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On this day – Sebastian Vettel became a four-time World Champion

  • October 27, 2022
  • Alexander Iliev
Red Bull RB9 and Vettel
Sebastian Vettel clinched the 2013 title at the Indian Grand Prix

It was 9 years ago on the 27th of October when Sebastian Vettel snatched the title with three races to spare. It happened on the Buddh International Circuit in India. By doing so, the German established himself as the fourth (at the time) driver to reach four titles, after Fangio, Prost, and Schumacher. Not to mention that he was the third with four in a row.

27 OCTOBER, 2013: 🇮🇳

Sebastian Vettel wins in India – and clinches the title with three races to spare

A four-time world champion at the age of 26 🏆🏆🏆🏆

And only the third driver in history to win four consecutive titles #F1 #OnThisDay @redbullracing pic.twitter.com/kMWRaO2lMQ

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 27, 2020

Interestingly, 2013 was the last year we saw 13 races one in one season – a feat, matched by Max Verstappen at the United States Grand Prix this year. While the Dutch driver remains a favorite to beat this record, given the remaining three rounds of the championship, we can’t miss the opportunity to celebrate Sebastian Vettel’s last title.

The Venue

India has been keen on hosting a Grand Prix ever since 2007. However, the first one happened in 2011, due to different setbacks. And unfortunately, the Indian Grand Prix was never held again after 2013. What could be the main reason for that?

Buddh International Circuit
The 2013 Indian Grand Prix was the third and last F1 race in India

Well, Sebastian Vettel has won all three Indian Grand Prix… from pole position. This is a very exclusive club, to which he is the only representative.

2013 season

Back in the day, Red Bull was the team to beat. It has gotten to the point where some would argue that Formula 1 became boring. This is why Vettel was not the most popular driver back then.

Vettel winning the race
Red Bull and Sebastian Vettel were untouchable that year

To make the season even less entertaining, Sebastian won the next three races after the Indian Grand Prix. This formed the record for the longest streak of victories – nine in a row.

2013 Indian Grand Prix

As we said, Sebastian Vettel won the race from the pole position. But the race will also be remembered for the super high degradation of the Soft tire, which required drivers to make early stops. So early, Paul di Resta, Jean-Eric Vergne, and Charles Pic pulled into the pits at the end of lap 1. Vettel and Alonso followed in lap 2.

2013 Indian Grand Prix start
Vettel made a good start and pulled ahead of the two Mercedes

Since he was with the fastest car by a margin, the German quickly worked his way up the order to finish the race first – about 30 seconds clear of second place Nico Rosberg.

2013 Indian Grand Prix podium
Sebastian Vettel was joined on the podium by Nico Rosberg and Romain Grosjean
Alexander Iliev
Alexander Iliev

Alexander was interested in Formula 1 even before he started talking. Often going for hours-long monologues about F1, he wasn't the most popular kid in high school. Now an adult, and with the pain endured as a Ferrari fan, he is excited to share with you all there is to know about Formula 1.

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