Red Bull tyre gamble pays off for Vettel

SEBASTIAN VETTEL has admitted Red Bull took “a lot of risk” en route to him taking a giant stride towards back-to-back Formula One world titles.

There was concern in the Red Bull camp ahead of yesterday’s Belgian Grand Prix as Vettel and Mark Webber started on worn tyres they both damaged during Saturday’s qualifying session.

It led to Webber pitting after just three laps and Vettel five in a bid to manage a situation that eventually turned in their favour as the race unfolded.