Sebastian Vettel secures back-to-back F1 world titles in Japan

Although Jenson Button claimed victory at the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday, the British driver's third win of the season was not enough to prevent Sebastian Vettel from taking his second world championship with a carefully driven third place that secured the single point needed to take the title. It marks the climax of an almost flawless season in which the champion has been dominant, taking 12 poles and winning nine of the 15 races, with four yet to be contested.

A clearly emotional Vettel, who finished behind Fernando Alonso for the final part of the race and had opted not to push too hard, climbed from his car and raised both arms and both fingers, rather than the usual single digit, in acknowledgement of the double. The massed ranks of Japanese fans showed their appreciation in return – they are used to toasting champions at Suzuka, the title has been decided here 11 times in 23 races.  More Read

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