F1 record-breaker Vettel hails 'remarkable' day

Sebastian Vettel has revealed he was forced to choke back the tears as he stood on top of the podium for the first time in his Formula One career.

Sebastian Vettel has revealed he was forced to choke back the tears as he stood on top of the podium for the first time in his Formula One career.

Vettel yesterday clinched a place in the sport’s record books by becoming the youngest race winner with victory in the Italian Grand Prix at the age of 21 years and 74 days.

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