EONGAM, - Although already holds the world title in 2011, does not mean Sebastian Vettel appear casual. The proof, in the Korean F1 Circuit held in Yeongam, rider flagship Red Bull Racing team that actually appear insistent and won the series to-16, Sunday (16/10/2011).
With the success of this Vettel, he has picked up 10 victories in the 2011 season by bagging a total of 349 points. Means, a step to equal the record with 11 victories Schumacher (2002).
However, for the constructor, the Red Bull team had confirmed the title in Korea. By getting an additional 40 points from the first champion (Vettel) and third (Webber), Red Bull pocketed a total of 558 points. McLaren team is shadowing in second place with 388 points, an additional 30 points (18 Hamilton and Button 12) to 418, it is not possible to pursue the remaining three series.
Although Lewis Hamilton finishing second, the appearance of the 2008 world champion is quite severe and can liven up the race through his fight with Webber. He had complained about the front of the car vibrates and tend to understeer at the beginning of the race.
Schumacher crash
Vettel appearance in Korea extraordinary great. Less than five bends, the German rider who started in second place were able to take over the leading position of Hamilton. In fact, when I do pitstop to change tires, he could still maintain its leading position.
In a race that lasted 55 laps, the Red Bull implement different strategies. At the second start, car tires superlunak compound. But, at the pitstop I, Vettel remained with superlunak, while Webber wore soft compound.
In the middle of the might of Vettel, Webber and Hamilton actually able to turn the race atmosphere. On lap 33 Webber was trying to overtake Hamilton in two corners, but his efforts annihilated. Then, they both entered the second pit to change tires.
When both went back into the track, Hamilton remained in front. Webber then try again to overtake on lap 36, but he could not offset the aggressiveness of Hamilton racing. Some times they get together ahead of the curve.
On lap 47, Webber again try to push Hamilton, while Button also been attached to the rear. Webber tried to provoke the movement to open up space at the corner of Hamilton. New on lap 49 he was able to catch up thanks to the overlap rider, but Hamilton could soon recapture it.
The competition also saw the scene collision on lap 17, where Petrov (Renault) can not control the car when going into corners. As a result, Michael Schumacher's car rammed. Luckily, behind Ferrari who could escape.