Vettel savors his success with modesty

Starting on pole, Sebastian Vettel was never really worried. At the end of a clear race for the German, the Red Bull driver scored his third victory of the season, even offering his team a double with Mark Webber's 3nd place.

Published on 08/05/2011 à 17:46

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Sebastian Vettel did not shake this weekend in Türkiye. Author of a good start, the German did not give his opponents the slightest chance. He won his third victory of the season and increased his lead at the top of the Championship to 3 points over his direct pursuer. Lewis Hamilton.

The World Champion looks back on his victory won without much difficulty. “ During this race, we had a cushion ahead of our pursuers. We were thus able to act, not react. », Comments the winner of the Turkish GP. “ We never had anyone close behind us, which would have been a completely different situation. »

If Sebastian Vettel seems to reign over this Championship, he reminds us that the season is still long and that the situation can change quickly. “ We saw how quickly things changed last year, it was really close at the end », remembers the pilot Red Bull. " We must progress step by step. A good start to the season always helps, but the Championship is still long. »

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