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...How Monza's unexpected winner highlighted the Toro Rosso team's advantageous customer status, but also their giant-killing nous
Sebastian Vettel's Italian Grand Prix victory for Toro Rosso brought a warm, feel-good reaction. His immensely likeable personality made his record-breaking youngest GP victory even more pleasing.
He's a breath of fresh air in his natural, funny outlook. There's nothing of the prima donna about him, nor any of the corporate blandness that afflicts a lot of the others. Asked silly questions, he gives silly answers - then gets the giggles. But even those silly answers often show the spark of a sharp mind.
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