SUZUKA, JAPAN - OCTOBER 03: Sebastian Vettel of Germany and Red Bull Racing celebrates in parc ferme after qualifying first for the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit on October 3, 2009 in Suzuka, Japan. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

SUZUKA, JAPAN - OCTOBER 03: Sebastian Vettel of Germany and Red Bull Racing celebrates in parc ferme after qualifying first for the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit on October 3, 2009 in Suzuka, Japan.

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  1. Williams Formula One driver Kazuki Nakajima of Japan plugs his ears at a free practice session for the Japanese F1 Grand Prix in Suzuka, central Japan, in this October 2, 2009 file photo. Japanese motor racing fans are wondering where it all went. Once, their nation was home to three Formula One teams, two grand prix tracks and several drivers but there is little left to cheer for.
  2. Brawn GP Formula One driver Jenson Button of Britain is asked for comments after finishing eighth at the Japanese Grand Pix at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, central Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009.
  3. Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany (R) recieves a cream cake in his face from crew members following his first-place victory in the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix at the Suzuka circuit on October 4, 2009. The 22-year-old German, in his Red Bull, raced clear at the start to deliver a dazzling lights-to-flag victory in a largely processional race in dry conditions at the challenging Suzuka circuit.
  4. Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany (R) recieves a cream cake in his face from crew members following his first-place victory in the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix at the Suzuka circuit on October 4, 2009. The 22-year-old German, in his Red Bull, raced clear at the start to deliver a dazzling lights-to-flag victory in a largely processional race in dry conditions at the challenging Suzuka circuit.
  5. Brawn GP Formula One driver Rubens Barrichello of Brazil is asked for comments after finishing seventh at the Japanese Grand Pix at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, central Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009.
  6. Caricatures of McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton (L) of Britain and Ferrari driver Kimi Raikkonen (R) of Finland joke around in the pit walk during Formula One's Japanese Grand Prix at the Suzuka circuit on October 4, 2009. Sebastian Vettel kept alive his bid for this year's world championship when he won the Japanese Grand Prix and cut Jenson Button's lead over him to 16 points with two races remaining.
  7. Germany's Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel holds his trophy as he is celebrated by his Red Bull crew at their garage after winning the Japanese Grand Prix at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, central Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009.
  8. Germany's Red Bull Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel, centre, celebrates with his team outside their pit lane garage after he won the Japanese Grand Prix at the Suzuka Circuit, in Suzuka, central Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009.
  9. Germany's Red Bull Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel is showered in champagne by his teammates as they celebrate outside their pit lane garage after he won the Japanese Grand Prix at the Suzuka Circuit, in Suzuka, central Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009.
  10. Germany's Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel celebrates with his Red Bull crew at their garage after winning the Japanese Grand Prix at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, central Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009.
  11. Germany's Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel is celebrated with champagne by Red Bull crew at their garage after winning the Japanese Grand Prix at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, central Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009.
  12. Germany's Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel is celebrated with champagne by Red Bull crew at their garage after winning the Japanese Grand Prix at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, central Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009.
  13. Red Buil Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany celebrates on the podium after winning the Japanese Grand Prix at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, central Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009.
  14. Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel of Germany raises his clenched fist as he stands with second placer Toyota's Jarno Trulli of Italy, left, and third placer McLaren's Lewis Hamilton of Britain after winning the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, central Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009.
  15. Britain's McLaren Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton, right, sprays champagne into the mouth of Germany's Red Bull Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel, left, after Vettel won the Japanese Grand Prix at the Suzuka Circuit, in Suzuka, central Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009.
  16. Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel of Germany is celebrated with champagne by second placer Toyota's Jarno Trulli of Italy, left, and third placer McLaren's Lewis Hamilton of Britain after winning the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, central Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009.

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  1. Formula One drivers Jason Button (C) and Ruben Barrichello (R) of Brawn GP team, and Sebastien Vettel of Red Bull, share a joke October 15, 2009, during a press conference in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Button, currently leading the F-1 championship will dispute the Brazil F-1 GP next October 18th alongside Barrichello and Vettel.
  2. SINGAPORE - SEPTEMBER 26: Former F1 World Champion Damon Hill (L) talks to F.I.A. Presidential candidate Ari Vatanen (R) in the paddock before qualifying for the Singapore Formula One Grand Prix at the Marina Bay Street Circuit on September 26, 2009 in Singapore.
  3. HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 21: German Formula 1 driver Sebastian Vettel (R) of Red Bull Racing talks with Scott Speed (L), driver of the #99 Red Bull Toyota, on the grid prior to the start of the NASCAR Nationwide Series Ford 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 21, 2009 in Homestead, Florida.
  4. HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 21: German Formula 1 driver Sebastian Vettel (L) of Red Bull Racing and Scott Speed (R), driver of the #99 Red Bull Toyota, stand on the grid prior to the start of the NASCAR Nationwide Series Ford 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 21, 2009 in Homestead, Florida.
  5. HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 21: German Formula 1 driver Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing stands on the grid prior to the start of the NASCAR Nationwide Series Ford 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 21, 2009 in Homestead, Florida.
  6. German TV show host Thomas Gottschalk (3R) talks with his guests Sebastian Vettel, Nazan Eckes, David Garrett, Roland Emmerich, John Cusack, Elisabeth von Thurn und Taxis, Lady Gaga, Wolfgang Rademann and Harald Schmidt (L-R) during the German TV show "Wetten dass. ..?" (Bet it...?) in Braunschweig, November 7, 2009.
  7. Formula 1 pilot Sebastian Vettel drives with his racing car at the German TV show "Wetten dass. ..?" (Bet it...?) in Braunschweig, November 7, 2009.
  8. BRAUNSCHWEIG, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 07: Host Thomas Gottschalk tries to stop Formula One Driver Sebastian Vettel with a 'break' sign and falls on the floor during the 'Wetten dass. ..?' show at the Volkswagenhalle on November 7, 2009 in Braunschweig, Germany.
  9. BRAUNSCHWEIG, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 07: Host Thomas Gottschalk tries to stop Formula One Driver Sebastian Vettel with a 'break' sign and falls on the floor during the 'Wetten dass. ..?' show at the Volkswagenhalle on November 7, 2009 in Braunschweig, Germany.
  10. BRAUNSCHWEIG, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 07: Formula One Driver Sebastian Vettel attends the 'Wetten dass. ..?' show at the Volkswagenhalle in his Red Bull Formula One Car on November 7, 2009 in Braunschweig, Germany.
  11. BRAUNSCHWEIG, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 07: Formula One Driver Sebastian Vettel attends the 'Wetten dass. ..?' show at the Volkswagenhalle in his Red Bull Formula One Car on November 7, 2009 in Braunschweig, Germany.
  12. Sebastian Vettel of Germany crashes during a semifinal against compatriot Michael Schumacher in the the Race of Champions in Beijing on November 4, 2009. Beijing's iconic Bird's Nest Stadium has been turned into a motor racing track with the world's top drivers gearing up to compete 2009 Race of Champions.
  13. BEIJING - NOVEMBER 04: Germany's Sebastian Vettel takes part in the Race of Champions Beijing 2009 at Beijing National Stadium on November 4, 2009 in Beijing, China.
  14. Sebastian Vettel of Germany reacts after crashing out against compatriot and seven time Formula 1 world champion Michael Schumacher in a semifinal of the Race of Champions in Beijing on November 4, 2009. Beijing's iconic Bird's Nest Stadium has been turned into a motor racing track with the world's top drivers gearing up to compete 2009 Race of Champions.
  15. Seven time Formula 1 world champion Michael Schumacher (R/top) of Germany and compatriot Sebastian Vettel (L/bottom) compete in a semifinal in the the Race of Champions in Beijing on November 4, 2009. Beijing's iconic Bird's Nest Stadium has been turned into a motor racing track with the world's top drivers gearing up to compete 2009 Race of Champions.
  16. Sebastian Vettel of Germany passes people gathered trackside to watch a smifinal race against seven time Formula 1 world champion Michael Schumacher in the the Race of Champions in Beijing on November 4, 2009. Beijing's iconic Bird's Nest Stadium has been turned into a motor racing track with the world's top drivers gearing up to compete 2009 Race of Champions.

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