Korean Grand Prix 2011: Vettel: 'Good to be back on track'

After sealing the world championship at the Japanese Grand Prix, singing karaoke and a whirlwind of interviews, Sebastian Vettel is only too glad to get back to business at the Korean Grand Prix...

by Sebastian Vettel, Oct 14, 2011

Hi from Yeongam,

After the last few crazy days and nights it was just nice to be back in the car and out on the track. As much as I enjoyed practice today it was very tough because of the rain. We struggled from time to time and couldn't quite figure out everything we wanted, but luckily it should be dry for the next two days. So it will be interesting to see how today’s findings will help us on Sunday.

Despite the rain I think we had a good first day and we should be at the front alongside McLaren, who really had a great day. They were definitely the best under the circumstances, but let's wait qualifying turns out tomorrow.

I think the biggest challenge in Korea will be deciding which tyres to use. The rain made it hard for us to get a feel for the ‘real’ track so I guess it's a bit like playing the lottery – we'll do what we can and hope for the best. As usual.

Talk to you tomorrow!

Seb

Source: Red Bull

Vettel sleeps after second world title win

A good night’s sleep was among one of Sebastian Vettel’s priorities after becoming the youngest ever double world champion.

Following a paddock party and then another involving karaoke until 5am on Monday morning, the Red Bull driver headed straight to Yokohama for a sponsor and media engagement.

It was there that, according to Abendblatt newspaper, the 24-year-old said: “My voice is a bit ruined now!

“After a long night I want to let the whole thing sink in a bit, get some sleep and then be ready for Korea.”

Indeed, any plans for more than a single night of partying has had to wait for now, with Vettel scheduled to practice in Korea in less than three days.

“We have celebrated a little,” he is quoted by rds.ca, “but not too much because this week we are in Korea.”

Vettel denied Bild newspaper’s claim that he seemed “almost sad” as he came to realise his achievements in the Suzuka paddock late on Sunday.

“I was not sad,” he insists. “I can be just as satisfied with a second or a fourth place but it’s clear that we did not have a perfect race. That’s what we strive for.

“It is also difficult for me to switch from the extreme tension of a race to realise straight away that you are world champion.

“Now it’s time for some rest, particularly some sleep, and then to understand it all. Sounds spectacular, I know.”

And the next goal will be to repeat it all in 2012.

“We want to keep going. It’s addictive. Nothing else in my life gives me as much satisfaction,” said Vettel.

Source: YallaF1

Red Bull put blue behind and bond over piece of Pie

In a bid to clear the red mist around Red Bull, team boss Christian Horner invited the feuding duo of Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel to a barbecue and karaoke session. The Guardian reported Webber belted out Bryan Adams's Summer of '69 while Vettel, strumming a guitar, opted for Deep Purple's Smoke On The Water. And to prove both drivers could sing from the same hymn sheet, the entire party rounded out the evening with a rendition of Don McLean's classic American Pie - a song with mystical cohesive powers.

Source: Sydney Morning Herald