SEBASTIAN Vettel was invincible in South Korea last weekend and could be world champion as soon as this Sunday in Suzuka, Japan.
The German drove a faultless race leading from pole position to chequered flag but it was an action-packed race behind him with two safety car periods squeezed in.
Fast improving Frenchman, Romain Grosjean passed Lewis Hamilton into second place on the opening lap but was later passed by his teammate, the ‘Flying Fin’ Kimi Raikkonen,who had come through the field from ninth on the grid to second at the finish.
It was another great drive, despite the understeer on his car.
There were a number of battles behind them, especially the one for fourth place between Hamilton, Nico Hulkenberg, Fernando Alonso, Jenson Button and Nico Rosberg in the second Mercedes.
Hulkenberg came out tops in this group and further impressed all with his driving ability. He (not Rosberg), is tipped to join Lotus for next season which should be very interesting next to the talented Grosjean.
This weekend we move onto the very fast and clinical but highly demanding track at Suzuka, Japan.
Although Sebastian Vettel remains favourite it just could be one of the top five men’s turn to unseat him for a win. It might be Alonso, Raikkonen, Hamilton, Rosberg or even Hulkenberg!
TV times: qualifying on Saturday, October 12 at 5pm and race on Sunday, October 13 at 8am.
Race: 1 Sebastian Vettel; 2 Kimi Raikkonen; 3 Romain Grosjean; 4 Nico Hulkenberg; 5 Lewis Hamilton; 6 Fernando Alonso; 7 Nico Rosberg; 8 Jenson Button; 9 Felipe Massa; 10 Sergio Perez.
Drivers’ points: 1 Sebastian Vettel 272; 2 Fernando Alonso 195; 3 Kimi Raikkonen 167; 4 Lewis Hamilton 161; 5 Mark Webber 130; 6 Nico Rosberg 122; 7 Felipe Massa 89; 8 Romain Grosjean 72; 9 Jenson Button 58; 10 Paul di Resta 36.
Constructors’ points: 1 Red Bull 402; 2 Ferrari 284; 3 Mercedes 283; 4 Lotus Renault 239; 5 McLaren Mercedes 81; 6 Force India 62; 7 Torro Rosso Ferrari 31; 7 Sauber Ferrari 31; 9 Williams 1.
