2011 Korean Grand Prix The Korean Grand Prix

An entertaining race and finally we get to see what the Yeongam venue produces in terms of close racing when the weather is - just about - dry.

Hamilton, Webber, Button and Alonso provided much of the entertainment up front, although it was surprising to hear the latter declare he had given up the fight before the finish.

Behind them, there were good scraps throughout the field. Both Toro Rosso drivers put in great efforts to bring their cars home in the points and Paul di Resta will be pleased to finish the right side of the divide after losing out last time at Suzuka.

Lotus gets ever-closer to racing against the tier two outfits and Kovalainen kept pace extremely well, while Daniel Ricciardo also deserves a mention for a solid effort at the end of a very difficult weekend.

But up front, the race went the way of the double world champion and Vettel once again showed he has an edge over the rest with another dominant drive. He pulled a good move on Hamilton on the first lap and romped away to another deserved triumph.

This was the 2011 Korean Grand Prix on AUTOSPORT Live. Thanks for joining us over the course of the last three days.

Exciting times in the sport, with the inaugural Indian Grand Prix next on the menu. We will have our usual full coverage of the event in New Delhi in two weeks time.

But a great day for Toro Rosso with Alguersuari's strong seventh place, moving the team just three points behind Sauber in that vital scrap.

Another welcome point for Force India today with di Resta a creditable 10th at the flag, putting the team 9 points clear of Sauber in sixth.

Red Bull secure the constructors' crown with a lead of 140 points over McLaren heading into the final three rounds. Ferrari remains third.

Button heads that scrap, 10 points ahead of third-placed Alonso. Webber is just three points further back, with Hamilton still fifth overall

Vettel's points lead is of course unbeatable and he is now 127 points ahead of the close battle for best-of-the-rest honours.

Vettel and Horner pose together for a photo. They are delighted to tick off another victory and keep a sensational 2011 going.

Vettel makes sure his boss gets a champagne soaking before taking a sip of the bubbly himself.

Webber fought Hamilton all the way to the flag but has to settle for the third-place trophy this afternoon.

Lewis Hamilton receives his award for second place after a very good defensive drive. He looks pleased and slightly relieved.

Team boss Christian Horner is on hand to pick up the award for Red Bull, the 2011 constructors' champions.

Vettel celebrates his 20th victory as the world champion collects the winning trophy in Korea.

That is followed by the Austrian national anthem for today's winning constructor - Red Bull Racing.

The top three drivers walk out onto the Yeongam podium and the German national anthem rings out for today's winner - Sebastian Vettel.

Three drivers retired from the Korean Grand Prix:

Maldonado retired in the pits after a difficult race and a drive-through penalty for coming into the pits the wrong side of a bollard.

Vitaly Petrov took himself and Michael Schumacher out of the race after a misjudged braking move, smashing into the back of the Mercedes. The incident will be looked at by the stewards in due course.

Trulli was 17th ahead of Glock 18th, Ricciardo 19th, d'Ambrosio 20th and Liuzzi is the final finisher in 21st place.

Kovalainen finishes in 14th, just 1.2 seconds back from Senna's Renault with Kobayashi 15th and Perez 16th after that late stop.

Vettel and Webber tour in side-by-side as the team cements an unbeatable lead in the points with three rounds remaining.

Di Resta comes home 10th to claim the final point for Force India, just ahead of team-mate Sutil. Barrichello was 12th with Senna 13th.

Alonso has stopped and walked away from his Ferrari.

Rosberg couldn't hold off the Toro Rosso with older tyres towards the end and finishes eighth, with Buemi ninth.

Vettel is clearly delighted with his 10th triumph of the year as Red Bull celebrates victory in the constructors' race.

Alguersuari passes Rosberg in a last-lap lunge to take seventh. Good final stint there from the Spaniard.

Massa ends up sixth.

Button ends up fourth for McLaren, chased home by Alonso, with the Spaniard having a lot of speed once finally released from his team-mate.

Third it is for Webber, with some sensational - and clean - dicing with Hamilton the highlight of his day.

Hamilton grabs a hard-fought second after a mighty drive in his McLaren to hold Webber's Red Bull back for half of the race.

A commanding performance from the world champion, passing Hamilton on the first lap and leading strongly throughout.

Sebastian Vettel wins the Korean Grand Prix!

Lap 55: Perez has been losing a lot of pace over the last laps. He comes into the pits, handing 13th to Senna.

Lap 55: Hamilton find some pace with the fastest lap and is well clear of Webber into the DRS zone for the last time.

Lap 55: Alguersuari goes deep into the braking zone and Rosberg holds on.

Lap 55: Vettel begins his final tour of Yeongam.

Lap 54: Alguersuari is having one last go at Rosberg in an effort to get seventh ... he goes for it at the end of the back straight and almost pulls it off.

Lap 53: Incredibly, Alonso declares "I give up" on the Ferrari radio.

Lap 53: Two laps remain in Korea with Vettel on course for another comfortable win.

Lap 53: Perez locks up into Turn 1 and gifts the place to Barrichello. He takes over 12th.

Lap 53: Barrichello has bridged the gap in the space of one lap and is about to have a go at the Sauber ...

Lap 52: The Williams driver is just 2.3 seconds behind Perez and catching the Mexican quickly.

Lap 52: Barrichello has passed Senna to take over 13th place.