Sebastian Vettel

  • Sebastian Vettel in New Jersey

    Two-time defending Formula 1 World Champion Sebastian Vettel has been in North America for the past several days, initially competing at the Canadian Grand Prix before heading to the site of next year’s inaugural Grand Prix of America for a trial run. He also happened to take some time out to make an appearance on last Monday night’s episode of the Late Show with David Letterman, a clip of which has been uploaded to YouTube. During the segment, Vettel tells the story of how he got into racing, revealing that he was already behind the wheel before he was four years old. Now 24...

  • Sebastian Vettel, loose on the mean streets of Weehawken, New Jersey
    Sebastian Vettel Shows Up Early For New Jersey F1 Race: Video

    The Grand Prix of America isn’t on the Formula One schedule just yet, as the first race isn’t penciled in until June of 2013. That didn’t stop current F1 World Champion Sebastian Vettel from giving the temporary street circuit a go, substituting an Infiniti G37 Coupe for his Red...

  • Sebastian Vettel Winning the Indian Grand Prix
    Formula 1 Champion Sebastian Vettel Heads To Letterman

    Some might say Sebastian Vettel has done it all. He's channeled his inner Bruce Lee, had a special Infiniti FX version built after him, and dominated the Formula 1 circuit. Now, he's heading to late-night television and set to appear on Letterman next Monday night. The appearance on the Late Show...

  • Sebastian Vettel shows his kung fu moves.
    Sebastian Vettel Channels His Inner Bruce Lee: Video

    Sebastian Vettel is a “brand ambassador” for Infiniti, so you can expect to see him in various ad campaigns for the luxury auto brand. The latest kicks off Infiniti’s Inspired Performance series of viral videos, and it pits Vettel against a gang of thieves in a classic martial...

  • Lewis Hamilton after winning the 2011 Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
    Hamilton Takes Victory At Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

    Lewis Hamilton has taken his third win of the season, with success coming for the McLaren driver at the 2011 Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. This marks Hamilton’s 17th win of his short career, having previously won in China and Germany this year. Sadly, for pole-sitter and current world...

  • Vettel barely ahead of Hamilon at 2011 Spanish Grand Prix
    Vettel On Pole For Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

    Sebastian Vettel proved fastest during qualifying today at the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, notching up his 14th pole position of the season and in the process equaling Nigel Mansell’s record of the greatest number of poles in a single season. The Red Bull Racing star and current F1 world...

  • Sebastian Vettel Winning the Indian Grand Prix

    Sebastian Vettel has shown once again why he’s the undisputed 2011 Formula 1 World Champion, taking victory yesterday at the first ever Indian Grand Prix. After starting on pole, with his Red Bull Racing team-mate Mark Webber beside him, Vettel led from the starting lights right until he passed the checkered flag and in the process broke Nigel Mansell's record for the most laps in a season led by one driver. Afterwards Sebastian acknowledged that this is very much a team result. “The car was very well balanced and it was a fantastic race today,” he said. “Thanks to the...

  • Red Bull Racing’s Sebastian Vettel
    Vettel On Pole For First Ever Formula 1 Indian Grand Prix

    Both Red Bull Racing drivers will be at the front of the grid tomorrow for the first ever Formula 1 Indian Grand Prix at the newly constructed Buddh International Circuit. Sebastian Vettel was fastest during qualifying today, setting a time of 1:24.178 in the third session and cementing his 13th...

  • Vettel and Button Comparison
    This Is What 9 Thousandths Of A Second Looks Like In F1: Video

    With Red Bull securing the F1 World Driver's Championship at the Japanese Grand Prix and the Constructor's Championship at this past weekend's Korean Grand Prix, it's easy to overestimate the dominance of Red Bull. But sometimes winning is a very close affair. Take, for instance, Vettel's...

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    Red Bull Scores Constructors’ Title After Vettel Win At Formula 1 Korean Grand Prix

    Red Bull Racing star Sebastian Vettel has shown why he's the undisputed 2011 Formula 1 World Champion, notching up his 10th win this season at yesterday’s Korean Grand Prix. At the same time, the win, plus his team-mate Mark Webber’s third place position meant that Red Bull Racing was...

  • Red Bull Racing previews the new South Korean GP circuit
    Formula 1 Korean Grand Prix Preview

    South Korea’s Yeongam circuit was new to the Formula 1 calendar last year and has not been used since, meaning that the drivers will likely be presented with a slippery surface this weekend that will challenge both them and their tires. The track’s official title is Korea International...

  • Sebastian Vettel at the 2010 Japanese Grand Prix
    Sebastian Vettel Crowned 2011 Formula 1 World Champion

    Sebastian Vettel has done it again, with the German youngster managing to take home his second consecutive Formula 1 World Championship after gaining the one point he needed to secure the title at yesterday’s Japanese Grand Prix. It took fewer races and more wins than his 2010 title, and...

  • Red Bull Racing’s Sebastian Vettel

    Red Bull Racing star Sebastian Vettel has done it again, securing (another) eleventh-hour pole position for tomorrow’s 2011 Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix at the famous Suzuka Circuit. Vettel worked his way up each of the three qualifying sessions earlier today, before finally snatching the pole spot in his last outing. Starting at second on the grid will be McLaren’s Jenson Button, followed by his team-mate Lewis Hamilton on third. Sitting at fourth and five spots will be Ferrari drivers Felipe Massa and Fernando Alonso, respectively. As we previously reported, Sebastian Vettel...

  • Suzuka Circuit, home of the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix
    Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix Preview

    Following his win in Singapore just two weeks ago, Red Bull Racing star Sebastian Vettel is almost certain to claim the 2011 Formula 1 World Championship title this weekend at the Japanese Grand Prix. Vettel needs just one point to claim the title and considering his past performance that should...

  • Sebastian Vettel
    Vettel One Point Away From Second Formula 1 Title After Singapore GP Win

    Sebastian Vettel has notched up his ninth win of the 2011 Formula 1 season with victory yesterday at the Singapore Grand Prix. Vettel, who started on pole, managed to hold off second place scorer Jenson Button of McLaren as well as his own Red Bull Racing team-mate Mark Webber who finished in...

  • Red Bull Racing at the 2011 Formula 1 Italian GP
    Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix Weather Forecast

    Being the tropical region that it is, heavy downpours and severe thunderstorms are a common thing in Singapore, the site of today’s 2011 Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix. However, it appears conditions for today’s race will remain dry and only partially cloudy, with the stormy weather not...

  • Sebastian Vettel at 2011 Hungarian Grand Prix
    Vettel On Pole For Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix

    Red Bull Racing star Sebastian Vettel looks set to win his second Formula 1 Championship, with the German youngster taking out pole position for tomorrow’s Singapore Grand Prix at the conclusion of today’s qualifying session. Vettel has a lead over his rivals that stands at 112 points...

  • Marina Bay Circuit, home of the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix
    Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix Preview

    The 2011 Formula 1 Championship may all be over at the conclusion of the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday. Red Bull Racing star Sebastian Vettel has a lead over his rivals that stands at 112 points, and with only 150 points remaining up for grabs in 2011, the Championship is looking very likely to be...

  • Sebastian Vettel shows off personalized Infiniti FX50 Concept live photos

    Flanked by Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn and Nissan design boss Shiro Nakamura, Formula 1 ace Sebastian Vettel unveiled his personalized Infiniti FX at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show this week. Vettel’s personal car just so happens to be a white Infiniti FX50, which he regularly drives to F1 events throughout the year, but this is his ideal version. Infiniti is keen to stress that the vehicle, officially titled the Infiniti FX Sebastian Vettel Version, is strictly a concept, though the automaker is quick to boast that it is the fastest and most exclusive Infiniti ever made. Based on the...

  • Red Bull Racing at the 2011 Formula 1 Belgian GP
    Red Bull Racing And Renault Extend Partnership For Five More Years

    Red Bull Racing and Renault Sport F1 have confirmed the extension of their successful partnership in the world of Formula 1 for a further five years. The new turbocharged 1.6-liter V-6 engines to be introduced from 2014 will be incorporated into the framework of an enhanced collaboration. Within...

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    Sebastian Vettel Unstoppable At Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix

    Sebastian Vettel is potentially one Grand Prix away from taking out the 2011 Formula 1 World Championship after cementing his eighth win of the season, this time at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza yesterday. The German youngster’s lead over the rest of the field now stands at 112 points, and...

  • Red Bull Racing preps for the 2011 Italian GP
    Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix Weather Forecast

    Weather conditions aren’t looking too good for the 2011 Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza today. There are predictions of a thunderstorm for later today and the clouds over the track certainly make those predictions look possible. It’s currently partly cloudy...

  • Red Bull Racing at the 2011 Formula 1 Italian GP
    Sebastian Vettel Stays On Pole At Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix

    After a strong performance in Spa-Francorchamps, including a one-two finish, Red Bull Racing’s Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber will be looking to continue their success on the challenging Monza race track during tomorrow’s 2011 Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix. And, the Red Bull Racing...

  • Fernando Alonso in his 2011 Ferrari F1 race car
    Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix Preview

    This weekend Formula 1 teams head to Monza in Italy for the 2011 Italian Grand Prix. Described as the fastest track in F1, Italy's Autodromo Nazionale Monza race track is known colloquially as “La Pista Magica”, and with good reason: the atmosphere is second to none. Additionally, the...

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