers during a safety car period

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, already leads the race after a few laps in front of Hamilton

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, already leads the race after the first lap

After the start, McLaren's Hamilton leads the field into turn one

Green lights to formation lap

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, shortly before the race

Vettel's grid girl

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, descends from drivers parade truck

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, walks to drivers parade

The fastest three qualifiers wave at the world's media: McLaren's Lewis Hamilton as polesetter in the middle with second qualified Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel right hand and Hamilton's team mate Jenson Button as third on the grid on the left hand side

After qualifying, McLaren's Button and Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull chat on their way back from the scales

Second qualifier Sebastian Vettel studdies his competitor's car in parc ferme

Second qualifier Sebastian Vettel gets out of his car in parc ferme

Vettel fans on a stand

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Timo Glock, Virgin Racing, in front of fellow countryman Vettel

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vattel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel jokes around with his race engineer in Red Bull Racing pits

Sebastian Vettel puts his helmet on in Red Bull pits

Sebastian Vettel jokes around with his race engineer Guillaume Rocquelin in Red Bull Racing pits

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, gives an interview

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, answers questions during a press conference

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton sits besides Vettel and Alonso, answering questions during a press conference

Sebastian Vettel teases Fernando Alonso before the Thursday press conference

Fresh double F1 champion Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing

The newly crowned youngest double World Champion Sebastian Vettel and the Constructor's Champion Red Bull Racing team celebrate their achievement

The newly crowned youngest double World Champion Sebastian Vettel comes to his waiting Red Bull Racing team to celebrate his achievement

Triple World Champion Niki Lauda lifts his red cap for the newly crowned youngest double World Champion Sebastian Vettel

A last sip of champagne after the podium ceremony for winner Button and third placed new World Champion Vettel

Champagne showers for the newly crowned World Champion Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing

Third placed and newly crowned World Champion Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing celebrates on podium and kisses his trophy

Third placed and newly crowned World Champion Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing celebrates on podium and shakes his trophy towards the Japanese sky

Third placed and new World Champion Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing celebrates in parc ferme

Third placed and new World Champion Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing celebrates in parc ferme

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, in front of Alonso's Ferrari

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, keeps position three behind Alonso and race leader Button

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, leads the two following McLaren-Mercedes cars through turn one

At the start, Jenson Button goes wide towards the lawn

A bird's view on Sebastian Vettel and his Red Bull-Renault car on the grid

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Vettel's fans

World Champion Sebastian Vettel

Japanese fans on the stand

Bernie Ecclestone and the King of Spain, Juan Carlos, visit Championship contender Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull at his first grid position

Formula One god father Bernie Ecclestone sits on a rail for a group photo with the top five drivers Lewis Hamilton, Fernando Alonso, Mark Webber, Jenson Button and Sebastian Vettel

A thoughful Vettel strolls to drivers parade with his team mate Webber

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Red Bull's Helmut Marko celebrates on podium with race winner Sebastian Vettel

Sebastian Vettel gives an interview, quite happy to pair his German fella of Williams on the front row

Shortly before the race, Bernie Ecclestone gives last advise to polesetter Vettel

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Two laps to go for Sebastian Vettel

Red Bull Racing's race winner Sebastian Vettel and Red Bull Racing performance engineer Tim Malyon present the winner's and constructor's trophies after podium ceremony

Final podium ceremony group photo of second placed McLaren's Jenson Button, race winner Sebastian Vettel, his third placed team mate Mark Webber and Red Bull Racing performance engineer Tim Malyon

Red Bull Racing's race winner Sebastian Vettel gives a champagne shower to second placed Jenson Button of McLaren during podium ceremony

Red Bull Racing's race winner Sebastian Vettel gives a champagne shower to Red Bull Racing performance engineer Tim Malyon during podium ceremony

Red Bull Racing's race winner Sebastian Vettel kisses his trophy during podium ceremony

Red Bull Racing's race winner Sebastian Vettel presents his trophy during podium ceremony

Race winner Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, shows the 'Vettel finger' during podium ceremony

Race winner Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, celebrates his victory in parc ferme

Race winner Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, with his team mate Mark Webber and Jenson Button after the race in parc ferme

Race winner Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, receives congratulations from his team mate Mark Webber after the race in parc ferme

Race winner Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, celebrates his victory with a 'Vettel finger' in parc ferme

Race winner Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, celebrates his 9th victory of this season after the race in parc ferme

Race winner Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, arrives in parce ferme after Barrichello and in front of team mate Webber

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, celebrates his 9th victory in this season, only one point away from World Championship

Sebastian Vettel ejects from a stop at Red Bull Racing pits

Sebastian Vettel stops at Red Bull Racing pits

Sebastian Vettel stops at Red Bull Racing pits

Sebastian Vettel stops at Red Bull Racing pits

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Red Bull Racing's Sebastian Vettel starts from pole position and takes the lead of the start field heading turn one

Red Bull Racing's Sebastian Vettel starts from pole position and stays in front of McLaren's Button whilst team mate Webber blocks Hamilton on the other side of the start field

Red Bull Racing's Sebastian Vettel starts from pole position and stays in front

The second before the start

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, answers questions to BBC's Brundle

German RTL TV's Kai Ebel interviews Bernie Ecclestone and Sebastian Vettel on the grid before the race

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, gives an interview to German RTL TV's Kai Ebel shortly before the race

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, gives an interview to German RTL TV's Kai Ebel shortly before the race

Vettel's grid girl

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, with his PA Britta Roeske

Red Bull Racing drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber wave at their fans during drivers parade

Red Bull Racing's Sebastian Vettel is surrounded by photographers and TV crews as he departs to drivers parade

Red Bull Racing's Sebastian Vettel salutes his fans during drivers parade

Red Bull Racing's Sebastian Vettel and Jenson Button of McLaren walk together to the drivers parade

Red Bull Racing's Sebastian Vettel and Jenson Button of McLaren walk together to the drivers parade

Red Bull Racing's reigning F1 World Champion Sebastian Vettel is interviewed by RTL TV presenter and triple F1 World Champion of 1975, 1977 and 1984 Niki Lauda

Red Bull Racing's Sebastian Vettel is surrounded by journalists during an interview with RTL TV presenters Niki Lauda and Florian Koenig

Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel gives an autograph

Polesetter Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, is interviewed after qualifying

Polesetter Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, is interviewed after qualifying

Polesetter Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, is interviewed after qualifying

The fastest three qualifiers wave at the world's media: on the right hand third qualified McLaren's Jenson Button, Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel as polesetter in the middle and his team mate Mark Webber as second on the grid on the left

Polesitter Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, celebrates in parc ferme after qualifying

Polesitter Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, celebrates in parc ferme after qualifying

Polesitter Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, watches the race cars of his competitors in parc ferme after qualifying

Polesitter Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, celebrates in parc ferme after qualifying

Polesitter Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, arrives at parc ferme after qualifying

Norbert Vettel wishes his son much success before the qualifying

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, gives an interview

Press conference with Timo Glock, Sebastien Buemi, Sebastian Vettel and Nico Rosberg

Race winner Sebastian Vettel shares his bottle of champagne after the Italian Grand Prix

Red Bull Racing race engineer Stefano Sordo and winner Sebastian Vettel leave the podium after the Italian Grand Prix

Red Bull Racing race engineer Stefano Sordo and winner Sebastian Vettel cheer on the podium after the Italian Grand Prix

Final podium ceremony group photo of second placed Jenson Button of McLaren, Red Bull Racing race engineer Stefano Sordo, winner Sebastian Vettel and third placed Fernando Alonso of Ferrari

Champagne showers for race winner Sebastian Vettel after the Italian Grand Prix

Race winner Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, raises his trophy after the Italian Grand Prix

Race winner Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, takes the deserved trophy after the Italian Grand Prix

Race winner Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, receives the deserved trophy after the Italian Grand Prix

Podium ceremony after the Italian Grand Prix with race winner Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, in the middle (is that a small tear?)

Podium ceremony after the Italian Grand Prix with race winner Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, in the middle

Race winner Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, celebrates on the podium after the Italian Grand Prix

Race winner Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, celebrates on the podium after the Italian Grand Prix

Race winner Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, walks to podium ceremony

Race winner Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, celebrates in parc ferme

Race winner Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, celebrates with second placed Jenson Button of McLaren in parc ferme

Race winner Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, celebrates in parc ferme after winning the Italian Grand Prix 2011

Race winner Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, celebrates in parc ferme after winning the Italian Grand Prix 2011

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, takes the chequered flag and wins the Italian Grand Prix

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, takes the chequered flag and wins the Italian Grand Prix

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Michael Schumacher, Mercedes GP, tales a shortcut to squeeze between race leader Vettel and chasing Alonso

After the safety car cleared the track, Alonso and Vettel lead the field as Massa and Webber battle for fifth position

After the start accident the cars line up behind the safety car

At the start, Alonso on Ferrari overtakes polesitter Vettel and second starter Hamilton on the outside

The second of the start

Sebastian Vettel sticks a smilie for each of his victories in the cockpit of 'Kinky Kylie' ...

Sebastian Vettel holds his steering wheel with the many buttons

Vettel's steering wheel on the Red Bull race car called of 'Kinky Kylie'

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, gives an interviev to German RTL TV's Kai Ebel

Sebastian Vettel speaks to Red Bull Racing engineer Rocquelin

Sebastian Vettel celebrates 150 years of Italian unity with a special helmet

Sebastian Vettel and the Red Bull Racing crew are prepared on the pole position

Tanja Bauer interviews Sebastian Vettel before drivers parade

Bernie Ecclestone receives an honoury trophy from Brembo brakes chairman Alberto Bombassei, alongside stand Ferrari team boss Stefano Domenicali, Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber and Ferrari drivers Alonso and Massa

Bernie Ecclestone receives an honoury trophy from Brembo brakes chairman Alberto Bombassei

Bernie Ecclestone talks with the Red Bull drivers Vettel and Webber in front of his motorhome

The fastest three qualifiers wave at the world's media: Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel as polesetter in the middle with second qualified McLaren's Lewis Hamilton left hand and his team mate Jenson Button as third on the grid on the right hand side

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, gains pole position in Monza and celebrates after qualifying in parc ferme

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, gains pole position in Monza and celebrates after qualifying in parc ferme

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, takes the chequered flag, to win the Belgian Grand Prix and probably secures his second World Championship

Bernie Ecclestone brightens up the mood on the cloudy race day and shakes hands with Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull on their way to drivers parade

Sebastian Vettel celebrates in parc ferme after winning the Belgian Grand Prix 2011

Red Bull's technical director Adrian Newey of Red Bull, second placed Mark Webber, his winning team mate Sebastian Vettel and third placed Jenson Button of McLaren pose together for the media after the podium ceremony of the Belgian Grand Prix 2011

Race winner Sebastian Vettel cheers at the crowd after the podium ceremony of the Belgian Grand Prix 2011

A good last sip of champagne for second placed Mark Webber of Red Bull, his winning team mate Sebastian Vettel and third placed Jenson Button of McLaren after the podium ceremony following the Belgian Grand Prix 2011

A large flush of champagne for the face of McLaren's third placed Jenson Button after the Belgian Grand Prix 2011

A happy Jenson Button of McLaren raises his trophy for third place on the podium after the Belgian Grand Prix 2011

Race winner Sebastian Vettel raises his trophy on the podium after the Belgian Grand Prix 2011

Race winner Sebastian Vettel on the podium during the ceremony after the Belgian Grand Prix 2011

Second placed Mark Webber of Red Bull, his winning team mate Sebastian Vettel and third placed Jenson Button of McLaren stand still for the national anthem during the podium ceremony after the Belgian Grand Prix 2011

Second placed Mark Webber congratulates winning team mate Vettel on the podium after the Belgian Grand Prix

Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel celebrates in parc ferme after winning the Belgian Grand Prix 2011

Sebastian Vettel in parc ferme after winning the Belgian Grand Prix 2011 - Button's rear-wing endplate broke off later in the race after a collision at the start

Sebastian Vettel celebrates in parc ferme after winning the Belgian Grand Prix 2011

Sebastian Vettel celebrates in parc ferme after winning the Belgian Grand Prix 2011

Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing wins the Belgian Grand Prix and probably secures his second World Championship

Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing wins the Belgian Grand Prix and probably secures his second World Championship

Sebastian Vettel's pit board signals first position from Red Bull Racing pit wall, with a large gap to Webber and seven laps to go

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

The long safety car phase keeps Vettel on third position

After one lap of the race, Rosberg leads the Belgian GP in front of Vettel and Massa

After one lap of the race, Rosberg leads the Belgian GP in front of Vettel and Massa

The start field passes Eau Rouge with Vettel in the lead and Rosberg second after a super start

The start field has passed turn one and approaches Eau Rouge with Rosberg second after a super start

The start, Vettel still leads the field

The start, Vettel leads the field

At the start, Webber goes slow and is overtaken by Rosberg's Mercedes

A moment before the start

Sebastian Vettel with his race engineer Guillaume Rocquelin besides the Red Bull-Renault on pole position

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, greets the fans during drivers parade - and the busy fellow photographers check their achievements

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Journalists and TV crews stick to the lips of Sebastian Vettel after qualifying

Polesitter Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, wave at the world's media in parc ferme

The fastest three qualifiers wave at the world's media: on the right hand third qualified McLaren's Lewis Hamilton, Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel as polesetter in the middle and his team mate Mark Webber as second on the grid on the left

Polesetter Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, celebrates in parc ferme

The fabulous seventh grid positioned Bruno Senna on Renault arrives at parc ferme besides polesetter Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing

Polesetter Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, arrives at parc ferme besides a fabulous seventh positioned Bruno Senna on Renault

Polesetter Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, arrives at parc ferme

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Fellow photographer Martin Trenkler takes a photo of a very fast Vettel at Eau Rouge

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Second placed Sebastian Vettel lifts his trophy

Second placed Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull and race winner Jenson Button of McLaren drink champagne together after the podium ceremony

The F1 family celebrate their heroes on the podium together with the Hungarian fans - second placed Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull, McLaren race engineer Dave Robson, race winner Jenson Button of McLaren and third placed Fernando Alonso of Ferrari

The Hungarian fans celebrate the heroes on the podium - second placed Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull, Jenson's race engineer Dave Robson, race winner Jenson Button of McLaren and third placed Fernando Alonso of Ferrari

Champagne showers on the Hungarian podium for winner Jenson Button

Champagne showers on the Hungarian podium

Champagne showers on the Hungarian podium

Race winner Jenson Button, McLaren, raises his trophy on the podium

Second placed Sebastian Vettel congatulates race winner Jenson Button of McLaren in parc ferme

Second placed Sebastian Vettel watches race winner Jenson Button of McLaren celebrating with his mechanics besides parc ferme

Fernando Alonso, Ferrari, keeps his position in front of Red Bull's Vettel

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Jenson Button, McLaren Mercedes, leads the race in front of team mate Hamilton and Red Bull's Vettel

Sebastian Vettel returns to the race after a fast service at Red Bull Racing pits

Sebastian Vettel gets a fast service at Red Bull Racing pits

Sebastian Vettel gets a fast service at Red Bull Racing pits

Sebastian Vettel rushes to Red Bull Racing pits

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, changes to super soft tyres again

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Vettel's pit board signals third position

McLaren's Jenson Button is about to pass Vettel, getting closer to his leading team mate Hamilton

Sebastian Vettel ejects from Red Bull Racing pits and jumps in front of Alonso's pitting Ferrari

Sebastian Vettel stops at Red Bull Racing pits

Now Vettel faces a pushing Button from behind, quite understeering after he had to let Hamilton pass

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes, tries to overtake the still leading Sebastian Vettel - unsuccessful in this lap

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes, tries to overtake the leading Sebastian Vettel - unsuccessful in this lap

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes, tries to overtake the leading Sebastian Vettel

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes, is about to overtake the race leader Sebastian Vettel

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, fights back for the leading position against Lewis Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, and Lewis Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes, battle for the leading position

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, and Lewis Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes, battle for the leading position

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, and Lewis Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes, battle for the leading position

A bit more than one lap after the start, Vettel still leads in front of Hamilton

The start field arrives at turn two, Vettel still leads in front of Hamilton and Button

The start, Vettel leads in front of Hamilton and Button

Sebastian Vettel with Red Bull race engineer Guillaume Rocquelin

Sebastian Vettel gives a comment after the parade

Sebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso do not enjoy the weather during drivers parade

Polesitter Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, waves at the international media after qualifying

The fastest three qualifiers wave at the world's media: Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel as polesetter in the middle with second qualified McLaren's Lewis Hamilton and his team mate Jenson Button as third on the grid

The fastest three qualifiers wave at the world's media: Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel as polesetter in the middle with second qualified McLaren's Lewis Hamilton right hand and his team mate Jenson Button as third on the grid on the left hand side

Polesitter Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, greets the spectators from parc ferme

Polesitter Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, arrives at parc ferme after qualifying

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Red Bull Racing's technical director Adrian Newey talks to Sebastian Vettel

Red Bull Racing's technical director Adrian Newey listens to a gesticulating Sebastian Vettel

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel in the Red Bull Racing pits

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel speaks into numerous microphones of the TV journalists

Kinky Kylie's steering wheel (Vettel's Red Bull-Renault :)

Sebastian Vettel freezes a bit on his way to the drivers parade

Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing leaves parc ferme after gaining a fourth place on his home GP, leading the championship with 216 points, 77 ahead team mate Webber (139)

Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing after gaining a fourth place on his home GP, leading the championship with 216 points, 77 ahead team mate Webber (139)

A McLaren mechanic encourages Vettel who overtakes the slower pitting Massa

A McLaren mechanic encourages Vettel who overtakes the slower pitting Massa

Felipe Massa, Ferrari, enters pit lane in front of Vettel on the penultimate lap

Felipe Massa, Ferrari, enters pit lane in front of Vettel on the penultimate lap

Tommi Parmakoski signals Vettel fifth position with the pit board

Tommi Parmakoski holds Vettel's pit board

Sebastian Vettel stops at Red Bull Racing pits

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, in front of Rosberg, Massa and Schumacher

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Felipe Massa, Ferrari, in front of Vettel and Kobayashi

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, falls back after a spin. Behind him are Rosberg and Massa

Fernando Alonso, Ferrari, overtakes Vettel

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, in front of Ferrari's Alonso

Mark Webber, Red Bull Racing, in front of team mate Vettel

The field comes around Mercedes arena, Alonso leads fourth placed Vettel

Vettel brakes hard behind team mate Webber into turn one after the start, losing positions to Alonso

Vettel brakes hard behind team mate Webber into turn one after the start, losing positions to Alonso

On the grid before the race, Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel gets best wishes and a clap from his friend Bernie Ecclestone

Sebastian Vettel puts his helmet on

Sebastian Vettel on the grid with Red Bull Racing team principal Christian Horner

Sebastian Vettel answers questions of Niki Lauda

The fastest three qualifiers wave at the world's media behind the cars in parc ferme: on the left hand third qualified Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel, his team mate Mark Webber as polesetter in the middle and McLaren's Lewis Hamilton as second on the grid

The fastest three qualifiers wave at the world's media: on the left hand third qualified Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel, his team mate Mark Webber as polesetter in the middle and McLaren's Lewis Hamilton as second on the grid

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes, in front of Vettel

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing after gaining a fourth place on his home GP, leading the championship with 216 points, 77 ahead team mate Webber (139)

Second placed Sebastian Vettel answers many questions after the race

Final podium ceremony group photo of Red Bull's second placed Sebastian Vettel, race winning Fernando Alonso of Ferrari, his team boss Stefano Domenicali and third placed Mark Webber of Red Bull on the podium after the British GP 2011 in Silverstone

Alonso sprays champagne showers from the podium at the Ferrari team

Champagne shower for second placed Vettel

Second placed Sebastian Vettel greets the world from parc ferme

Race winner Fernando Alonso of Ferrari receives congratulations from second placed Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull in parc ferme

Vettel and Webber of Red Bull finish as second and third

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel is serviced at Red Bull Racing pits

Alonso rushes away from Ferrari pits in order to overtake Vettel who is still in the pitting

Vettel's pit board signals P2

After one lap the large gap between leader Sebastian Vettel and his chasers Webber and Alonso is already enormous

Mark Webber follows his Red Bull team mate Vettel into lap two

After nearly one lap the large gap between leader Vettel and his chasers is already enormous

The start field reaches turn one, Sebastian Vettel in the lead

One second before the start

The race cars stand in line before the formation lap

Sebastian Vettel and Vitantonio Liuzzi joke around on their way to drivers parade

Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel got the yellow glasses from a fan

Shooting star Sebastian Vettel wears the yellow glasses for a fan

A friendly chat between Red Bull technical director Adrian Newey, team boss Christian Horner, driver Sebastian Vettel and FIA's F1 delegate Charlie Whiting

The fastest three qualifiers wave at the world's media: Red Bull driver Mark Webber as polesetter in the middle with third qualified Ferrari's Fernando Alonso and his team mate Sebastian Vettel as second on the grid

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

The Red Bull team on Vettel's helmet

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

The 2011 Formula 1 World Champion, Sebastian Vettel

Race winner Sebastian Vettel raises his trophy and the bottle of champagne on the podium

Race winner Sebastian Vettel raises his trophy and the bottle of champagne on the podium

Race winner Sebastian Vettel celebrates on the podium

Race winner Sebastian Vettel receives congrats from FIA observer Herbie Blash in parc ferme

Race winner Sebastian Vettel shakes team hands in parc ferme

Final podium ceremony group photo of second placed Fernando Alonso of Ferrari, Red Bull head of race engineering Ian Morgan, race winner Sebastian Vettel and third placed Mark Webber

Cheers for the Red Bull Racing team

A large sip of champagne for race winner Sebastian Vettel on the podium

Race winner Sebastian Vettel raises his trophy on the podium

Race winner Vettel and third placed Red Bull team mate Webber greet the audience from parc ferme

Race winner Sebastian Vettel celebrates in parc ferme with Ian Morgan, Red Bull Racing Head of Race Engineering

Race winner Sebastian Vettel celebrates in parc ferme

Second placed Alonso congratulates race winner Sebastian Vettel in parc ferme

Second placed Alonso congratulates race winner Sebastian Vettel in parc ferme

Race winner Sebastian Vettel celebrates in parc ferme

Race winner Sebastian Vettel celebrates in parc ferme

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, takes the chequered flag and his sixth win of the season

Race winner Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, takes the chequered flag and his sixth win of the season

Sebastian Vettel stops at Red Bull pits

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, leads team mate Webber

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, leads team mate Webber

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, leads team mate Webber

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

First lap: Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, leads the field already with a fine gap

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, with his physio Tommy Parmakoski

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel talks to Red Bull engineer Rocquelin on the grid

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, on the grid (first position as usual)

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, on the grid (first position as usual)

Sebastian Vettel is pushed to first grid position by a Red Bull mechanic

Sebastian Vettel arrives on the grid, passing Glock's grid girl

Sebastian Vettel walks to drivers parade

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton pose for the press in parc ferme after qualification

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, in parc ferme after qualification

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, puts his helmet on

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, puts his helmet on

Sebastian Vettel and Dr. Helmut Marko in Red Bull Racing pits

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Public pitlane walkabout on Thursday afternoon - see lower left corner where Vettel signs autographs

Vettel's grid girl

Final podium ceremony group photo of Red Bull's second placed Sebastian Vettel, McLaren Technical Director Paddy Lowe, winner Jenson Button and third placed Mark Webber after the Canadian GP 2011

'Come to my age and any trophy makes you happy!' ;)

And again but vice versa on the podium, a disappointed second placed Vettel receives congratulations from the lucky Jenson Button, who overtook him after a small mistake under pressure

A disappointed second placed Vettel congratulates victorious Jenson Button, who overtook him after a small mistake under pressure

Red Bull team mates Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber walk round Button's winning McLaren-Mercedes in parc ferme

Red Bull team mates Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber walk round Button's winning McLaren-Mercedes in parc ferme

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

The safety car deploys again after Heidfeld's crash - Vettel, Schumacher (yes, second race position indeed!) and Webber follow close behind

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel changes from wet to intermediate tyres at Red Bull pits

Sebastian Vettel changes from wet to intermediate tyres at Red Bull pits

Sebastian Vettel changes from wet to intermediate tyres at Red Bull pits

Sebastian Vettel changes from wet to intermediate tyres at Red Bull pits

As the race is re-started, Red Bull mechanics dry the tarmac in front of the pits for Vettel's stops

As the race is re-started, Red Bull mechanics dry the tarmac in front of the pits for Vettel's stops

The race is re-started behind the safety car, Vettel is in the lead

The race is re-started behind the safety car

Sebastian Vettel and his physio Tommi Parmakoski walk to the Red Bull pits in order to wait for the restart of the race

Sebastian Vettel and his physio Tommi Parmakoski walk to the Red Bull pits in order to wait for the restart of the race

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

The safety car again in front of Vettel, Hamilton's crashed McLaren blockes the track

After the safety car left the track, the show goes on and Alonso attacks race leader Vettel

After the safety car left the track, the show goes on and Alonso attacks race leader Vettel

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel gives an interview before the race

Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel and race engineer Rocquelin discuss besides the grid before the race

Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel and race engineer Rocquelin discuss besides the grid before the race

Fellow photographers swarm around Vettel's grid girl

Bob Constanduros (on his 501st GP:) interviews Sebastian Vettel before his 69th GP

Sebastian Vettel searches the right words for Bob

Sebastian Vettel and Michael Schumacher clique on their walk to drivers parade

On Sunday morning, Red Bull advisor Dr. Helmut Marko and Sebastian Vettel have a chat after breakfast

Polesetter Sebatian Vettel gives interviews after qualifying

Polesetter Sebatian Vettel walks through parc ferme after qualifying

Polesetter Sebastian Vettel investigates a Ferrari car in parc ferme after qualifying

The fastest three qualifiers wave at the world's media: Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel as polesetter in the middle with third qualified Ferrari's Felipe Massa and his team mate Fernando Alonso as second on the grid

Polesetter Sebastian Vettel celebrates in parc ferme after qualifying

Michael Schumacher, Nick Heidfeld and Sebastian Vettel climb out of their cars in parc ferme after qualifying

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Red Bull mechanics cover Vettel's damaged car

Sebastian Vettel's damaged nose cone of the Red Bull-Renault

Sebastian Vettel's damaged Red Bull-Renault is collected by the mechanics on Friday morning

Sebastian Vettel's Red Bull-Renault is rescued from the track during the first session on Friday morning

Sebastian Vettel's Red Bull-Renault is rescued from the track during the first session on Friday morning

Jenson Button scores an unexpected win for McLaren and crosses the finish line in front of Vettel

A crowded grid prepares for the restart of the race with 6 laps to go, Red Bull mechanics swirl around Vettel's car in the first row.

Race winner Sebastian Vettel celebrates between the photographers in front of the Monaco podium

A fan of Sebastian Vettel.

Sebastian Vettel, the winner of Monaco Grand Prix.

Champagne celebrations for Vettel and his team.

The top three on podium: Sebastian Vettel with the second Fernando Alonso and third placed Jenson Button.

Sebastian Vettel grabs his trophy.

Congratulations and kisses from Charlene Wittstock - Prince Albert's fiance.

Red Bull Racing team boss Christian Horner celebrates with race winner Sebastian Vettel in parc ferme.

Race winner Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, arrives in parc ferme.

Race winner Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, on his lap of honour.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, takes the chequered flag and his maiden Monaco victory.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing.

Race re-start, Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, waits for the race to be re-started.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, waits for the race to be re-started.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, leads the pack after the start and up the hill.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, leads the pack at the start.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing.

Sebastian Vettel climbs the drivers' parade truck.

Vettel's fan base assumes the viewer position.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing.

Sebastian Vettel explains something to Dr. Helmut Marko in Red Bull pits.

Race winner Sebastian Vettel crosses the finish line and wins the Monaco GP 2011

Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing in front of Ferrai's Alonso

Red Bull star Sebastian Vettel chats on the grid with Bernie Ecclestone.

Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel caresses 'godfather' Bernie Ecclestone on the grid before the race.

Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel at the front row grid position.

Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel rolls to his front row grid position.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, squeezes his helmet on

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, heads to Casino square

Sebastian Vettel interacts with the fans.

Sebastian Vettel leading the race.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault passing the start/finish straight.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Renault

Alonso on the edge as he climbs up front after the start.

Side by side at the start.

Sebastian Vettel during drivers' parade.

The winning team and driver with their trophies.

Celebrations on podium with Vettel, Hamilton and Button.

Champagne celebrations on podium with Vettel, Hamilton and Button.

Champagne celebrations on podium with Vettel, Hamilton and Button.

Champagne celebrations on podium with Vettel and Button.

Champagne celebrations on podium with Vettel, Hamilton and Button.

Sebastian Vettel lifts the winner's trophy.

Sebastian Vettel on podium with second placed Lewis Hamilton and third Jenson Button.

The winning driver Sebastian Vettel on podium.

The winning driver Sebastian Vettel on podium.

Fernando Alonso shakes hands with winner Sebastian Vettel in parc ferme.

Sheer joy of winner Sebastian Vettel in parc ferme.

The winner Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault.

Lewis Hamilton congratulates winner Sebastian Vettel.

Sebastian Vettel crosses the finish line to take yet another victory.

Sebastian Vettel crosses the finish line to take yet another victory.

Pit stop of Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault.

Pit stop of Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault.

Pit stop of Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault.

Pit stop of Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault.

Alonso, followed by Vettel, negotiate the first corner after the start.

Amazing start by Alonso who takes the lead at the first corner.

Start of the race and the cars rush into the braking zone for the first corner.

Start of the race and Alonso makes a surprise attack.

The start of the race with Webber still leading.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault

Sebastian Vettel looking ahead.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault

Sebastian Vettel leaving the drivers' parade.

Sebastian Vettel greeting the fans during drivers' parade.

Sebastian Vettel crosses the finish line to take yet another victory.

Mark Webber celebrates his Pole Position with second placed Sebastian Vettel and third Lewis Hamilton.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault, zoomed.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault

Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull Racing) revealing his plaquette at Circuit de Catalunya.

Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull Racing), Christian Horner and Bernie Ecclestone revealing Vettel's plaquette at Circuit de Catalunya.

Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull Racing), Christian Horner and Bernie Ecclestone revealing Vettel's plaquette at Circuit de Catalunya.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault

Happy fans and relaxed Sebastian Vettel.

More autographs to be given by World Champion Sebastian Vettel.

Sebastian Vettel surrounded by fans and media frenzy on Thursday afternoon.

Sebastian Vettel joins other drivers in obligatory fans-meet-the-drivers autograph session.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, takes the chequered flag and wins his fourth GP out of five so far this season

Race winner Sebastian Vettel receives congratulations after the Turkish GP

Race winner Sebastian Vettel and Red Bull team manager Jonathan Wheatley are chased by photographers after the Turkish GP

Race winner Sebastian Vettel and second placed team mate Mark Webber pose with their team in front of the Red Bull motor home after the Turkish GP

Race winner Sebastian Vettel and second placed team mate Mark Webber pose with their team in front of the Red Bull motor home after the Turkish GP

Race winner Sebastian Vettel arrives at the Red Bull motor home for the team's celebration after the Turkish GP

Race winner Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing is interviewed after the Turkish GP

Race winner Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing is interviewed after the Turkish GP

The victorious Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing is chased by the media after the race

Final podium ceremony group photo of second placed Mark Webber of Red Bull, chief engineer Mark Ellis, race winner Sebastian Vettel and third placed Fernando Alonso of Ferrari

Red Bull chief engineer Mark Ellis receives a champagne shower from winner Vettel and team mate Webber

Ferrari's Fernando Alonso shakes his trophy for third place

Second placed Mark Webber of Red Bull Racing presents his trophy

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, presents his trophy for winning the Turkish GP 2011

Podium ceremony after the Turkish GP 2011

The winner of the Turkish GP, Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel, after the race in parc ferme with McLaren's Button

The winner of the Turkish GP, Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel, celebrates after the race in parc ferme

The winner of the Turkish GP, Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel, talks to his team mate Mark Webber after the race in parc ferme

The winner of the Turkish GP, Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel, celebrates in parc ferme

The winner of the Turkish GP, Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel, celebrates in parc ferme

The winner of the Turkish GP, Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel, celebrates in parc ferme

Race winner Sebastian Vettel celebrates in parc ferme, receiving congrats from the cheering Red Bull team

Race winner Sebastian Vettel celebrates in parc ferme, receiving congrats from his father Norbert

Race winner Sebastian Vettel jumps from the Red Bull-Renault car in parc ferme

Sebastian Vettel clelebrates his victory standing on the Red Bull-Renault in parc ferme

Again winning 1-2, the victorious Red Bulls Mark Webber and winner Seb Vettel get out of their cars in parc ferme in their personal manner

Again winning 1-2, the victorious Red Bulls arrive in parc ferme

Sebastian Vettel passes his cheering Red Bull Racing team, winning his fourth GP out of five so far this season

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, takes the chequered flag and wins his fourth GP out of five so far this season

Tommi Parmakoski signals first place and seven laps to go for Sebastian Vettel

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Third stop in lap 40 for Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Third stop in lap 40 for Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Third stop in lap 40 for Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

After the start of the Turkish GP 2011, Sebastian Vettel keeps his position in front of the field

After the start of the Turkish GP 2011, Nico Rosberg gets between the two Red Bulls with Vettel in the lead

After the start of the Turkish GP 2011, Nico Rosberg manages to get between the two Red Bulls

After the start of the Turkish GP 2011, Nico Rosberg jumps between the two Red Bulls

The start of the Turkish GP 2011, both Red Bulls in the lead with Nico Rosberg close behind

One second before the start of the Turkish GP 2011

Green lights to formation lap

Sebastian Vettel concentrates besides the grid before the race

Sebastian Vettel enjoys a visit of Bernie Ecclestone and VIPs on the grid

Fans of Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber present a cryptyc message on their banner

Michael Schumacher and Sebastian Vettel chat after the drivers parade

Sebastian Vettel climbs from the drivers parade truck behind Schumacher

The two Germans Sebastian Vettel and Nick Heidfeld chat on their way to drivers parade

Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing take a closer look at a Ferrari car after qualification

Again, Sebastian Vettel gains pole position

The fastest three qualifiers wave at the world's media: on the left hand third qualified Nico Rosberg of Mercedes, Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel as polesetter in the middle and his team mate Mark Webber as second on the grid

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Lewis Hamilton's McLaren Mercedes is pushed back to pits as the session is stopped after Vettel's crash on Friday afternoon

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, goes out to a rainy practice on Friday morning

Karun Chandhok and Sebastian Vettel walk back together from drivers' briefing

Race winner Sebastian Vettel sprays champagne from the podium

Couldn't believe his luck: New World Champion Sebastian Vettel arrives in parc ferme

The start, Vettel in front with the McLarens behind

Sebastian Vettel ends his formation lap still in front of Red Bull Racing team mate Mark Webber

After the start, Hamilton leads in front of Vettel, team mate Button - and the lawnmowing Petrov in the back

At the start, Vettel overtakes Kubica and gets behind team mate Webber so that both Red Bull cars are in the lead

Red Bull's polesitter Sebastian Vettel celebrates in parc ferme after Q3

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Final podium ceremony group photo of second placed Sebastian Vettel, race winner Lewis Hamilton, McLaren's Managing Director Jonathan Neale and third placed Mark Webber

Second placed Vettel caresses race winner Lewis Hamilton after the podium ceremony of the Chinese GP

Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel presents his trophy for second place after the Chinese GP

Second placed Vettel and third Webber celebrate in parc ferme after the Chinese GP

Red Bull mechanics cheer for second placed Vettel in parc ferme after the Chinese GP

McLaren's race winner Lewis Hamilton jumps on the car in parc ferme after the Chinese GP besides second placed Vettel

McLaren's race winner Lewis Hamilton celebrates in parc ferme after the Chinese GP besides second placed Vettel

Race winner Lewis Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes, in parc ferme after the Chinese GP besides chaser Vettel

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, crosses the finish line and becomes second this time

Sebastian Vettel's physio Tommi Parmakoski signals second position now, with 4 laps to retrieve leadership

Red Bull champion Sebastian Vettel gets the signal from his physio Tommi Parmakoski that he is still in first position with 11 laps to go

Pit stop of Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Pit stop of Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

McLaren's Jenson Button drives through the waiting Red Bull pit crew

Lewis Hamilton of McLaren Mercedes leads haunter Vettel

Red Bull's Vettel in front of Rosberg, Massa and Alonso

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton leads the field in front of Vettel, Rosberg and Massa

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton in front of Vettel

Sebastian Vettel on Red Bull and Mercedes' Rosberg go through the first chicane battling side-by-side for third position

Sebastian Vettel on Red Bull and Mercedes' Rosberg go through the first chicane battling side-by-side for third position

Vettel and Rosberg go through first chicane side-by-side on third position

After a fabulous start, the McLarens lead the field through the first chicane with Jenson Button in front, followed by team mate Hamilton, then Vettel and Rosberg

After a fabulous start, the McLarens lead the field through turn one with Jenson Button in the lead followed by team mate Hamilton, then Vettel and Rosberg

Red Bull champion Sebastian Vettel besides the grid before the race

Red Bull's polesitter Sebastian Vettel is interviewed before the race besides the grid by a BBC TV presenter

Red Bull champion Sebastian Vettel and his physio Tommi Parmakoski prepare for the race besides the grid

Red Bull champion Sebastian Vettel speaks with his physio Tommi Parmakoski on the grid

Vettel's Red Bull-Renault on pole position as usual

Vettel's tyres are prepared for the race

Sebastian Vettel walks to drivers parade

The fastest three qualifiers wave at the world's media: Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel as polesetter in the middle with third qualified McLaren's Lewis Hamilton and his team mate Jenson Button as second on the grid (note the special driver suits)

Red Bull's polesitter Sebastian Vettel celebrates in parc ferme after Q3

Red Bull's polesitter Sebastian Vettel celebrates in parc ferme after Q3

Red Bull's polesitter Sebastian Vettel in parc ferme after Q3 with Matteo Bonciani, FIA F1 Head of Communications

Red Bull's polesitter Sebastian Vettel in parc ferme after Q3

Red Bull's polesetter Sebastian Vettel in parc ferme after Q3, receiving congrats from second positioned Button in a special driver suit

Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel in parc ferme after Q3 in front of Button

Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel goes out to Q3 behind Button

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

A confident looking Sebastian Vettel is interrogated

Sebastian Vettel answers questions of the international media

Michael Schumacher and Sebastian Vettel exchange gossip and hints after the press conference

Michael Schumacher jokes around with Sebastian Vettel after the press conference

Red Bull press officer Britta Roeske leads World Champion Sebastian Vettel to the press conference

Red Bull's World Champion Sebastian Vettel and race winner presents his souvenirs from the Malaysian Grand Prix

A last sip of champagne on the podium after the Malaysian GP for second placed Jenson Button of McLaren, Red Bull's race winner Sebastian Vettel and third placed Nick Heidfeld of Renault

Final podium ceremony group photo with Red Bull Racing's technical chief Adrian Newey, second placed Jenson Button of McLaren, Red Bull's race winner Sebastian Vettel and an unexpected third placed Nick Heidfeld of Renault

Final podium ceremony group photo of second placed Jenson Button of McLaren, Red Bull's race winner Sebastian Vettel and an unexpected third placed Nick Heidfeld of Renault

Race winner Sebastian Vettel and second placed Jenson Button take a champagne shower after the Malaysian Grand Prix

World Champion Sebastian Vettel and race winner showers Red Bull Racing's technical chief Adrian Newey with champagne after the Malaysian Grand Prix

Red Bull's World Champion Sebastian Vettel and race winner receives a champagne shower from second placed Button on the podium after the Malaysian Grand Prix

Red Bull's World Champion Sebastian Vettel and race winner kisses his trophy on the podium after the Malaysian Grand Prix

Red Bull's World Champion Sebastian Vettel and race winner presents his trophy on the podium after the Malaysian Grand Prix

Red Bull's World Champion Sebastian Vettel and race winner cheers on the podium after the Malaysian Grand Prix

Red Bull's World Champion Sebastian Vettel celebrates in parc ferme after the Malaysian GP

Red Bull's World Champion Sebastian Vettel celebrates in parc ferme after the Malaysian GP

The Red Bull mechanics hug their winner Sebastian Vettel for his great achievement

Second placed Jenson Button gets congrats from the outstanding winner Sebastian Vettel in parc ferme

Red Bull's World Champion Sebastian Vettel jumps on his car in parc ferme after the Malaysian GP

While Adrian Newey celebrates the Red Bull victory with his mechanics, second placed Jenson Button on McLaren Mercedes already parks in parc ferme. The outstanding winner Vettel arrives from the backside.

Red Bull's World Champion Sebastian Vettel leads the race from pole position on and crosses the finish line again

Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel leads the race from pole position on and takes the chequered flag for a second time after two races of the season so far

Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel leads the race from pole position on and takes the chequered flag for a second time after two races of the season so far

Sebastian Vettel receives a quick service at Red Bull Racing pits

Sebastian Vettel receives a quick service at Red Bull Racing pits

Sebastian Vettel receives a quick service at Red Bull Racing pits

Sebastian Vettel receives a quick service at Red Bull Racing pits

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

One lap after the start, Red Bull's Vettel already enlarges the gap to second positioned Heidfeld and chaser Hamilton

After the start, polesitter Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull leads the field through the first chicane

After the start, polesitter Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull leads the field through the first chicane

After the start, polesitter Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull leads the field through the first chicane, Heidfeld squeezes into second position after a brilliant start

After the start, polesitter Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull leads the field through the first chicane

Polesitter Vettel of Red Bull is still in the lead flanked by McLaren's Hamilton and after a great start both Lotus Renault GP cars on the outside

Polesitter Vettel of Red Bull is still in the lead flanked by McLaren's Hamilton and after a great start both Lotus Renault GP cars on the outside

Sebastian Vettel talks with Red Bull race engineer Guillaume Rocquelin on the grid before the race

Photographers swarm around Sebastian Vettel whilst he talks to Red Bull engineer Rocquelin on the grid

Sebastian Vettel in the Red Bull-Renault arrives at the front of the grid

Lewis Hamilton with Sebastian Vettel before drivers parade

Rubens Barrichello with Sebastian Vettel

The fastest three qualifiers wave at the world's media behind parc ferme: on the right hand second qualified McLaren's Lewis Hamilton, Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel as polesetter in the middle and his team mate Mark Webber as third on the grid

The fastest three qualifiers wave at the world's media: on the right hand second qualified McLaren's Lewis Hamilton, Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel as polesetter in the middle and his team mate Mark Webber as third on the grid

Polesitter Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing greets his fans from parc ferme after qualifying

Polesitter Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing takes his helmet off in parc ferme after qualifying

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

A zoom of Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel puts his helmet on in Red Bull pits

Sebastian Vettel puts his helmet on in Red Bull pits

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel enjoys a visit at the Red Bull pitwall

Sebastian Vettel jokes around with Dr. Helmut Marko in Red Bull pits

Bernie Ecclestone chats with the Red Bull drivers Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel in the paddock

Rob Marshall, Red Bull Racing Chief Designer, and race winner Sebastian Vettel raise their trophies after podium ceremony

Rob Marshall, Red Bull Racing Chief Designer, caresses race winner Sebastian Vettel, a very happy third placed Vitaly Petrov waits besides

Final podium ceremony group photo of second placed Lewis Hamilton, race winner Sebastian Vettel and a very happy third placed Vitaly Petrov

Rob Marshall, Red Bull Racing Chief Designer, watches the making of the final podium ceremony group photo of second placed Lewis Hamilton, race winner Sebastian Vettel and a very happy third placed Vitaly Petrov

More champagne for race winner Sebastian Vettel from second Hamilton after the podium ceremony

Race winner Vettel appreciates a sip of champagne after the podium ceremony

Race winner Vettel sprays champagne after the podium ceremony

Champagne showers for Rob Marshall, Red Bull Racing Chief Designer

A very proud third placed Vitaly Petrov raises his trophy on the podium

Second placed Lewis Hamilton presents his trophy during podium ceremony

Race winner Sebastian Vettel admires his shiny trophy

Race winner Sebastian Vettel proudly presents his trophy

Podium ceremony after the Australian GP 2011 - Vettel wins again!

Winner Vettel savours the podium ceremony besides second placed Hamilton and third placed Petrov

Winner Vettel and third Petrov celebrate on the podium

Happy sunnyboy Vettel cheers from podium

The fastest three drivers congratulate each other in parc ferme

Sebastian Vettel gets hugs and kisses from Rob Marshall, Red Bull Racing Chief Designer

Vitaly Petrov of Lotus Renault GP celebrates his achievement in parc ferme, in front of the dancing pair Sebastian Vettel and Rob Marshall, Red Bull Racing Chief Designer

Sebastian Vettel stands in the Red Bull car in parc ferme and greets the fans on TV

The cheering winner Sebastian Vettel approaches parc ferme after the first GP in 2011

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Shortly before his first pit stop, Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel scratches the curbs as the tyres lose grip

The start of the 2011 Australian GP, Vettel in the lead

The start of the 2011 Australian GP

Sebastian Vettel puts his helmet on before the race

Red Bull champion Sebastian Vettel speaks with his physio Tommi Parmakoski

Red Bull champion Sebastian Vettel whispers into his physio's ear

Red Bull's Vettel and race engineer Rocquelin discuss besides the grid before the race

Red Bull's Vettel and race engineer Rocquelin discuss besides the grid before the race

Vettel's car is placed at pole position

Vettel's car is pushed to pole position

Vettel's car is pushed to pole position

Sebastian Vettel enjoys a sunny drivers parade

Sebastian Vettel, Christian Geistdoerfer, Niki Lauda and Walter Roehrl

Sebastian Vettel, Christian Geistdoerfer, Niki Lauda and Walter Roehrl

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel listens to Niki Lauda and Walter Roehrl

Two Red Bulls autographed by Vettel

The fastest three qualifiers wave at the world's media: on the left hand second qualified McLaren's Lewis Hamilton, Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel as polesetter in the middle and his team mate Mark Webber as third on the grid

The fastest three qualifiers wave at the world's media: on the left hand second qualified McLaren's Lewis Hamilton, Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel as polesetter in the middle and his team mate Mark Webber as third on the grid

Red Bull team mates Sebastian Vettel (who took his helmet off) and Mark Webber return together from qualifying - Vettel as polesetter, Webber as third on grid

Red Bull team mates Sebastian Vettel (who takes his helmet off) and Mark Webber return together from qualifying - Vettel as polesetter, Webber as third on grid

Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel greets the fans on TV after setting the pole position

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

'Yes, we can'

Sebastian Vettel climbs out of his car on pole position

Polesitter Vettel congratulates Renault's Petrov to his fabulous 6th grid position

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Red Bull technical director Adrian Newey inspects the car's bottom

Sebastian Vettel cools down at Red Bull pits

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

A proud looking World Campion Sebastian Vettel stands the annual driver photo shooting

Sebastian Vettel shows off in a historic Porsche for the press department

Sebastian Vettel and his physio Tommy enjoy a cruise in a historic Porsche for a press event

Sebastian Vettel arrives in a historic Porsche

Fresh World Champion Sebastian Vettel is welcomed by a cheering crowd

Red Bull Racing team photo

Race winner and youngest World Champion ever Sebastian Vettel raises his trophy on the podium

Race winner and youngest World Champion ever Sebastian Vettel celebrates on the podium

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

The fastest three qualifiers wave at the world's media: on the left hand second qualified McLaren's Lewis Hamilton, Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel as polesetter in the middle and Ferrari's Alonso as third on the grid

Sebastian Vettel jokes around in parc ferme after qualifying first

Michael Schumacher, Mercedes GP, congratulates polesitter Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing after qualifying

Polesitter Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, celebrates in parc ferme after qualifying

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Vettel

Vettel

Vettel's pit board indicating his ultimate championship position.

Vettel's father Norbert.

Vettel's father Norbert.

Vettel's father Norbert.

Vettel's father Norbert.

Helmut Marko with Vettel's father Norbert.

Helmut Marko with Vettel's father Norbert.

Helmut Marko with Vettel's father Norbert.

Helmut Marko with Vettel's father Norbert.

Sebastian Vettel claims his first World Championship title, as the youngest driver in history.

Sebastian Vettel claims his first World Championship title, as the youngest driver in history.

Sebastian Vettel claims his first World Championship title, as the youngest driver in history.

Sebastian Vettel claims his first World Championship title, as the youngest driver in history.

Sebastian Vettel claims his first World Championship title, as the youngest driver in history.

Sebastian Vettel claims his first World Championship title, as the youngest driver in history.

Sebastian Vettel claims his first World Championship title, as the youngest driver in history.

Sebastian Vettel claims his first World Championship title, as the youngest driver in history.

Sebastian Vettel claims his first World Championship title, as the youngest driver in history.

Sebastian Vettel claims his first World Championship title, as the youngest driver in history.

Sebastian Vettel crosses the line to claim his first World Championship title, as the youngest driver in history.

Vettel and Webber through Senna S

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel boosts away from Red Bull Racing pits during practice

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault

Ferrari's Fernando Alonso leading Vettel

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, takes the chequered flag and becomes the youngest F1 World Champion ever

A lot of champagne for controversial winner Alonso

Here is the champagne for the Red Bull Racing team photo

A champagne / rose water well for the youngest World Champion ever Sebastian Vettel

After the seasons last race, new and youngest World Champion ever Sebastian Vettel celebrates in parc ferme

Race winner and new World Champion Sebastian Vettel on his car in parc ferme

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, in front of team mate Webber

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Race winner Sebastian Vettel jumps on his Red Bull-Renault car in parc ferme

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Vettel's pit board signals World Championship

Sebastian Vettel celebrates with the Red Bull team after his great win

Sebastian Vettel celebrates with the Red Bull team

Sebastian Vettel celebrates with the Red Bull team

Sebastian Vettel celebrates with the Red Bull team

Sebastian Vettel celebrates with the Red Bull team

Sebastian Vettel celebrates with the Red Bull team

Here is the champagne for the Red Bull Racing team photo

Red Bull Racing team photo

Red Bull Racing team photo

Red Bull Racing's new Champions Vettel and Horner celebrate

Red Bull team manager Jonathan Wheatley and chief mechanic Kenny Handkammer never believed anything else and printed a large box of T-shirts in advance :)

Youngest World Champion ever Sebastian Vettel smiles at the cameras

A very released Norbert Vettel carries the trophy after the race

A happy Norbert Vettel receives congrats from Red Bull's Burghard Hummel

Red Bull's Helmut Marko and Sebastian Vettel's father Norbert celebrate this day's achievement

Red Bull's Helmut Marko and Sebastian Vettel's father Norbert celebrate this day's achievement

Youngest World Champion ever Sebastian Vettel celebrates on podium between McLaren's Hamilton and Button

Youngest World Champion ever Sebastian Vettel celebrates on podium between McLaren's Hamilton and Button

Red Bull's Helmut Marko celebrates on podium with race winner Sebastian Vettel

A champagne / rose water well for the youngest World Champion ever Sebastian Vettel

Race winner and youngest World Champion ever Sebastian Vettel kisses his trophy on the podium

After the seasons last race, new and youngest World Champion ever Sebastian Vettel gets congrats from his team

After the seasons last race, new and youngest World Champion ever Sebastian Vettel gets congrats from his team

Surrounded by TV cameras, Red Bull mechanics congratulate their winning driver

Race winner and youngest World Champion Sebastian Vettel in parc ferme

Race winner and new World Champion Sebastian Vettel receives congratulations from championship competitor Hamilton

Race winner and new World Champion Sebastian Vettel receives congratulations from championship competitor Hamilton

Race winner and new World Champion Sebastian Vettel receives congratulations from championship competitor Hamilton

Race winner and new World Champion Sebastian Vettel jumps on his car in parc ferme

Race winner and new World Champion Sebastian Vettel arrives in parc ferme

Race leader and Championship contender Sebastian Vettel's pit board signals a 10 seconds gap to Hamilton with only two laps to go

Vettel's pit board signals leading position with 46 laps to go

Vettel leads the pack behind the safety car

Vettel leads the queue but after one lap of the race the safety car is deployed

Vettel leads the queue but after one lap of the race the safety car is deployed

The start, Vettel in front with the McLarens behind, Alonso in the Ferrari drops a place and takes 4th position

The start, Vettel in the lead

Seconds before the start

Bernie Ecclestone and the King of Spain, Juan Carlos, visit Championship contender Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull at his first grid position

Before the race, TV presenter Tanja Bauer hands Sebastian Vettel over a lucky balaclava on which his Red Bull race engineer Rocquelin has written 'Monza' as a motivation

Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull is interrogated after setting pole position

Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel gives an interview after qualifying first

Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel gives interviews as polesetter

Sebastian Vettel celebrates in parc ferme after qualifying for first grid position

Polesitter Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, arrives at parc ferme after qualifying

Vettel's physio Tommi Parmakoski signals from pit wall during Q3

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

The four title candidates are called to a press conference before the season's final event: Sebastian Vettel, Fernando Alonso, Lewis Hamilton and Mark Webber

A fluffy Red Bull cap for the contructors champion Sebastian Vettel

TV presenters swirl around Sebastian Vettel after the race

A fluffy Red Bull cap for the contructors champion Sebastian Vettel

Media and Red Bull team members buzz around Sebastian Vettel after the race

Race winner Sebastian Vettel celebrates after the race with his team

Race winner Sebastian Vettel celebrates after the race on his teams shoulders

Final podium ceremony group photo of Red Bull's second placed Mark Webber, his race winning team mate Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull's team principal Christian Horner and third placed Fernando Alonso of Ferrari on the podium

Champagne and glitter showers for race winner Sebastian Vettel and new Constructor World Champion Red Bull Team boss Christian Horner

Champagne and glitter showers for race winner Sebastian Vettel, second placed team mate Mark Webber and new Constructor World Champion Red Bull Team boss Christian Horner

Champagne and glitter showers for race winner Sebastian Vettel and new Constructor World Champion Red Bull Team boss Christian Horner

Race winner Sebastian Vettel raises his trophy on the podium

Race winner Sebastian Vettel celebrates on the podium

Race winner Sebastian Vettel celebrates besides FIA's Herbie Blash in parc ferme

Race winner Sebastian Vettel celebrates with Red Bull Team boss Christian Horner in parc ferme

Race winner Sebastian Vettel celebrates with Red Bull Team boss Christian Horner in parc ferme

Race winner Sebastian Vettel celebrates in parc ferme

Race winner Sebastian Vettel and second placed Red Bull Racing Team mate Mark Webber celebrate in parc ferme

Race winner Sebastian Vettel receives congrats from his Red Bull Racing Team mate and second placed Mark Webber

Race winner Sebastian Vettel celebrates his victory and his win of the F1 Constructor's World Championship for the Red Bull Racing Team

Race winner Sebastian Vettel celebrates his victory and his win of the F1 Constructor's World Championship for the Red Bull Racing Team

Race winner Sebastian Vettel celebrates his victory and his win of the F1 Constructor's World Championship for the Red Bull Racing Team

Race winner Sebastian Vettel jumps on the Red Bull Renault car and celebrates his victory and his win of the F1 Constructor's World Championship for the Red Bull Racing Team

Race winner Sebastian Vettel jumps on the Red Bull Renault car and celebrates his victory and his win of the F1 Constructor's World Championship for the Red Bull Racing Team

Vettel's pit board signals first position and a good gap to Webber with two laps to go

Sebastian Vettel pulls away from Red Bull Racing team mate Webber

The safety car leads the queue in front of Vettel after Liuzzi's crash

The start field takes turn two, Vettel in the lead

The start field takes turn two, Vettel in the lead

The start field approaches turn two, Vettel takes the lead over

The start field takes turn one, Vettel overtakes pole position starter Hulkenberg on the inside

The start field takes turn one, Vettel overtakes pole position starter Hulkenberg on the inside

Sebastian Vettel gives an interview on the grid

Sebastian Vettel gives an interview on the grid

The German drivers have fun on the drivers parade truck

The German drivers have fun on the drivers parade truck

Second German qualifier Sebastian Vettel and Williams' Nico Hulkenberg, the surprising polesetter in Brazil, give interviews with joy

The fastest three qualifiers wave at the world's media: on the left hand second qualified Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel, Williams' Nico Hulkenberg as a surprising polesetter in the middle and Mark Webber, also Red Bull, as third on the grid

Second qualifier Sebastian Vettel shows the gap to polesetter Nico Hulkenberg

Second grid placed Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing is pushed to parc ferme after qualifying

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

A loud engine interrupts the discussion in Red Bull pits

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

International media swarms around Red Bull's title candidate Sebastian Vettel

Sebastian Vettel passes the Red Bull pit wall area, his physio Tommi Parmakoski holds the board which still announces first position with 17 laps to go

Red Bull press officer Britta Roeske accompanies polesitter Sebastian Vettel after qualifying

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Dr. Helmut Marko in Red Bull pits with driver Vettel

The race continues after another safety car phase in lap 35, Vettel leads Hamilton and Alonso

Race leader Sebastian Vettel end his stop at Red Bull Racing pits

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

A released field after another safety car phase, Vettel still leads in front of Alonso and Hamilton

Another safety car phase (after Webbers accident) slows the field down, Vettel still leads in front of Alonso and Hamilton

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, leads the wet race - team mate Webber, who guarded his back against follower Alonso, has disappeared

After the safety car has left its position in front of the pack, the two Red Bull-Renaults with Sebastian Vettel an Mark Webber lead the field

After the safety car has left its position in front of the pack, the two Red Bull-Renaults lead the field through the spray

The race is suspended for 45 minutes because of the heavy rain - the two Red Bull-Renaults lead behind the safety car

Sebastian Vettel talks with Guillaume Rocquelin, Red Bull Racing race engineer, and his team boss Christian Horner, on the grid before the race starts

Red Bull press officer Britta Roeske introduces polesitter Sebastian Vettel to the eager Korean press after qualifying

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner congratulates polesitter Sebastian Vettel after qualifying

The fastest three qualifiers wave at the world's media: on the left hand second qualified Mark Webber, his Red Bull team mate Sebastian Vettel as polesetter in the middle and Ferrari's Alonso as third on the grid

The fastest three qualifiers wave at the world's media: on the left hand second qualified Mark Webber, his Red Bull team mate Sebastian Vettel as polesetter in the middle and Ferrari's Alonso as third on the grid

Polesetter Vettel celebrates in parc ferme after Q3

Polesetter Vettel in parc ferme after Q3

Polesetter Vettel walks through parc ferme after Q3

Polesetter Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, comes to pits during the last part of Q3

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, after Friday practice

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, after Friday practice

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel in Red Bull pits with advisor Marko

Race winner Sebastian Vettel presents his trophy on the podium after the Japanese GP 2010

Race winner Sebastian Vettel celebrates on the podium after the Japanese GP 2010

Red Bull's race winner Sebastian Vettel, back to realistic championship chances, presents his trophy after the Japanese GP 2010

Sebastian Vettel and his Red Bull team cheer for a group photo after their 1-2 victory at Suzuka 2010

The Red Bull team poses for a photocall after their 1-2 victory at Suzuka 2010

Final podium ceremony group photo of Red Bull's second placed Mark Webber, his race winning team mate Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull's chief designer Adrian Newey and third placed Fernando Alonso of Ferrari on the podium after the Japanese GP 2010

Champagne showers for Red Bull chief designer Adrian Newey from race winner Sebastian Vettel on the podium after the Japanese GP 2010

Race winner Sebastian Vettel celebrates in parc ferme

Mark Webber, Red Bull Racing, follows leading team mate Vettel

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

The safety car deploys after the start accident of Petrov's Renault

The start of the Japanese GP 2010, Renault's Vitaly Petrov spins off the field and crashes into the barrier, Vettel leads from pole position

The start of the Japanese GP 2010, Renault's Vitaly Petrov spins off the field, Sebastian Vettel leads from pole position in front of Renault's Kubica and Red Bull team mate Webber

Just before the start of the Japanese GP 2010

Super-Seb's fans

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, comes to pits after his flying lap during the qualification session, held on Sunday morning as it was postponed due to heavy rain

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, in the flying lap during the qualification session held on Sunday morning

Sebastian Vettel and his entourage wait for the qualifying to commence whilst it is interrupted by heavy rain

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, in front of Petrov

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel makes fun for German TV with Japanese ideographs on the grid

Race winner Fernando Alonso celebrates his victory in parc ferme with a jump on his Ferrari car close to second placed Vettel

Final podium ceremony group photo of Red Bull's second placed Sebastian Vettel, race winner Fernando Alonso of Ferrari, third placed Mark Webber of Red Bull and Ferrari's technical director Aldo Costa

Champagne showers on the podium

Champagne showers on the podium

A happy third placed Mark Webber enjoys his trophy

Second placed Sebastian Vettel raises his trophy

Race winner Fernando Alonso examines his trophy on the podium

Race winner Fernando Alonso of Ferrari crosses the finish line very close to follower Vettel

Race position one for Alonso in lap 13, just 1.2 seconds ahead of Vettel

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sunnyboy Vettel jokes with godfather Ecclestone

A cool cab driver offers a paddock shuttle service to Button, Vettel and Ecclestone

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, comments on his second grid position

Second qualified Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull is surrounded by the world's media, eager for answers after qualifying

The fastest three qualifiers wave at the world's media: on the left hand second qualified Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull, Ferrari's Fernando Alonso as polesetter in the middle and Lewis Hamilton of McLaren as third on the grid

The fastest three qualifiers wave at the world's media: on the left hand second qualified Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull, Ferrari's Fernando Alonso as polesetter in the middle and Lewis Hamilton of McLaren as third on the grid

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, in pitlane in front of teammate Webber

Sebastian Vettel puts his helmet on in Red Bull Racing pits

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel ends his mandatory stop at Red Bull Racing pits one lap before the end of the race for the change from option to prime tyres

Sebastian Vettel performes his mandatory stop at Red Bull Racing pits one lap before the end of the race for the change from option to prime tyres

Sebastian Vettel performes his mandatory stop at Red Bull Racing pits one lap before the end of the race for the change from option to prime tyres

The start field squezzes through turn one, Vettel takes a short cut without advantage

Under the eyes of Helmut Marko and Tommi Parmakoski, Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull shakes hands with Hirohide Hamashima, Head of Bridgestone Tyre Development

Sebastian Vettel is pushed to his sixth grid position

Vettel's fans raised a banner at the paddock entrance

Vettel and de la Rosa walk to drivers parade

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Adrian Newey, Red Bull Racing's chief designer, listens to Vettel's explanations

Adrian Newey, Red Bull Racing's chief designer, listens to Vettel's explanations

Sebastian Vettel in Red Bull Racing pits

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Vettel and Webber drove with green colour at the rear of their RB6 to make the air flow visible

Norbert Vettel, father of Sebastian Vettel

Norbert Vettel, father of Sebastian Vettel

Norbert Vettel, father of Sebastian Vettel

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

After his pit stop Sebastian Vettel, who previously kicked Button out of the race, passes the reproachfully looking McLaren mechanics

After an inpact with Liuzzi in lap 26, Vettel's Red Bull-Renault needs a tyre exchange

After an inpact with Liuzzi in lap 26, Vettel's Red Bull-Renault needs a tyre exchange

After an inpact with Liuzzi in lap 26, Vettel's Red Bull-Renault crawls to pits with a flat tyre

After an inpact with Liuzzi in lap 26, Vettel's Red Bull-Renault crawls to pits with a flat tyre

Vettel's pit board signals a disappointing 11. position

After Vettel's intercourse with Button, he gets a new front wing

After Vettel's intercourse with Button, the front wing needs a replacement

Vettel's pit board is being prepared

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, follows Button through Raidillon chicane

Vettel takes La Source wheel-to-wheel to Kubica and Button

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, concentrates on the imminent race

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, puts his helmet on before the race

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, puts his balaclava on before the race

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, puts his balaclava on before the race

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, is interviewed on the grid before the race

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, greets the fans after drivers parade

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Most drivers practise starts after the practice session, but some just drive through

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel comes to Red Bull pits during a rainy practice

A quite unhappy Sebastian Vettel presents his third place trophy, disappointed after being fined with a drive-through penalty

Whilst a disappointed Vettel leaves, his teammate and race winner Mark Webber rolls into parc farme

Second positioned Fernando Alonso, Ferrari, leads Red Bull's Vettel

Sebastian Vettel drops to third behind Alonso after his drive-through penalty

Sebastian Vettel pits to serve his drive-through penalty

Physio Tommi Parmakoski signals Vettel's second position

Sebastian Vettel stops at Red Bull Racing pits

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, still in the lead of the race

The start field approaches turn two, Vettel in the lead

The start field approaches turn one, Vettel besides Alonso

The start field approaches turn one, Vettel besides Alonso

Just after the start, Vettel leads with Alonso in his neck who already takes second position

Sebastian Vettel concentrates before the race

Sebastian Vettel with his physiotherapist Tommi Parmakoski and Red Bull race engineer Guillaume Rocquelin on the grid before the race

Jarno Trulli walks to drivers parade in front of Vettel and Glock

Norbert Vettel congratulates his son Sebastian for the well earned pole position

The fastest three qualifiers wave at the world's media: on the left hand Ferrari's Alonso as third on the grid, Sebastian Vettel as polesetter in the middle and second qualified Mark Webber, his Red Bull team mate

Polesitter Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, celebrates in parc ferme

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, sets the pole and celebrates in parc ferme

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, sets the pole and celebrates in parc ferme

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Vettel's customised steering wheel in a Red Bull-Renault

Sebastian Vettel enjoys the autograph session

Vettel, Alguersuari and Buemi during the autograph session

Sebastian Vettel poses with Moko

Shortly after the start of the German GP 2010, the Ferraris heckle polesitter Vettel at turn one

Shortly after the start of the German GP 2010, Alonso's Ferrari heckle polesitter Vettel

Father and son Vettel enjoy the roaring of the Red Bull-Renault at their home town

Streetbike Freestyle artist Chris Pfeiffer

Vettel's pitwall board signals 8th position

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Fans on a grandstand skeleton watch Vettel catching up

Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel comes through pitlane for a tyre exchange in front of the safety car, with a punctured right rear tyre after a touch with Hamilton in first lap

After the start, Red Bull team mates Webber and polesitter Vettel change positions at turn one

After the start, Red Bull team mates Webber and Vettel come wheel-to-wheel to turn one

After the start, Red Bull team mates Webber and Vettel come wheel-to-wheel to turn one

After the start, Red Bull team mates Webber and Vettel come wheel-to-wheel to turn one

The start, Vettel still in front

The field moves on for the formation lap

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, prepares for a hot race

Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing waves at his cheering fans

During drivers parade, Michael Schumacher chats with former team mate at Ferrari Felipe Massa whilst Sebastian Vettel concentrates on waving for the cheering fans at the main grandstand like local hero Button and 'brother' Nicolas Hamilton

Timo Glock in front of Sebastian Vettel during drivers parade

The fastest three qualifiers wave at the world's media after qualifying for the British GP 2010: on the left hand third qualified Alonso of Ferrari, Sebastian Vettel as polesetter in the middle and his Red Bull team mate Webber as second on the grid

Polesetter Vettel still with helmet on in parc ferme after qualifying

Parc ferme scene with sixth grid positioned Kubica on Renault, polesitter Vettel in the Red Bull-Renault inthe middle and 4th Hamilton in the rear

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel's damaged hanging front wings cause an internal affair between the Red Bull Racing team mates as only two were made and Vettel will get it

Sebastian Vettel's damaged hanging front wings cause an internal affair between the Red Bull Racing team mates as only two were made and Vettel will get it

Sebastian Vettel's damaged hanging front wings cause an internal affair between the Red Bull Racing team mates as only two were made and Vettel will get it

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, goes out for a ride

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, tries the new front wing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

A thoughtful Sebastian Vettel discusses with his race engineer in Red Bull Racing pits

Sebastian Vettel poses for a souvenir photo for VIP guests from Thailand

Sebastian Vettel poses for a group photo with family and friends of Red Bull majority owner Chaleo Yoovidhya (second from right hand)

Final podium ceremony group photo of second placed Felipe Massa of Ferrari, race winning team mate Fernando Alonso and third placed Sebastian Vettel

First placed Alonso and Third Vettel drink champagne

A lot of champagne for controversial winner Alonso

Sebastian Vettel enjoys even a third place trophy on podium after his home race in Hockenheim

Race winner Fernando Alonso raises his first-place trophy on podium

Third placed Vettel leaves parc ferme after his home race

Third placed Vettel waves at the crowds after his home race

Race winner Alonso and third placed Vettel congratulate each other in parc ferme after a controversial Hockenheim win

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, takes the chequered flag on third position

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Ferrari's Alonso leads Vettel

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, ends his pit stop

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, stops at the pits

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, stops at the pits

Race leader Massa, second Alonso and following Vettel pass their pit wall signals

After the second lap of the German GP, third positioned Vettel and the two Ferraris with Massa in the lead enter turn one already widely spread

After the start of the German GP 2010, Ferrari's Alonso and Massa heckle polesitter Vettel at turn one

Shortly after the start of the German GP 2010, polesitter Vettel loses his position to Alonso

Shortly after the start of the German GP 2010, polesitter Vettel loses his position to Alonso

A second after the start of the German GP 2010

A second before the start of the German GP 2010

Mark Webber, Rubens Barrichello, Robert Kubica and Sebastian Vettel discuss on their way down from drivers parade truck

Rubens Barrichello and Sebastian Vettel walk together to drivers parade

Post qualifying press conference with the fastest three qualifiers: Felipe Massa, Sebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso

The fastest three qualifiers wave at the world's media: on the left hand second qualified Felipe Massa, Sebastian Vettel as polesetter in the middle and Alonso as third on the grid

The fastest three qualifiers wave at the world's media: on the left hand second qualified Felipe Massa, Sebastian Vettel as polesetter in the middle and Alonso as third on the grid - and passionate photographer Peter Fox with a wide angle lens :)

Polesitter Sebastian Vettel greets his fans from Hockenheim's parc ferme

Polesitter Sebastian Vettel celebrates in Hockenheim's parc ferme

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, rolls towards parc ferme after setting pole position

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel seems reluctant

Sebastian Vettel together with Burghard Hummel of Red Bull's marketing agency WWP

Sebastian Vettel is pushed backwards to Red Bull Racing pits after practice session

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Race winner Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, enters parc ferme

Red Bull's Sebastian Vettal takes the chequered flag and wins the European GP 2010

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

A wet bunch of happy people cheers good-bye from Valencia's podium

Champagne showers

Race winner Sebastian Vettel raises his trophy

Race winner Sebastian Vettel enjoys his achievement on the podium

Podium ceremony after the 2010 European Grand Prix

Race winner Sebastian Vettel bends his knees for the Red Bull car

Race winner Sebastian Vettel celebrates with the Red Bull team in parc ferme

Race winner Sebastian Vettel cheers with his Red Bull team in parc ferme unter curious lenses

Race leader Vettel, second positioned Hamilton, Kobayashi as third and Button on fourth position follow the safety car

Leader Vettel, second Hamilton and Kobayashi as third follow the safety car

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, in front of Hamilton and Alonso

Sebastian Vettel and Felipe Massa Walk together to drivers parade

The fastest three qualifiers wave at the world's media: on the left hand second qualified Red Bull driver Mark Webber, his team mate Sebastian Vettel as polesetter in the middle and McLaren's Lewis Hamilton as the laughing third on the grid

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, celebrates his pole position in parc ferme

Polesetter Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, arrives at the fenced parc ferme

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

The start, Hamilton leads Vettel through first chicane, Petrov slides crossways through the followers in the background

Sebastian Vettel seems to appreciate his fourth place

Walking slowly, Vettel's Red Bull car is being pushed to parc ferme

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes, leads Red Bull's Vettel

After one race lap, McLaren's Hamilton leads in front of Vettel

After the start, Hamilton leads Vettel through first chicane

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, gets ready for the race

Red Bull engineer Rocquelin guards Sebastian Vettel before the race

Red Bull's Vettel and race engineer Rocquelin discuss besides the grid before the race

Sebastian Vettel and race engineer Rocquelin discuss besides the grid before the race

Sebastian Vettel during drivers parade

Four German drivers walk to drivers parade - Nico Hulkenberg, Seb Vettel, Timo Glock and Michael Schumacher

The fastest three qualifiers wave at the world's media: on the left hand second qualified Red Bull driver Mark Webber, McLaren's Lewis Hamilton as polesetter in the middle and Sebastian Vettel, also Red Bull, as third on the grid

A view at the arrivers in parc ferme after Q3: Eight positioned Kubica of Renault, fifth McLaren's Button and as third on the grid Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Michael Schumacher, Mercedes GP, in front of Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, puts his helmet on before the practice session

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, puts his helmet on before the practice session

Sebastian Vettel in Red Bull Racing pits

Sebastian Vettel in Red Bull Racing pits

Norbert Vettel (father to Sebastian) listens to Dr. Helmut Marko in Red Bull pits

Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing

The just retired Vettel drives back to pits himself

A suddenly third Webber passes the perplexed Red Bull pit wall crew as Vettel just retired

Sebastian Vettel climbs out of the car after the collision with team mate Webber

The leading group of the the two pairs, two Red Bull cars with Webber in the lead and Vettel behind him, both McLarens yet close behind

Vettel's pit board is being prepared, signaling second position with low space to Webber in front and Hamilton in the neck

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, in front of pursuer Hamilton

Race leader Mark Webber, Red Bull Racing, closely in front of team mate Sebastian Vettel

Mark Webber, Red Bull Racing, leads Hamilton and team mate Vettel after a few laps

Both Red Bull cars take the lead into first corner

Sebastian Vettel and Red Bull Racing's physio Tommi Parmakoski get ready before the race besides the grid

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, thoughtful before the race

Third grid positioned Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, climbs out of his car

Sebastian Vettel on third grid position with Red Bull Racing mechanics buzzing around his car

Red Bull's Christian Horner, Sebastian Vettel and Dr. Helmut Marko enjoy a sms message (3)

Red Bull's Christian Horner, Sebastian Vettel and Dr. Helmut Marko enjoy a sms message (2)

Red Bull's Christian Horner, Sebastian Vettel and Dr. Helmut Marko enjoy a sms message (1)

German fans cheer from the main grandstand

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

The fastest three qualifiers wave at the world's media: on the left hand third qualified Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel, his team mate Mark Webber as polesetter in the middle and McLaren's Lewis Hamilton as second on the grid

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

The Red Bull pit stop team practises with Sebastian Vettel

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, in the pitlane

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

A confident looking Sebastian Vettel with Red Bull's Dr. Helmut Marko

Sebastian Vettel gives thoughtful predictions to Red Bull's Dr. Helmut Marko

Sebastian Vettel with Red Bull's Dr. Helmut Marko

Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull

Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel with Virgin's third driver, Spaniard Andy Soucek

Race leader Mark Webber in front of Red Bull team mate Vettel

Sebastian Vettel presents his trophy for second place

Race winner Mark Webber, second placed Red Bull team mate Sebastian Vettel and third placed Robert Kubica of Renault listen to the national anthems on Monaco's podium

Race winner Mark Webber and second placed Red Bull team mate Sebastian Vettel hug in parc ferme

Race winner Mark Webber and second placed Red Bull team mate Sebastian Vettel shake hands in parc ferme

Race winner Mark Webber is being sqeezed by Red Bull principal Christian Horner

Race winner Mark Webber jumps on his Red Bull-Renault besides second placed team mate Vettel

Glock, Schumacher and Vettel get together at drivers parade

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel and Michael Schumacher meet accidentally in the paddock on Thursday morning

Race winner Mark Webber gets a mouth shower from third placed team mate Sebastian Vettel

Final podium ceremony group photo of Red Bull chief mechanic Kenny Handkammer, second placed Fernando Alonso of Ferrari, race winner Mark Webber and third placed team mate Sebastian Vettel

Red Bull Racing chief mechanic Kenny Handkammer is being champagne-showered

Second placed Fernando Alonso raises his trophy

Race winner Mark Webber rises his trophy

Michael Schumacher observes Vettel's Red Bull Racing car in parc ferme after the race

Race winner Mark Webber and his third placed Red Bull team mate Sebastian Vettel shake hands in parc ferme after the race

Race winner Mark Webber and his third placed Red Bull team mate Sebastian Vettel shake hands in parc ferme after the race

Alonso and Vettel hug each other in parc ferme after a hot ride

Alonso and Vettel hug each other in parc ferme after a hot ride

Sebastian Vettel ejects from Red Bull Racing pits

Sebastian Vettel in Red Bull Racing pits

Sebastian Vettel in Red Bull Racing pits

Sebastian Vettel gets a fast service at Red Bull Racing pits

Sebastian Vettel comes into Red Bull Racing pits

Vettel's pit wall signaling board is being refreshed

Pit stop of Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

After a few laps of the race, Webber and Vettel lead with their Red Bull Renault cars

After a few laps of the race, Webber and Vettel lead with their Red Bull Renault cars

The start field exits first chicane, both Red Bull-Renaults in front

The start field approaches turn one, both Red Bulls in the lead

The start, both Red Bulls in the middle

The start, Rosberg rides far out

Sebastian Vettel puts his helmet on

Sebastian Vettel prepares for the race with the help of his physio Tommi Parmakoski

Vettel's race engineer Guillaume Rocquelin supervises the work on the grid

Sebastian Vettel answers questions to the media

Sebastian Vettel enjoys a ride in a historic BMW car

The fastest three qualifiers wave at the world's media: on the left hand second qualified Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel, his team mate Mark Webber as polesetter in the middle and McLaren's Lewis Hamilton as third on the grid

In parce ferme, ninth qualifier Massa gets out of the Ferrari behind Vettel's Red Bull-Renault

After Q3, second qualifier Sebastian Vettel unmounts his cockpit's armouring in parc ferme

Track marshals watch Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, who once started his carreer in Formula BMW, and Dr. Mario Theissen, Dirctor of BMW Motorsport, chat in the paddock

Sebastian Vettel, who once started his carreer in Formula BMW, enjoys a barbecue with family and friends in the paddock

Sebastian Vettel and Dr. Mario Theissen, Head of BMW Motorsport

Sebastian Vettel, who once started his carreer in this Formula, and Dr. Mario Theissen, Head of BMW Motorsport, promote the Formula BMW 2010 season

Sebastian Vettel, who once started his carreer in this Formula, opens the Formula BMW 2010 season

Former BMW comrades Sebastian Vettel and Dr. Mario Theissen chat during a Formula BMW barbecue

BMW comrades Sebastian Vettel and Dr. Mario Theissen meet again

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

An unhappy 6th placed Sebastian Vettel and 8th Red Bull team mate Webber glance at the wanton mood in parc ferme after the Chinese GP

Sebastian Vettel lifts off a wet Red Bull Racing pits

Sebastian Vettel stops at wet Red Bull Racing pits

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, in front of persistant follower Schumacher

Michael Schumacher, Mercedes GP, in front of Alonso and Vettel

McLaren's Hamilton in front of Sebastian Vettel and Sutil

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton in front of Vettel in the pitlane

After a few laps, Mark Weber keeps his position in front of team mate Vettel

Mark Weber takes the first chicane as second in front of team mate Vettel who lost his pole position

Sebastian Vettel besides Guillaume Rocquelin, Red Bull Racing race engineer, and his physio Tommi Parmakoski who holds the umbrella

Sebastian Vettel takes his helmet off besides Guillaume Rocquelin, Red Bull Racing race engineer

Sebastian Vettel raises from his cockpit whilst the crew prepares his car on pole position

Sebastian Vettel's Red Bull Racing-Renault is being prepared on pole position

Sebastian Vettel and Timo Glock

Amazingly Tommi K. and his driver Sebastian V. have a Chinese fan club together

Schumacher uses a friendly gesture on Vettel as they enter the drivers parade truck

Sebastian Vettel walks to drivers parade, followed by Michael Schumacher

Recorded by FOM camera man Jean-Michel Tibi in parc ferme, Red Bull's polesetter Sebastian Vettel together with second positioned team mate Webber examine a McLaren's cockpit and its air flow system to the rear

The fastest three qualifiers wave at the world's media: on the left hand second qualified Mark Webber, his Red Bull team mate Sebastian Vettel as polesetter in the middle and Ferrari's Alonso as third on the grid

Polesetter Sebastian Vettel celebrates in parc ferme

Polesetter Sebastian Vettel exits his Red Bull-Renault in parc ferme after Q3

Polesetter Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, returns from qualification session

During qualifying, polesetter Vettel is being pushed backwards to Red Bull pits

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, zooms through pitlane

Sebastian Vettel in Red Bull Racing pits

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Shortly before the race Sebastian Vettel puts his balaclave on. Next to him his physiotherapist Tommi Parmakoski

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel with Guillaume Rocquelin, Red Bull Racing race engineer

Sebastian Vettel with Guillaume Rocquelin, Red Bull Racing race engineer

The fastest three qualifiers wave at the world's media: on the left hand second qualified Felipe Massa, Sebastian Vettel as polesetter in the middle and Alonso as third on the grid

The fastest three qualifiers wave at the world's media: on the left hand second qualified Felipe Massa, Sebastian Vettel as polesetter in the middle and Alonso as third on the grid

Sebastian Vettel and Mercedes Motorsport director Norbert Haug

Sebastian Vettel and Mercedes Motorsport director Norbert Haug

Sebastian Vettel and Mercedes Motorsport director Norbert Haug

Sebastian Vettel and Mercedes Motorsport director Norbert Haug

Sebastian Vettel and Mercedes Motorsport director Norbert Haug

Sebastian Vettel and Mercedes Motorsport director Norbert Haug

Sebastian Vettel and Mercedes Motorsport director Norbert Haug

Sebastian Vettel and Mercedes Motorsport director Norbert Haug

Sebastian Vettel and Mercedes Motorsport director Norbert Haug

Sebastian Vettel and Mercedes Motorsport director Norbert Haug

Sebastian Vettel and Mercedes Motorsport director Norbert Haug

Race winner Vettel's Red Bull-Renault is being scrutineered after the victory

Race winner Sebastian Vettel cheers from the podium and celebrates his first victory of the season

Final podium ceremony group photo of second placed Red Bull driver Mark Webber, chief designer Adrian Newey, race winner Sebastian Vettel and a happy third placed Nico Rosberg

Red Bull chief designer Adrian Newey is being champagne-showered by race winner Sebastian Vettel, second placed Mark Webber and Nico Rosberg after the podium ceremony

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes GP, cheers with his trophy for a well earned third place

Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel raises his first place trophy

Race winner Sebastian Vettel and second placed Red Bull team mate Mark Webber shake hands during podium ceremony

Winner Sebastian Vettel cheers from the podium

Red Bull chief designer Adrian Newey and race winner Sebastian Vettel enjoy congratulations from the team members at parc ferme fence

Race winner Sebastian Vettel jumps from the Red Bull Renault car in parc ferme

Race winner Sebastian Vettel cheers in front of international photographers

Race winner Sebastian Vettel gets congrats from Red Bull team mate Mark Webber in parc ferme

Race winner Sebastian Vettel exits the Red Bull Renault in front of a crowd of pushing photographers around parc ferme

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, takes the chequered flag and crosses the finish line

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, takes the chequered flag, crosses the finish line and celebrates his first victory of the season

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, takes the chequered flag

Tommi signals Vettel his gap to Webber

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

The two Red Bull Renault take the lead to lap two

Early race leader Sebastian Vettel in front of Nico Rosberg and Kubica who row in as third and fourth

Sebastian Vettel takes the lead over from teammate Webber in the first chicane whilst the already catching up Ferraris and Hamilton peek into first corner

Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel overtakes his pole setting team mate Webber on the outside of first turn after the start

Physio Tommi Parmakoski holds the umbrella for Seb Vettel who concentrates before the race

Sebastian Vettel with a Red Bull engineer on the grid

Red Bull rider Sebastian Vettel is being interviewed by Kai Ebel besides the grid

Red Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber are being interviewed on the grid

Sebastian Vettel cliques with Webber and Rosberg

Jenson Button, Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel enjoy the drivers parade with beautiful Malaysian girls and gifted children

Sebastian Vettel after qualifying in a good mood as always

The fastest three qualifiers wave at the world's media: on the left hand second qualified happy Nico Rosberg, Mark Webber as polesetter in the middle and his Red Bull team mate Sebastian Vettel as third on the grid

Whilst Vettel collects his gadgets, Mark Webber receives congratulations in parc ferme

Polesetter Mark Webber stands in his Red Bull-Renault in parc ferme, besides him just arriving his team mate Vettel and Mercedes GP's Nico Rosberg at the back

Sebastian Vettel waits in pits for qualification's third part

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, rushes through pitlane

Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel puts his helmet on

Sebastian Vettel in pits with Red Bull Racing team principal Christian Horner

Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel in pits with Christian Horner and Dr. Helmut Marko

Red Bull advisor Dr. Helmut Marko listens to Sebastian Vettel

Sauber team manager Beat Zehnder chats with Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, 2007 still test driver to the BMW Sauber F1 Team

Sebastian Vettel takes his helmet off

The safety car deploys in front of Vettel

The start, Vettel in the lead

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, is being interviewed

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, waves at drivers parade

The fastest three qualifiers wave at the world's media: on the left hand second qualified local hero Mark Webber, his Red Bull team mate Sebastian Vettel as polesetter in the middle and Ferrari's Alonso as third on the grid

Polesetter Sebastian Vettel in parc ferme, behind him Kubica

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Below Sebastian Vettel's note: No McLaren stuff anymore!

Sebastian Vettel looks confident

Sebastian Vettel thinks about a new hair cut

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Red Bull round table with designer Adrian Newey, principal Christian Horner, advisor Helmut Marko and Sebastian Vettel

Sunnyboy Sebastian Vettel gives a sanguine interview

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, still leads the race in front of Alonso's Ferrari

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Still race leader: Sebastian Vettel of RBR

The start field goes through first corner, RBR's Vettel in front with both Ferraris in the neck

The start field springs into first corner, polestarter Vettel still in front with both Ferraris in the neck

Sebastian Vettel with Guillaume Rocquelin, Red Bull Racing race engineer

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, arrives at his pole position

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, arrives at his pole position

The fastest three qualifiers wave at the world's media: on the left hand second qualified Felipe Massa, Sebastian Vettel as polesetter in the middle and Alonso as third on the grid

Polesetter Sebastian Vettel greets from parc ferme

Polesetter Vettel jumps on his Red Bull Renault car in front of the photographers

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

During the annual drivers presentation photo at Bahrain's track, Vettel curiously watches Schumacher

The drivers sit on their cars for an the annual drivers presentation photo at Bahrain's track

Sebastian Vettel and his physio Tommi look chilled in hot Bahrain

Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel and Mercedes Motorsport director Norbert Haug have a chat in the illuminated paddock

Sebastian Vettel and Mercedes Motorsport director Norbert Haug have a chat in the illuminated paddock

A huge billboard showing Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel advertises the first event of the 2010 Formula 1 season in Bahrain

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

The ambitioned Red Bull rider Sebastian Vettel talks with Formula 1 legend Niki Lauda

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Champagne shower for Abu Dhabi's first Grand Prix winner Sebastian Vettel

Many lenses aim at Abu Dhabi's first Grand Prix winner Sebastian Vettel

Many lenses aim at Abu Dhabi's first Grand Prix winner Sebastian Vettel

The Red Bull team celebrates their season's achievements after Abu Dhabi's first Grand Prix, the last race in 2009

Abu Dhabi's first Grand Prix winner Sebastian Vettel gives interviews after the race

Abu Dhabi's first Grand Prix winner Sebastian Vettel gives interviews after the race

Champagne shower for Abu Dhabi's first Grand Prix winner Sebastian Vettel

Race winner Sebastian Vettel sprays champagne from Abu Dhabi's podium in front of his happy Red Bull team boss Christian Horner

Handshake on Abu Dhabi's podium between Webber and Button

Race winner Sebastian Vettel presents his trophy on Abu Dhabi's podium

Race winner Sebastian Vettel celebrates on Abu Dhabi's podium

Race winner Sebastian Vettel celebrates on Abu Dhabi's podium

Podium ceremony of the first Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with a 1-2 victory for Red Bull: second placed Mark Webber, race winner Sebastian Vettel and as third Brawn's World Champion Jenson Button, His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, H.E. Sheikh Lubna Al Qasimi and H.E. Mohamed Ben Sulayem

Race winner Sebastian Vettel takes the chequered flag at the first Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and becomes F1 Vice Champion

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, passes the illuminated Yas Marina Hotel complex

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, in front of the Yas Marina Hotel complex

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, in front of the Yas Marina Hotel complex

Second grid placed Vettel gives an interview to German TV

Second grid placed Vettel gives an interview to German TV

Vettel's Red Bull-Renault in the grid's front row

Vettel's board is held by an Etihad Airways stewardess

A happy second grid placed Sebastian Vettel gives interviews after qualifying

The fastest three qualifiers pose together for the world's media: second qualified Sebastian Vettel, Hamilton as polesetter in the middle and Mark Webber as third on the grid

The fastest three qualifiers pose together for the world's media: second qualified Sebastian Vettel, Hamilton as polesetter in the middle and Mark Webber as third on the grid

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, in front of the illuminated Yas Marina Hotel.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, enters the tunnel at pit lane exit

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, enters the tunnel at pit lane exit

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Jenson Button, Brawn Grand Prix

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Everrybody wants a signature from Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel

Green lights for Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Green lights for Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel in Red Bull pits

Sebastian Vettel in Red Bull pits

Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing and Toyota's Kamui Kobayashi wheel-to-wheel

Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing and Toyota's Kamui Kobayashi wheel-to-wheel

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, in front of Alguersuari

Sebastian Vettel is being interviewed

Austrian TV presenter Tanja Bauer interrogates Sebastian Vettel on the grid

Vettel's Red Bull-Renault is being prepared at an unusual 16th grid position

Vettel's Red Bull-Renault is being pushed to pits after a rainy Q1

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel nearly swims through the closed pitlane back to Red Bull pits

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel and Dr. Helmut Marko discuss with Christian Horner in Red Bull Racing pits

Colourful design on Vettel's helmet

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, puts his helmet on

Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill and Frank Beard of the American bluesrock band ZZ Top visit Sebastian Vettel in Red Bull pits

Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill and Frank Beard of the American bluesrock band ZZ Top visit Sebastian Vettel in Red Bull pits

Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill and Frank Beard of the American bluesrock band ZZ Top visit Sebastian Vettel in Red Bull pits

Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill and Frank Beard of the American bluesrock band ZZ Top visit Sebastian Vettel in Red Bull pits

Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill and Frank Beard of the American bluesrock band ZZ Top visit Sebastian Vettel in Red Bull pits

Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill and Frank Beard of the American bluesrock band ZZ Top visit Sebastian Vettel in Red Bull pits

Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill and Frank Beard of the American bluesrock band ZZ Top visit Sebastian Vettel in Red Bull pits

Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill and Frank Beard of the American bluesrock band ZZ Top visit Sebastian Vettel in Red Bull pits

Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill and Frank Beard of the American bluesrock band ZZ Top visit Sebastian Vettel in Red Bull pits

Sebastian Vettel arrives in the paddock with his physio Tommi Parmakoski

The fastest three qualifiers pose in parc ferme for the media after qualifying: Third grid placed Nico Rosberg, polesitter Lewis Hamilton and second qualifier Sebastian Vettel

The fastest three qualifiers pose in parc ferme for the media after qualifying: Third grid placed Nico Rosberg, polesitter Lewis Hamilton and second qualifier Sebastian Vettel

The fastest three qualifiers pose in parc ferme for the media after qualifying: Third grid placed Nico Rosberg, polesitter Lewis Hamilton and second qualifier Sebastian Vettel

Sebastian Vettel arrives in the paddock with his physio Tommi Parmakoski

Vettel's physio Tommi takes care of the pitwall signals, too

Red Bull Racing's Sebastian Vettel leaves pits

Red Bull Racing's Sebastian Vettel at pits

Team boss Christian Horner prays at his Red Bull Racing command center, watching his driver Sebastian Vettel racing to second position on the live screen

As the start field passes the first chicane, Renault's Alonso fights for the third position with Vettel

The start field passes the first chicane, Hamilton in the lead in front of Rosberg, Alonso fights for third position with Vettel

Second grid positioned Sebastian Vettel is being interviewed by RTL TV presenter Kai Ebel

Second qualifier Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing is being interviewed after qualifying

Second qualifier Vettel together with Rosberg as third after qualifying

Followed by photogreaphers, polesetter Hamilton and second qualified Vettel walk away from parc ferme after qualifying

The fastest three qualifiers pose in parc ferme for the media after qualifying: Third grid placed Nico Rosberg, polesitter Lewis Hamilton and second qualifier Sebastian Vettel

Second qualifier Sebastian Vettel enjoys his achievent in parc ferme after Q3

Second qualifier Sebastian Vettel lets the Red Bull-Renault check by FIA officials in parc ferme

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Red Bull Racing's Sebastian Vettel in front of Alguersuari and Hamilton

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill and Frank Beard of the American bluesrock band ZZ Top pose for the photographers together with Sebastian Vettel at Red Bull pits

Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill and Frank Beard of the American bluesrock band ZZ Top pose for the photographers together with Sebastian Vettel at Red Bull pits

Sebastian Vettel's dad Norbert.

Sebastian Vettel's father with Dr. Helmut Marko.

Sebastian Vettel's father.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Red Bull Racing's Sebastian Vettel at the first chicane in front of Heidfeld and Fisichella

After several race laps BMW Sauber's Robert Kubica passes the first chicane in front of Vettel, teammate Heidfeld and Fisichella

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Champagne shower

Second placed Giancarlo Fisichella cheers loudly from podium

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, in front of Hamilton's McLaren Mercedes

Sebastian Vettel in a Red Bull Racing-Renault with a slim nose cone as last seen during Turkish GP in June this year

Final podium group photo of second placed Giancarlo Fisichella, winner Kimi Raikkonen, third placed Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari's team boss Domenicali

Finally a sip of Champagne for Fisichella and Vettel, race winner Kimi Raikkonen hails the audience

Champagne shower for race winner Kimi Raikkonen

Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel raises the third place trophy

Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali proudly presents the Winning Constructor's trophy

Race winner Kimi Raikkonen lifts his deserved trophy

Podium ceremony with fans all around

In front of third placed Vettel, race winner Kimi Raikkonen and second placed Giancarlo Fisichella salute the watching people from parc ferme

Sebastian Vettel gives an interview on the grid

Sebastian Vettel climbs out of the Red Bull Racing Renault car after qualifying

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

BMW Motorsport director Dr. Mario Theissen enjoys a chat with Sebastian's father Norbert Vettel

Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel in pits with team boss Christian Horner

Sebastian Vettel in parc ferme after qualifying, seemingly disappointed about his fourth grid position

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

A confident Sebastian Vettel before the race

Red Bull addicts Raikkonen and Vettel

Sebastian Vettel's physio Tommi keeps himself fit with helmet lifting

A seemingly gutted Sebastian Vettel leaves parc ferme after qualifying whilst polesitter Hamilton gives thumbs up

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel sits in the Red Bull Racing-Renault

Sebastian Vettel's retired car undergoes close inspections in Red Bull pits

Sebastian Vettel's front wing repair did not pay out, he is being rolled backwards into Red Bull pits

Red Bull's talented Sebastian Vettel puts his helmet on

Polesetter Alonso and second qualifier Vettel greet the media in parc ferme

Sebastian Vettel in pits after retiring

Sebastian Vettel returns from race control after a short hearing about the start incident with Raikkonen

Unlucky Sebastian Vettel has just retired

Sebastian Vettel's retired car undergoes close inspections in Red Bull pits

Sebastian Vettel's front wing needs to be replaced at Red Bull pits

Sebastian Vettel's front wing needs to be replaced at Red Bull pits

Sebastian Vettel's front wing needs to be replaced at Red Bull pits

Sebastian Vettel is being serviced at Red Bull Racing pits

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, comes in to his pit stop

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

The start field enters turn two, Alonso still in the lead, Vettel drops places

The start field enters turn one with Alonso in the lead, Vettel loses to Hamilton's advantage

Red Bull's talented Sebastian Vettel puts his helmet on

Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel on the grid before the race with his physio Tommi Pärmäkoski

Bernie Ecclestone and world star Placido Domingo chat with Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel on the grid before the race

Bernie Ecclestone and world star Placido Domingo visit Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel on the grid

Sebastian Vettel is being pushed to second grid position

Fans of Vettel and Kubica on the grandstands besides the track

Polesitter Alonso, second qualifier Vettel and third positioned Webber are being guided from parc ferme to press conference by FIA press officer Alexandra Schieren and an FOM camera man

Second qualifier Vettel, polesitter Alonso and third positioned Webber give thumbs up in parc ferme for the international media

Polesetter Alonso and second qualifier Vettel wait in parc ferme for third positioned Webber who already gives interviews

After qualifying the timing system shuts down temporarily and nowbody knows which driver set the pole position. Polesetter Fernando Alonso with fourth positioned Hamilton and second qualifyer Vettel in parc ferme

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Red Bull mechanics roll Vettel's car backwards into pits during a practice session

Champagne showers for Red Bull's race winner Mark Webber, celebrating his first Grand Prix victory

Champagne showers for Red Bull's race winner Mark Webber, celebrating his first Grand Prix victory

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Final podium group photo of Red Bull team manager Jonathan Wheatley, second placed Red Bull Racing team mate Sebastian Vettel to winner Mark Webber and third placed Felipe Massa of Ferrari

Champagne showers for Red Bull's race winner Mark Webber

Champagne showers for Red Bull's team manager Jonathan Wheatley

Second placed Sebastian Vettel waves from podium at his supporters

Red Bull team manager Jonathan Wheatley raises the winning constructor's trophy

Race winner Mark Webber raises his first first place trophy

1-2 winning Red Bull team mates Webber and Vettel hug each other in parc ferme

Second placed Sebastian Vettel crosses the finish line

Tyre exchange for Sebastian Vettel's car at Red Bull pits

Red Bull Racing's Sebastian Vettel approaches the pits

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

TV presenters wait in line for an interview on the grid with Seb Vettel

Sebastian Vettel

Sebastian Vettel's grid girl

Sebastian Vettel is being interviewed by Bob Constanduros before drivers parade

Sebastian Vettel with Kimi Raikkonen

Sebastian Vettel

On Sunday before the drivers parade, all five German drivers are invited to an interview

Sebastian Vettel is being interviewed after the qualifying

Sebastian Vettel exits the Red Bull car in parc ferme after Q3

Sebastian Vettel exits the Red Bull car after Q3

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, speeds through the Schumacher-S

Sebastian Vettel exits the Dunlop hairpin in front of Red Bull team mate Webber

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel's car is being pushed to scrutineering by the Red Bull mechanics

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

At the Nuerburgring the Vettel fans are well prepared for any weather condition

Final podium group photo of Red Bull's Adrian Newey, second placed Mark Webber, winner Sebastian Vettel and third placed Rubens Barrichello

Sebastian Vettel clebrates his victory

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

The start field enters first corner, Vettel in the lead, closely followed by Brawn GP's Barrichello and by his Red Bull team-mate Webber

Before the race, Bernie Ecclestone wishes polesitter Sebastian Vettel the best of luck besides the grid

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, takes the chequered flag to win his second GP of the 2009 season

Happy daddy Norbert Vettel and Red Bull's Dr. Helmut Marko return from podium ceremony at an easy pace

Race winner Sebastian Vettel returns from podium ceremony

Race winner Sebastian Vettel shows his happiness after podium ceremony

Champagne showers for winner Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull team mate Mark Webber and their designer mastermind Adrian Newey

Race winner Sebastian Vettel shakes his golden trophy

Race winner Sebastian Vettel and his second placed team mate Mark Webber (on his left) with third placed Rubens Barrichello and the Duke of Kent on Silverstone's podium

Race winner Sebastian Vettel and his second placed team mate Mark Webber appear on Silverstone's podium

Race winner Sebastian Vettel with a happy Red Bull car designer Adrian Newey

Race winner Sebastian Vettel and third placed Rubens Barrichello hug and squeeze after the race

Sebastian Vettel praises his Red Bull Racing team for the perfect job

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel is being serviced at Red Bull pits

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel gets away quickly from the followers

Sebastian Vettel gets away quickly from the followers

The start field enters first corner, Vettel in the lead, closely followed by Brawn GP's Barrichello and Red Bull team mate Webber

Before the race, Bernie Ecclestone wishes polesitter Sebastian Vettel the best of luck besides the grid

Polesitter Sebastian Vettel is being interviewed before the race

Polesitter Sebastian Vettel climbs down from the drivers parade truck in front of the two Finns Raikkonen and Kovalainen

Polesetter Sebastian Vettel gives thumbs up the fans

Polesetter Sebastian Vettel waves at the fans

Sebastian Vettel enjoys his pole position in parc ferme

The fastest three qualifiers pose in parc ferme for the media after a thrilling qualifying: Third grid placed Mark Webber of Red Bull, his team mate and polesetter Sebastian Vettel, and second qualifier Rubens Barrichello

Polesetter Vettel and second qualified Barrichello joke together after qualifying

Cool polesitter Sebastian Vettel unmounts the steering wheel from the Red Bull car in parc ferme after qualifying

The parc ferme after qualifying - second Barrichello, polesetter Vettel and eighth qualified Glock

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

A thirsty Sebastian Vettel in Red Bull Racing pits

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing concentrates on the times screen

Detail of Vettel's removable cockpit inset in Red Bull pits

Norbert Vettel and his son Sebastian on their way to the hotel (Seb forgot his pass :)

Race winner Jenson Button shakes his trophy from the podium between the second placed Mark Webber of Red Bull and his blue team-mate Sebastian Vettel

Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel leads Button and the other chasers into first corner

At the start, Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel is still in the lead

The grid from the front a second before take-off

Polesitter Sebastian Vettel puts his helmet on before the race

The fastest three qualifiers pose in parc ferme for the media after a thrilling qualifying: Third grid placed Rubens Barrichello, Polesitter Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull, and the nearly unbeatable Jenson Button as second

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sunnyboy and third placed Sebastian Vettel soon after the race gains his good mood again

Podium group photo with different expressions of the Turkish GP

Third placed Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing raises his trophy

Race winner Jenson Button shakes his trophy against the sky between the second placed Mark Webber of Red Bull and a saddened Sebastian Vettel

Race winner Jenson Button cheers from the podium between the second placed Red Bull rider Mark Webber and his blue team mate Sebastian Vettel

Red Bull rider Mark Webber becomes second in front of his pole-setting team mate Vettel

Sebastian Vettel ends his pit stop at Red Bull pits

Red Bull's Vettel keeps putting pressure on race leader Jenson Button

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Brawn GP's Jenson Button manages to overtake polesetter Vettel during the first lap

Jenson Button of Brawn GP takes the first corner as still second positioned behind Vettel who already passed turn 1

Seconds after the start Rubens Barrichello drops from third on grid to 13th position before the first corner, Vettel leads

At the start, Vettel is in the lead

Ready for formation lap, Vettel on pole with Button besides him

Polesitter Sebastian Vettel puts his helmet on before the race

Turkish greetings from a grandstand to Sebastian Vettel

Sebastian Vettel talks to TV presenter Kai Ebel and entertainer Thomas Gottschalk on the grid

Polesetter Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, shows the finger :)

Polesetter Sebastian Vettel arrives in parc ferme after Q3

Photographers in reflection on polesetter Vettel's arrival at parc ferme after Q3

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Red Bull's ace Sebastian Vettel is being interviewed by German TV presenters Niki Lauda and Florian Koenig

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Red Bull rider Sebastian Vettel in front of the followers at Tabac turn

The start field at Sainte Devote, Vettel as fourth and Rosberg in front of Massa

Red Bull rider Sebastian Vettel holds the followers up: Rosberg, Massa, Kovalainen, Webber and Alonso

Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel lifts a wheel at the chicane, the rear tire looks grainy

The extended start field at Mirabeau turn with both Brawn GP Mercedes in the lead, Button and Barrichello already with a gap in front of Raikkonen and Vettel

Sebastian Vettel and Jenson Button climb on the drivers parade truck

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, at turn 06, the 'Ex-Loews' hairpin

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel ejects from Red Bull pits

Pit stop of Sebastian Vettel

Sebastian Vettel slips into Red Bull pits

Felipe Massa approaches Ferrari pits, Vettel passes by on pit lane

At start, both Brawn-Mercedes approach first corner with Barrichello in the lead and Vettel drops from second to fourth position

Red Bull's technical director Adrian Newey with a check list besides Vettel's car on the grid's front row

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Red Bull's sunnyboy Sebastian Vettel surrounded by the international media

Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel smiles at the interviewers

The fastest three qualifiers pose for the media after an exciting qualifying in parc ferme: Brawn GPs Rubens Barrichello, his team mate and polesitter Jenson Button and third positioned Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Red Bull's sunnyboy Sebastian Vettel surrounded by the international press

Red Bull's sunnyboy Sebastian Vettel surrounded by the international press

Red Bull's ace Sebastian Vettel signs autographs at thursday pit walkabout

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Group photo after podium ceremony: second placed Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing, Brawn GP's race winner Jenson Button, third placed Jarno Trulli of Toyota and Ron Meadows of Brawn GP

Sebastian Vettel approaches the Red Bull Racing pits

The fastest three qualifiers pose together for the world's media: on the left hand third qualified Sebastian Vettel, Jarno Trulli as polesetter in the middle and Timo Glock as second on the grid

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Second placed Sebastian Vettel gives an interview after a hot desert race

Second placed Sebastian Vettel in parc ferme besides his Red Bull car

Sebastian Vettel stops at Red Bull Racing pits

Sebastian Vettel stops at Red Bull Racing pits

Sebastian Vettel approaches the Red Bull Racing pits

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes, in front of later second placed Vettel

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, on the grid before the race

German TV presenter Kai Ebel interviews Sebastian Vettel

Whilst Vettel's physio Tommi Pärmäkoski holds the umbrella, German TV presenter Kai Ebel interviews Sebastian Vettel

Sebastian Vettel with Red Bull race engineer Guillaume Rocquelin

Surrounded by photographers, Sebastian Vettel shortens his drink hose besides the grid

Surrounded by photographers, Sebastian Vettel shortens his drink hose besides the grid

Sebastian Vettel's colorful helmet lies on the lawn besides the grid

The fastest three qualifiers pose together for the world's media: on the left hand third qualified Sebastian Vettel, Jarno Trulli as polesetter in the middle and Timo Glock as second on the grid

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Happy race winner Sebastian Vettel shakes his trophy and bottle of champagne after podium ceremony

Champagne shower for race winner Sebastian Vettel

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, wins the Chinese Grand Prix 2009

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Two laps after the start behind safety car, Vettel in front of Alonso and Webber

Sebastian Vettel puts his helmet on before the race

Vettel's grid girl holds the number and an umbrella

Sebastian Vettel arrives at pole position with Red Bull Racing engineers, mechanics and photographers buzzing around

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Race winner Sebastian Vettel shakes his sharp trophy

Final podium group photo of second placed Mark Webber, winner Sebastian Vettel and third placed Jenson Button

Winner Sebastian Vettel and second placed Red Bull teammate Mark Webber take a well deserved sip of champagne on podium

Race winner Sebastian Vettel shakes his deserved trophy

The very happy winner Sebastian Vettel flanked by team mate Mark Webber and third placed Button on podium

Race winner Sebastian Vettel and team mate Mark Webber cheer from podium

Hand shake between race winner Sebastian Vettel and team mate Mark Webber in parc ferme in front of a cheering team

Race winner Sebastian Vettel and Red Bull Racing team mate Webber are welcomed at parc ferme after a long rainy race by a cheerful team crew

Race winner Sebastian Vettel and Red Bull Racing team mate Webber arrive at parc ferme after a long rainy race

Race winner Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, crosses the finish line

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

On lap 38, Sebastian Vettel pits from the front to his second stop

After the race is released without safety car, Vettel can push without spray blurring his sight, followed by team mate Webber and Trulli

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Still and again behind safety car: Vettel and Red Bull teammate Webber

Starting behind the Safety Car from pole position Sebastian Vettel, then Alonso and Webber, all three Renault-powered

Sebastian Vettel puts his helmet on before the race

Sebastian Vettel puts his safe rain hat on before the race

Sebastian Vettel on the grid before the race

Sebastian Vettel arrives at pole position and the Red Bull Racing crew

Heikki Kovalainen comes from drivers parade truck, followed by fellow-countryman Raikkonen and a well-covered Vettel

Polesetter Sebastian Vettel celebrates his achivement after qualifying in front of the greedy media

The fastest three qualifiers wave at the world's media: on the left hand second qualified Alonso, Sebastian Vettel as polesetter in the middle and Webber as third on the grid

The fastest three qualifiers get together for the waiting media: left hand second qualified Alonso, Sebastian Vettel as poslesetter and Webber as third on the grid

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

The fastest three drivers pose for the media after qualifying in parc ferme: Third positioned Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull (who is given a ten grid place penalty for accident in previous race), Brawn GPs polesitter Jenson Button and the second grid placed Jarno Trulli of Toyota

Sebastian Vettel heads out of Red Bull Racing pits

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel in a thoughtful moment

Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel gives an interview to TV presenter Kai Ebel of RTL

Continuous communicating Mercedes Motorsport director Norbert Haug shakes hands on the grid with Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel

On Sunday before the race, Sebastian Vettel is being interviewed by German TV presenter Ralf Schumacher who replaces Niki Lauda until his full recovery from a hip operation

On Sunday before the race, Sebastian Vettel is being interviewed by German TV presenter Florian Koenig and Ralf Schumacher

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel heads out of Red Bull Racing pits

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel puts his helmet on in Red Bull Racing pits

Sebastian Vettel in discussion with Red Bull Racing advisor Dr. Helmut Marko

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel watches the practice times with his Red Bull race engineer Guillaume Rocquelin

Jenson Button exits the first chicane after the start, far in front of Vettel and Rosberg

The fastest three qualifiers pose for the media after a thrilling qualifying in parc ferme: Third positioned Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull, Brawn GPs polesitter Jenson Button and his second grid placed team mate Rubens Barrichello

Sebastian Vettel, Scuderia Toro Rosso

Third positioned Vettel in front of Rosbergs Williams, Kubicas BMW Sauber and both Ferraris, further behind follows Barrichello after a bad start

Sebastian Vettel, Scuderia Toro Rosso, third positioned on Melbournes grid

Renault F1 boss Flavio Briatore jokes around with Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel during an autograph session

Renault F1 boss Flavio Briatore jokes around with Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel during an autograph session

The fastest three qualifiers pose for the media after a thrilling qualifying in parc ferme: Third positioned Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull, Brawn GPs polesitter Jenson Button and his second grid placed team mate Rubens Barrichello

A lot of excitement arond the promising German rookie Sebastian Vettel who arrives at the annual drivers photo shooting

Sebastian Vettel concentrates before the start

The safety car goes out in front of Massa and Trulli, followed by Raikkonen, Hamilton and Vettel

Sebastian Vettel takes a seat in the Toro Rosso car shortly before the race

The surprising Toro Rosso car is being prepared for the race on the grid

Sebastian Vettel on the grid with Toro Rosso boss Gerhard Berger

All the 'German' drivers hold notes with their own prediction of who becomes World Champion and their own position, stated at the beginning of the 2008 season in Melbourne

Sebastian Vettel, Scuderia Toro Rosso

Sebastian Vettel, Scuderia Toro Rosso

Sebastian Vettel whispers to Gerhard Berger

Sebastian Vettel

Sebastian Vettel, Scuderia Toro Rosso

Vettel and Button walk to drivers parade

Waiting for the start of the drivers parade - Bourdais and Button with Coulthard and Vettel

Sebastian Vettel takes his helmet off

Sebastian Vettel, Scuderia Toro Rosso

Sebastian Vettel, Scuderia Toro Rosso

Sebastian Vettel peeps at his screen through the gap between visor and helmet

Sebastian Vettel, Scuderia Toro Rosso

Sebastian Vettel, Scuderia Toro Rosso

Sebastian Vettel, Scuderia Toro Rosso

Sebastian Vettel zooms through pitlane

Sebastian Vettel, Scuderia Toro Rosso

Sebastian Vettel autographs with pleasure a grid girl's ticklish back

Sebastian Vettel returns from drives parade

Sebastian Vettel's grid girl

Vettel and Glock chat with Christian Menzel who became second in Porsche Carrera Cup Asia

Sebastian Vettel, Scuderia Toro Rosso

Sebastian Vettel, Scuderia Toro Rosso

Sebastian Vettel, Scuderia Toro Rosso

Vettel and Glock rush side by side through first hairpin

Celebrated polesitter Sebastian Vettel climbs on the Toro Rosso car in parc ferme

Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen shake hands

Youngest Grand Prix winner of all times Sebastian Vettel showers his Toro Rosso team with champagne

Another memorable trophy for race winner Vettel and team boss Berger

Whilst first placed Vettel hugs his team boss Gerhard Berger, second Kovalainen enjoys his champagne

Winner Vettel showers Toro Rosso team boss Gerhard Berger with champagne

First placed and youngest Grand Prix winner of all times Sebastian Vettel presents his trophy

First placed and youngest Grand Prix winner of all times Sebastian Vettel expesses his joy on podium

Victorious Sebastian Vettel expesses his joy about his success as youngest GP winner of all times during podium ceremony

Victorious Sebastian Vettel expesses his joy about his success as youngest GP winner of all times

Happy race winner Sebastian Vettel runs on to podium

Race winner Sebastian Vettel embraces Renault's Alonso in parc ferme

Race winner Sebastian Vettel celebrates in parc ferme

Celebrating Toro Rosso mechanics await race winner Sebastian Vettel at parc ferme

Race winner Sebastian Vettel approaches parc ferme

Sebastian Vettel takes the chequered flag and breaks the record as youngest Grand Prix winner ever

Sebastian Vettel, Scuderia Toro Rosso

Sebastian Vettel, Scuderia Toro Rosso

Sebastian Vettel, Scuderia Toro Rosso

After the safety car disappears Vettel is set free to run the race of his life

Sebastian Vettel leads the watered queue through Prima Variante

A well-behaved start behind the safety car in first chicane

Sebastian Vettel prepares to race

Vettel's grid girls in front of the Toro Rosso car

Sebastian Vettel and Toro Rosso engineers on the grid at pole position

Waving drivers on drivers parade truck - Kovalainen, Raikonen, Glock and Vettel

Sebastian Vettel greets fans from drivers parade truck

Timo Glock with Sebastian Vettel

Drivers meet before drivers parade - Jarno Trulli, Sebastian Vettel, Sebastien Bourdais

Sebastian Vettel

Celebrated polesitter Sebastian Vettel strollst calmly through the paddock to drivers parade

Toro Rosso team group photo after gaining fabulous pole and fourth grid position

Toro Rosso team mates Vettel and Bourdais celebrate their unexpected grid positions

One finger up for first pole position

Sebastian Vettel is being interviewed by Austrian media

Sebastian Vettel rings up his boss Dietrich Mateschitz

Pure joy amongst the mechanics as Vettel embraces them all

Pure joy amongst the mechanics as Vettel embraces them all

Sebastian Vettel at the post qualifying press conference on a TV monitor

Group photo after qualifying in parc ferme: third qualified Webber, polesetter Vettel and second qualified Kovalainen

Group photo after qualifying: third qualified Webber, polesetter Vettel and second qualified Kovalainen

Sebastian Vettel celebrates his amazing pole position achievement in parc ferme

Polesitter Sebastian Vettel embraces a Toro Rosso engineer

With many lenses focused on him, Sebastian Vettel celebrates his pole position in parc ferme

Amazing polesetter Sebastian Vettel climbs out of his Toro Rosso car in parc ferme

Incredible polesetter Sebastian Vettel arrives at parc ferme

Sebastian Vettel, Scuderia Toro Rosso

Sebastian Vettel, Scuderia Toro Rosso

Sebastian Vettel slides with his Toro Rosso at first chicane

Sebastian Vettel, Scuderia Toro Rosso

Kubica in front of Glock and Vettel

Sebastian Vettel, Scuderia Toro Rosso

Sebastian Vettel, Scuderia Toro Rosso

Sebastian Vettel, Scuderia Toro Rosso

Sebastian Vettel, Scuderia Toro Rosso

Hamilton leads the pack into first corner, tyre smoke of Vettel braking hard

The start field enters La Source, tyre smoke of Vettel braking hard

Sebastian Vettel, Scuderia Toro Rosso

Kovalainen leads Raikkonen, Vettel and Trulli

Kovalainen lifts a wheel in front of Raikkonen and Vettel

Sebastian Vettel's Toro Rosso on grid

Sebastian Vettel is being interviewed on the grid

Sebastian Vettel

Jarno Trulli in front of Vettel on the swingbridge, Valencia circuit's landmark at harbour entrance

Sebastian Vettel, Scuderia Toro Rosso

Sebastian Vettel and Felipe Massa

Barrichello in front of a pushing Vettel

Lax morals on the drivers parade truck - Trulli, Alonso, Vettel et al

Raikkonen and Vettel enter the sunglasses contest

Massa goes ahead whilst Vettel and Raikkonen joke around on their way to drivers parade

Sebastian Vettel, Scuderia Toro Rosso

Sebastian Vettel

Vettel and Alonso navigate through the Toyota's carbon fibre debris

Timo Glock and Sebastian Vettel walk to drivers parade

Group photo of the german F1 drivers: Nick Heidfeld, Sebastian Vettel, Nico Rosberg, Timo Glock and Adrian Sutil

Sebastian Vettel, Scuderia Toro Rosso

A souvenir photo of the whole family with Sebastian Vettel (except daddy who takes the picture)

Toro Rosso ace Sebastian Vettel is being interviewed on the grid by Austrian TV

Sebastian Vettel took this opportunity to try on the team's new winter testing wardrope

Heidfeld, Raikkonen and Vettel walk to rainy drivers parade

Sebastian Vettel, Scuderia Toro Rosso

Sebastian Vettel is being interviewed in the pitlane by legendary german TV presenter Kai Ebel

Example for continuous corporate design: The Red Bull on Sebastian Vettel's pitboard

Promising Toro Rosso driver Sebatsian Vettel, still slightly raddled from his balaclava

Sebastian Vettel, Scuderia Toro Rosso

Sebastian Vettel, Scuderia Toro Rosso

Toro Rosso team mates Sebastien Bourdais and Sebastian Vettel in a beautiful old Ferrari

Sebastian Vettel, Scuderia Toro Rosso

Sebastian Vettel, Scuderia Toro Rosso

Sebastian Vettel, Scuderia Toro Rosso

Sebastian Vettel of Scuderia Toro Rosso

Sebastian Vettel, Scuderia Toro Rosso

Talent Sebastian Vettel is being honored by a little slap on his shoulder from Bernie Ecclestone

Sebastian Vettel, Scuderia Toro Rosso

Sebastian Vettel, Scuderia Toro Rosso

Sebastian Vettel, Scuderia Toro Rosso

Sebastian Vettel, Scuderia Toro Rosso

Sebastian Vettel walks to drivers parade between Kazuki Nakajima (left hand) and Robert Kubica

Sebastian Vettel, Scuderia Toro Rosso

Sebastian Vettel, Scuderia Toro Rosso

Sebastian Vettel, Scuderia Toro Rosso

Sebastian Vettel, Scuderia Toro Rosso

Toro Rosso's Sebastian Vettel in front of the Hôtel de Paris - and Kimi Raikkonen

Sebastian Vettel exits pitlane

Massa in front of Alonso and Hamilton during the first yellow flag phase in lap 2 after the collision of Sutil and Vettel in first lap

Sunnyboy Sebastian Vettel

Kimi Raikkonen overlaps Sebastian Vettel's Toro Rosso

The Formula One drivers descent from the parade truck, Sebastian Vettel commences

Sebastian Vettel, Scuderia Toro Rosso

Sebastian Vettel, Scuderia Toro Rosso

Sebastian Vettel, Scuderia Toro Rosso

Sebastian Vettel (Toro Rosso), Lucas di Grassi (Renault) and Heikki Kovalainen (McLaren) on their way through paddock after drivers parade

Marshals try to push Vettel out to track again

Vettel broke his cars nose during two collisions in first lap

Sebastien Bourdais, Scuderia Toro Rosso

Toro Rosso rider Sebastian Vettel in front of Sutil and Sato

Sebastian Vettel with a wet towel besides the grid

Sebastian Vettel cools down besides the grid with a damp towel

Sebastian Vettel should become sponsored by a toothpaste company

Youngster Sebastian Vettel teases Kubica about the surprised expression on his face when he was suddenly stopped by a bodyguard

Sebastian Vettel, Scuderia Toro Rosso

Toro Rosso rider Sebastian Vettel

Pay-TV presenter Tanja Bauer and Peter Lauterbach invited all the 'German' drivers: Vettel, Rosberg, Heidfeld, Glock and Sutil (outside of focus).

Retired Toro Rosso driver Sebastian Vettel is being guided by a doctor

A disappointed Sebastian Vettel is being pushed out of danger with a broken nose

Vettel and Massa spin out in first corner

Toro Rosso driver Sebastian Vettel puts his helmet on

Toro Rosso driver Sebastian Vettel

Toro Rosso's talented Sebastian Vettel

Sebastian Vettel's Red Bull

Rising Toro Rosso star Sebastian Vettel spends much time on the autograph mile

Toro Rosso's Sebastian Vettel

Sebastian Vettel, Scuderia Toro Rosso

Sebastian Vettel, Scuderia Toro Rosso

Sebastian Vettel walks throught pitlane together with a Toro Rosso mechanic

Toro Rosso driver Sebastian Vettel gains a respectable fourth place

Toro Rosso's Sebastian Vettel

Toro Rosso driver Sebastian Vettel and Dr. Helmut Marko on the grid

Sebastian Vettel, Scuderia Toro Rosso

Unlucky Sebastian Vettel under media interrogation

Toro Rosso driver Sebastian Vettel listens to an engineer

Fernando Alonso and Sebastian Vettel

Sebastian Vettel, Scuderia Toro Rosso

Sebastian Vettel, Scuderia Toro Rosso

Toro Rosso's Sebastian Vettel locks wheel at La Source

Sebastian Vettel, Scuderia Toro Rosso

Sebastian Vettel, Scuderia Toro Rosso

Sebastian Vettel, Scuderia Toro Rosso, jumps at Variante della Roggia

Sebastian Vettel, Scuderia Toro Rosso

Still new Scuderia Toro Rosso driver Sebastian Vettel

Sebastian Vettel, new Toro Rosso driver

Sebastian Vettel descends from drivers parade truck

Sebastian Vettel, Scuderia Toro Rosso

Sebastian Vettel, Scuderia Toro Rosso's new driver

Sebastian Vettel of Toro Rosso

Sebastian Vettel gains a good 16th position on his first race for Scuderia Toro Rosso (and second F1 race ever) whilst team mate Liuzzi's car retires in lap 42

Sportive rookie Sebastian Vettel cannot await racing for his new employer Toro Rosso

Vettel's grid girl

Nick Heidfeld, rookie Sebastian Vettel behind

Sebastian Vettel, Scuderia Toro Rosso

Sebastian Vettel goes out to his first practice session in a Toro Rosso

BMW test driver Sebastian Vettel was transferred to Scuderia Toro Rosso, replacing Scott Speed

BMW test driver Sebastian Vettel, perhaps a bit sad about being spectator again

BMW Sauber driver Sebastian Vettel

BMW Sauber driver Sebastian Vettel

Jo sometimes wonders why nobody believes him when he pretends to be evil ;)

... the disturbing snapper receives deserved black looks ...

BMW test driver Sebastian Vettel and Sauber physio Jo Leberer caught during an intimate discussion...

Happy test drivers: BMW Sauber's Sebastian Vettel with Williams' Kazuki Nakajima, son of ex-Grand Prix racer Satoru Nakajima

BMW Sauber's rainy Friday driver Sebastian Vettel

BMW Sauber test driver Sebastian Vettel

BMW Sauber test driver Sebastian Vettel leaving his pits for the first time on official command

Friday's fastest was BMW Sauber's test driver Sebastian Vettel, he is posing for the press with BMW Motorsport Director Dr. Mario Theissen

BMW Sauber's Friday driver Sebastian Vettel

BMW Sauber test driver Sebastian Vettel

Sebastian Vettel, BMW Sauber

BMW Sauber test driver Sebastian Vettel gives an interview to Japanese media

Sebastian Vettel, BMW Sauber test driver

BMW Sauber test driver Sebastian Vettel

Friday's quickest (both sessions!) was rising star BMW Sauber test driver Sebastian Vettel

BMW Sauber F1 rookie Sebastian Vettel

BMW Sauber test driver Sebastian Vettel at pitlane end

BMW Sauber test driver Sebastian Vettel commenting on his fastest lap on Friday afternoon practice

Sebastian Vettel, BMW Sauber test driver, concentrating for his Friday encouragement

BMW Sauber test driver Sebastian Vettel replaces Robert Kubica

BMW Sauber driver Sebastian Vettel takes a seat for his first F1 race

BMW Sauber driver Sebastian Vettel crosses the brick line

BMW Sauber driver Sebastian Vettel becomes fourth fastest on Friday's first practice

Ralf Schumacher gives hopefully good advice to BMW Sauber youngster Sebastian Vettel

Coincidence - BMW rookie Sebastian Vettel at his first F1 race gives an interview to Premiere (German pay TV network)

BMW Sauber driver Sebastian Vettel prepares to race

BMW Sauber driver Sebastian Vettel

Happy grid girl guards Sebastian Vettel's BMW Sauber

BMW Sauber driver Sebastian Vettel

BMW Sauber driver Sebastian Vettel passes the old Speedway grandstands

BMW Sauber driver Sebastian Vettel in a green landscape

BMW Sauber driver Sebastian Vettel with BMW motorsport director Dr. Mario Theissen

Pitwall signals BMW Sauber driver Sebastian Vettel still nineth position

BMW Sauber driver Sebastian Vettel

BMW Sauber driver Sebastian Vettel

BMW Sauber driver Sebastian Vettel rolls out to his first F1 challenge

BMW Sauber driver Sebastian Vettel practices pit stops with his crew on Thursday afternoon

BMW Sauber driver Sebastian Vettel

Sebastian Vettel's HANS and helmet

Sebastian Vettel's HANS and helmet

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Scuderia Toro Rosso

Toro Rosso's Sebastian Vettel on a slight excursion

Kimi Raikkonen with Sebastian Vettel, probably talking about their engines

Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill and Frank Beard of the American bluesrock band ZZ Top visit Sebastian Vettel in Red Bull pits

Sebastian Vettel prepares for practice session

Victorious Vettel is being carried from podium ceremony by celebrating Red Bull Racing mechanics

The start, Vettel in front of Trulli and Hamilton

Red Bull Racing's Sebastian Vettel takes the chequered flag

The start, Vettel still in front but Trulli lost his second position from start to Hamilton

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Race winner Sebastian Vettel present his trophy

The start, Vettel in front of Trulli and Hamilton

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, in front of overlapped Grosjean and Trulli

Race winner Sebastian Vettel jumps on Suzuka's podium

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

During an annual ceremony in the Paddock Club, Sebastian Vettel shows up and brakes the sake barrel with a big mallet, showering everybody around him with sake

A gladiatorial Sebastian Vettel greets the world from Suzuka podium

Suzuka Grand Prix winner Sebastian Vettel celebrates in parc ferme

Race winner Sebastian Vettel cheers from Suzuka's podium

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel's RBR-Renault is being prepared in pits before practice session

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, in front of Kubica

Sebastian Vettel concentrates on the race besides his Red Bull car on the third grid position

Sebastian Vettel takes his steering wheel off

Sebastian Vettel, Scuderia Toro Rosso

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel walks through pitlane

Sebastian Vettel welcomes a Red Bull VIP guest on the grid

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, approaches Piscine

Race leader Mark Webber, Red Bull Racing, with team mate Vettel backing up

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel and Jenson Button walk together to a group photo shooting

First press conference in Korea with the top five drivers Lewis Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel, Jenson Button, Mark Webber and Fernando Alonso

First press conference in Korea with the top five drivers Lewis Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel, Jenson Button, Mark Webber and Fernando Alonso

Handshake between Jenson Button and Sebastian Vettel before the group photo shooting

Formula One god father Bernie Ecclestone sits on a rail for a group photo with the top five drivers Lewis Hamilton, Fernando Alonso, Mark Webber, Jenson Button and Sebastian Vettel

Group photo with the top five drivers Lewis Hamilton, Fernando Alonso, Mark Webber, Jenson Button and Sebastian Vettel

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, gives an interview

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Green lights at pit lane exit for Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

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