Analysing Sebastian Vettel and Red Bull: Is the Car Flattering the F1 Champion?

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Published: September 24, 2013

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The title of this piece would suggest that either Sebastian Vettel has not won his titles on merit, or has been flattered by the quality of his car.

His booing on several F1 podiums this year further reinforces that idea.

True, the Red Bull Racing machines he has used to claim more than 30 wins and three titles by the age of 26 are works of technical art. But is it all down to his car?

That’s a harsh suggestion. In fact, that’s a ludicrous suggestion. His titles have proven him to be one of the greatest drivers on the grid, but this year’s efforts are setting out his stall to be considered the best of the current crop and one of F1’s finest in history.

 



Marina Bay Domination

Let’s look at Singapore. The Red Bulls were absolutely hooked up round the Marina Bay street circuit, utterly imperious in direction change and finding traction through the dusty twists and turns.

That Vettel was able to qualify pole and win the race is not a surprise. He’s in the best car, and should be challenging for the win anyway. On that note, where was his teammate?

This may seem like tired rhetoric, but the best barometer for how good Vettel is, is to compare him to his teammate.

Mark Webber’s been comprehensively bested in every area in the years they have spent as teammates. Vettel’s on the verge of a fourth title, Webber none. In 114 starts since his arrival in F1, Vettel’s won 33 Grands Prix, Webber nine in that same period. Vettel’s qualified on pole 41 times, been on 56 podiums and led 2147 laps. Webber 11, 36 and 580.

That’s not to, in any way, diminish Webber’s reputation or suggest he is not a very good Formula 1 driver. Of course he is. He’s won multiple Grands Prix and with a stronger resolve would have been the 2010 world champion.

That’s simply...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Formula 1

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