Sebastian Vettel secured his tenth victory of the season at the 2011 Korean Grand Prix, driving a masterclass at the Korea International Circuit in Yeongam to seal the World Constructors" Championship for Red Bull Racing. Starting from second on the grid behind polesitter Lewis Hamilton, Vettel quickly made his move into the lead at Turn 4 and never looked back during the 55-lap race.
Lewis Hamilton put an end to Red Bull's dominant pole position streak by taking the top spot in qualifying, but he had to settle for second place on race day for McLaren. Mark Webber completed the podium in third position, a result that officially guaranteed Red Bull Racing successfully defended their World Constructors" Championship title with three races remaining in the season.
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SubscribeThe race saw dramatic moments unfold across the grid, including a fierce tactical battle in the pit lanes and a safety car deployment triggered by a collision between Vitaly Petrov and Michael Schumacher on lap 17. Despite intense pressure from Hamilton and a late charge by Ferrari's Fernando Alonso, Vettel maintained his composure under dry skies and light initial rain to cross the finish line first.
Jenson Button finished just off the podium in fourth place for McLaren, while Fernando Alonso rounded out the top five for Ferrari after a late surge that fell just short. The race also marked a historic milestone as McLaren competed in their 700th Grand Prix, cementing a memorable weekend of motorsport action in South Korea.