Vettel Received the Trophy Champion F1 2011

Sebastian Vettel

The FIA formally gave Formula 1 champion trophy season 2011 to Sebastian Vettel. Red Bull, Jenson Button, Mark Webber also received the trophy for the achievement of each of them.

The trophy was handed over to the Vettel in the night dinner on Gurgaon, India, Friday (9/12/2011). The President of the FIA, Jean Todt, directly hand over the trophy to Vettel.

Meanwhile, team principal Christian Horner, Red Bull, received the trophy from the constructors F1 supremo, Bernie Ecclestone. Button and Webber also received a trophy for their achievements this season, finished second and third in the standings.

"I already have this trophy in my home all year round and did not want to return it. So, this means a huge for me, "he said.

"It's hard to explain with words what it feels like to win again. I would like to thank the team for all their efforts were impressive. I would also like to thank Renault who worked so hard all year, "said Vettel.

"The history of Formula 1 means a lot to me and there's a special feeling to know that we are now after so part of it," close this 24 year old racer.

Kimi Raikkonen Will Need Time - Sebastian Vettel

Vettel and Raikkonen

After an absence of two seasons from F1, Kimi Raikkonen will be back next season. As a friend, the defending champion Sebastian Vettel reminds Raikkonen would probably undergo a comeback far from easy.

At the end of the 2009 season, Raikkonen left F1 to rally the world to follow. Ferrari were the last team that defended the 2007 F1 world champion.

After the 2011 season ended, 32-year-old Finnish men are sure will return to the track on the F1 2012 season with Lotus Renault team.

Vettel reminds Raikkonen now that her comeback 2012 season is very likely to walk with difficulty. Because the same thing also happened with Michael Schumacher on his return to the 2010 season, after being retired at the end of the 2006 season.

The period of absence Raikkonen in F1 track is shorter than Schumacher. But in a short period and even then Vettel, who reportedly often played badminton with Raikkonen in Switzerland, called the change in F1 has been quite a lot.

"I can imagine would be very difficult to return to the same level as before," concluded Vettel.

Sebastian Vettel World Champion Formula 1 2011

Sebastian Vettel

Sebastian Vettel successful defend F1 world champion title. Although only finished third in the Japan GP, Vettel points victories could not be pursued by his competitors.

In the Japan GP, Sunday (9/10/2011), Vettel who start in the first position is directly involved in a duel with Jenson Button.

The incidence of Vettel with Button briefly investigated race steward. But then it was announced that the incident would not have advanced determined action.

In the last ten laps of the race, Vettel had held long enough at the back of Fernando Alonso who occupy the positions of the two, with Button leading the race.

In the end position. Button in the first position, followed by Alonso and Vettel.

Vettel certainly cannot be overtaken again because it only takes one extra points in the series, in order to grab the world title for the second time in the future.

Japan GP Results : 
Pos Driver Team Time
 1. Button McLaren-Mercedes 1h30:53.427
 2. Alonso Ferrari + 1.160
 3. Vettel Red Bull-Renault + 2.006
 4. Webber Red Bull-Renault + 8.071
 5. Hamilton McLaren-Mercedes + 24.268
 6. Schumacher Mercedes + 27.120
 7. Massa Ferrari + 28.240
 8. Perez Sauber-Ferrari + 39.377
 9. Petrov Renault + 42.607
10. Rosberg Mercedes + 44.322
11. Sutil Force India-Mercedes + 54.447
12. Di Resta Force India-Mercedes + 1:02.326
13. Kobayashi Sauber-Ferrari + 1:03.705
14. Alguersuari Toro Rosso-Ferrari + 1:04.194
15. Maldonado Williams-Cosworth + 1:06.623
16. Senna Renault + 1:12.628
17. Barrichello Williams-Cosworth + 1:14.191
18. Kovalainen Lotus-Renault + 1:27.824
19. Trulli Lotus-Renault + 1:36.140
20. Glock Virgin-Cosworth + 2 laps
21. D'Ambrosio Virgin-Cosworth + 2 laps
22. Ricciardo HRT-Cosworth + 2 laps
23. Liuzzi HRT-Cosworth + 2 laps

Sebastian Vettel Pole in Suzuka

Sebastian Vettel

Jenson Button had been unable to take pole position in qualifying sessions. The position occupied by Sebastian Vettel.

Buttons that perform well since Friday, failed to surpass the speed of Vettel in the qualifying session, Saturday (8/10/2011). Vettel resulted in a record time of 1: 30,466 seconds, only the top Button 0,009 seconds advantage on the second position.

Hamilton eventually was ranked three, ahead of Felipe Massa and Fernando Alonso, who occupied the position of the four and five.

With the success of this qualifying session on Vettel, then only the three times he failed to take pole position, i.e. in Spain, the United Kingdom, and Germany. But the pole was gained by his own teammate, Mark Webber.

Some drivers, such as Michael Schumacher, successfully drove until Q3, but chose not to record the time. They chose to keep the tire being used.

The host driver, Kamui Kobayashi, successfully drove until Q3, where he eventually chose not to record the time. Just like Schumacher, Kobayashi also chose to keep the vehicle tires.

 

Japan GP Qualifying Session Results

1. Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull-Renault) 1:30.466
2. Jenson Button (McLaren-Mercedes) 1: 30.475
3. Lewis Hamilton (McLaren-Mercedes) 1: 30.617
4. Felipe Massa (Ferrari-Ferrari) 1:30.804
5. Fernando Alonso (Ferrari-Ferrari) 1:30.886
6. Mark Webber (Red Bull-Renault) 1: 31.156

7. Michael Schumacher (Mercedes-Mercedes) no time Q3
8. Bruno Senna (Renault-Renault) no time Q3
9. Vitaly Petrov (Renault-Renault) no time Q3
10. Kamui Kobayashi (Sauber-Ferrari) no time Q3

11. Adrian Sutil (Force India-Mercedes) 1:32.463
12. Paul di Resta (Force India-Mercedes) 1: 32.746
13. Rubens Barrichello (Williams-Cosworth) 1:33.079
14. Sebastien Buemi (Toro Rosso-Ferrari) 1:33.224
15. Jaime Alguersuari (Toro Rosso-Ferrari) 1:33.227
16. Pastor Maldonado (Williams-Cosworth) 1:33.427
17. Sergio Perez (Sauber-Ferrari) no time Q2

 

18. Heikki Kovalainen (Lotus-Renault) 1:35.454
19. Jarno Trulli (Lotus-Renault) 1:35.514
20 Jerome d'Ambrosio (Virgin-Cosworth) 1:36.439
21. Timo Glock (Virgin-Cosworth) 1:36.507
22. Daniel Ricciardo (HRT-Cosworth) 1:37.846
23. Nico Rosberg (Mercedes-Mercedes) no time
24 Vitantonio Liuzzi (HRT-Cosworth) no time 

Vettel Crashes in Suzuka F1 Practice

Sebastian Vettel

Sebastian Vettel crashes at the end of the first free practice session. According to him, the crash served as a warning to always focus during races.

Vettel crashed into a wall, on the corner of two at the end of free practice this morning. Even so, Vettel was not injured and his car was up just having a bit of damage.

The result, Vettel failing to improve its position and remained in third position. While the McLaren duo; Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton into two drivers fastest in first practice.

"I've got a nice warning on this morning in practice to not think about anything else (other the race)," said Vettel at Autosport.

"I think it's not a big mistake. Maybe then I'm not 100 percent aware, and errors can result in a loss. I tried again, try reducing the speed of the car as much as possible but still hit the wall. "

"It's not great but it does impact the car slightly damaged. It is not perfect and it's a little ruin our plans, but I think we've got a pretty good day, "continued Vettel.

Briatore: Don't Move to Ferrari, Vettel!

Sebastian Vettel

Sebastian Vettel several times linked with Ferrari. But Vettel recommended stay with Red Bull, at least until it is completely cooked.

Vettel was already agreement contract term until 2014 with Red Bull. However, rumors that he would defend Ferrari someday still not subsided.

Whereas, according to the best place of Flavio Briatore is staying with ' Vettel Red Bull ' which is a great opportunity this season led him to the throne of the world number two for him.

"Ferrari is of course an exciting team, but he must go to a place where he could win," said former Renault team principal to Auto Bild which quoted F1 Planet.

Before this, Briatore also were assessing if it unites Vettel with Fernando Alonso, Ferrari drivers at this time, into a single team would only weaken the team because it was forced to share power.

In addition, Vettel's new even-aged 24 years old on July 3, and then graded Briatore need more skills if you want to proceed to the ' Prancing Horse '.