09 May,2011 08:38 AM IST | | PA Sport
Sebastian Vettel continued his dominance of the 2011 Formula One season with victory in the Turkish Grand Prix yesterday.
The Red Bull driver encountered few problems en route to his third win in four races this season after starting from pole position for the fourth consecutive grand prix.
Mayhem often unfolded behind the German, but come the conclusion in Istanbul it was Vettel's Red Bull team-mate Mark Webber who finished second to secure the team's 11th career one-two.
For the first time this season Ferrari's Fernando Alonso clambered onto the podium to put his team's inauspicious start behind them.
The leading trio finished within 10 seconds of one another, and a long way clear of McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton, who at least retains his second place in the drivers' standings, albeit 34 points behind Vettel.
"You beauty Seb," was Red Bull team principal Christian Horner's message to Vettel after he took the chequered flag, to which the 23-year-old replied: "Yes, yes, it was beautiful."
Referring to the fact he missed second practice following a heavy crash on Friday, Vettel added: "My guys, as well as Mark's helped to repair it.
"It meant extra hours, but I'm pleased with the result and big thanks to the team."
Commenting on the considerable lead he now possesses, Vettel said: "We saw last season how quickly things can change. We have to go step by step, but a good start to the season always helps." ufffd
