Vettel triumphs in Japan

Sebastian Vettel kept alive his outside chance of winning the Formula One world championship after the Red Bull driver led from pole to win the Japanese Grand Prix.

Vettel triumphs in Japan
Sun, 04 Oct, 2009 - 11:27

Sebastian Vettel kept alive his outside chance of winning the Formula One world championship after the Red Bull driver led from pole to win the Japanese Grand Prix.

The German crossed the line 4.8 seconds ahead of Jarno Trulli’s Toyota with Lewis Hamilton grabbing third for McLaren.

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