Vettel wins Australian GP

Vettel says Red Bull mechanics deserve a treat after crushing Oz GP win

Vettel wins Australian GP

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Red Bull Racing's German driver Sebastian Vettel celebrates after winning the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne yesterday. PIC/Getty Images

Vettel produced the drive of a world champion as the sport's youngest title holder did not put a wheel out of place before taking the chequered flag at Melbourne's Albert Park.

From the moment the five red lights disappeared to finally raise the curtain on the new campaign, the German was never troubled.

Vettel's margin of victory was a yawning 22 seconds to McLaren's Lewis Hamilton, who had earlier damaged his car in running wide at turn one.

That chasm is even more impressive when you consider he did not use KERS, the power boost system, due to issues earlier in the weekend.

When you now take the end of last season into consideration, Vettel has won the last three races, and four of the last five.

The 23-year-old appears unstoppable at present, but he said: "I don't really like the word dominant at this stage, to be honest, because there is a long, long way to go.

"Yes, the car was perfect, and all in all, I'm very, very happy. We've worked a lot of hours because it's not an easy car to work on," said.

Naturally paying tribute to his mechanics who have provided him with such a phenomenal car with which to start the season, Vettel believes they should all go out for a meal.

"Compliments to them because they've been working all week long up to this weekend," added Vettel.
"But I was joking with them yesterday, and now they can have pizza and beer! It's a nice reward."

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