Sebastian Vettel Win in Korea Helps Secure Red Bull’s 2011 Constructors’ Title

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Published: October 16, 2011

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I’m not sure how to approach my review of the 2011 Korean Grand Prix.

I was conscious that not a lot was happening as I watched the action unfold, I can’t remember the last time I wrote so little about a race in my notes, and yet somehow I don’t feel as disappointed as I would have expected with so little to talk about.

This certainly was no classic, the DRS zone made the racing far worse, and Vettel led all but three laps. However, I guess there was enough tension bubbling under the surface to keep fans interested.

Qualifying

Qualifying one in Korea was pretty similar to every other Q1 this season. However, there were some notable incidents that kept me interested during the 20 minute opening session.

First, there was the clear fact that Red Bull were certainly going to have to work hard for a pole as the McLarens clearly had the greatest pace early on.

Secondly, we were left scratching our heads when both Red Bull drivers took to the circuit on super soft tyres (this is completely unheard of for the top teams since the advent of Pirreli. This is because the super softs are very precious and are usually not needed for a top six team to survive Q1).

It was thought that the Red Bull team were looking to preserve as many of the harder compound as possible as recently their car has struggled with harsh tyre ware. Whatever the reason it was interesting to see a team acting on such a different strategy.



Of course the new teams all fell by the wayside in Q1, and they were joined by Rubens Barrichello who simply didn’t have the speed needed in his Williams.

Qualifying two had its moments but was again rather predictable. By now it was clear that only four cars could seriously challenge for pole, as Ferrari and Mercedes just weren’t cutting it.

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