Vettel closing in on more records
Sebastian Vettel could break most of Formula 1's long-standing records if his relentless form continues for the rest of the year. Michele Merlino analyses his astonishing success plus the rest of the stats from the Singapore Grand Prix
The 2011 Formula 1 season has been about one man, and you don't have to guess too hard to work out who that is. In Singapore Sebastian Vettel's remarkable year continued as he romped to victory that put him on the brink of a second world title.
It's therefore time to chart Vettel's success this year and analyse the staggering number of all-time records the young German can still win should his steamroller of success continue for the rest of the season.
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