After a DNF at last year's Korean Grand Prix , F1 world champion Sebastian Vettel had unfinished at the Korean International Circuit, something he put right on Sunday afternoon...
Hi from Yeongam,
It's still a bit hard for me to find the right words to express my excitement after today's result, but I'll try. Today was simply perfect, from the moment we started to crossing the finish line – everything went exactly the way we wanted it.
I am incredibly proud that we were able to get the constructors' title and I'm sure it will be a hell of a party tonight. The boys and girls have worked really hard all year and they really deserved this victory. I'm proud of every one of them.
I think one of the most decisive moments in today's race was the overtake at the start. I was aware of the fact that the first turn wasn't far away, so I didn't push too hard.
Instead I tried to keep my cool and planned to attack at the second straight where I was able to gain a lot of speed because of the headwind. We didn't even need to use that much KERS and could save it for the straight before the fourth turn, where I gave everything I had and overtook Lewis (Hamilton). I almost didn't get the turn, but luckily I made it.
'I'm sure it will be a hell of a party tonight'
After that I focussed on putting the pedal to the metal and getting as much space between me and Lewis as possible. It wasn't always easy, especially in the first sector with the slipstream, but in the end we didn't only have a perfect gap, but also had a great day with the tyres.
I had to slow down a few times to make sure they don't get worn out so quickly, but the team kept me posted through all the race so I knew what to do. You see – everything was perfect.
Hopefully we’ll be able to keep this run of results going when we head to New Delhi for the Indian Grand Prix. We're all incredibly excited to go to India, see the track and race there for the first time. It will for sure be something really special.
But before India we'll celebrate our second title this year. I’m really looking forward to going home to Heppenheim for a few days, hopefully drive a few laps in our car and show the people how extremely grateful we are for their support.
All the best from South Korea,
Seb
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