Triumph tinged with sadness as Vettel cruises to fourth title October 27, 2013 RED BULL’S Sebastian Vettel cemented his place in the Formula One record books yesterday by storming to a fourth straight world championship – yet admitted the season had been marred by the jeers of fans that have accompanied many of his podium celebrations. The German finished the Indian Grand Prix nearly 30 seconds ahead of [...]
Red Bull deny Russia GP link to driver choice October 22, 2013 RED BULL chiefs have denied that the addition of a Russian Grand Prix from next season was a factor in Toro Rosso’s surprise promotion of 19-year-old Daniil Kvyat. Kvyat is set to become the second youngest driver in Formula One history when he makes his debut in March, having been handed a seat at Red [...]
Alonso admits title race is over after Vettel win October 13, 2013 FERRARI’S Fernando Alonso conceded that it is only a matter of time before his Red Bull rival Sebastian Vettel claims a fourth straight championship, after the 26-year-old won yesterday’s Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka. Vettel, who has now won seven of the last nine Formula One races, only needs a top five finish to clinch [...]
Vettel still has much to prove October 10, 2013 FERRARI’S Fernando Alonso believes it will only be possible to judge how good a Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel is once he has left Red Bull. Vettel can win his fourth straight world title in Japan this weekend should he triumph at Suzuka and Alonso places outside the top eight. But such is the strength [...]
Hamilton retracts claims Vettel’s success is a turn-off for F1 fans October 8, 2013 BRITISH driver Lewis Hamilton has backtracked on claims the dominance of world championship leader Sebastian Vettel is sending Formula One fans to sleep. Vettel won his fourth consecutive Grand Prix in Korea on Sunday and can win his fourth straight world title in Japan this weekend. Hamilton, who finished fifth in Yeongam, said the Red [...]
Vettel nears title yet Hamilton insists he’s not the best driver October 6, 2013 BRITAIN’S Lewis Hamilton says that Sebastian Vettel is not the best driver in Formula One, despite the German effectively sealing a fourth consecutive world title with yesterday’s victory at the Korean Grand Prix. The Red Bull driver has topped the podiums of the last four Grands Prix and now leads Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso by 77 [...]
Vettel closes in on fourth straight title but insists it is not over yet October 6, 2013 RED BULL’S Sebastian Vettel could clinch his fourth consecutive world drivers’ title this week after storming to another comprehensive victory at the Korean Grand Prix yesterday. The 26-year-old is remaining calm despite the prospect of sealing the championship this Sunday in Japan – a country where he has won the last four Grands Prix. “I’m [...]
Hamilton leaps to Vettel’s defence September 23, 2013 FORMULA ONE: Britain’s Lewis Hamilton has told racing fans not to resent World Championship leader Sebastian Vettel’s continued success. The Red Bull driver is closing in on his fourth consecutive world title, but was booed as he took to the podium to celebrate Sunday’s Singapore Grand Prix win. But Hamilton said: “No-one should be booed [...]
Singapore victor Vettel brushes off boo boys September 22, 2013 RED Bull’s Sebastian Vettel laughed off the boos that are increasingly accompanying his podium appearances, after the German took another step towards a fourth straight Formula One title at yesterday’s Singapore Grand Prix. Vettel leads Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso by 60 points after passing the chequered flag in one hour, 59 minutes and 13 seconds, over [...]
Raikkonen talks up Alonso after confirming his return to Ferrari September 11, 2013 FORMER world champion Kimi Raikkonen insists he is looking forward to racing alongside Fernando Alonso at Ferrari, despite predictions they will clash. The Italian team yesterday confirmed Formula One’s worst kept secret when they announced Raikkonen would return next season, five years after his first stint. Track greats Sir Jackie Stewart and Eddie Jordan believe [...]