Sebastian Vettel 2013 World Champion

[henners88]

I think Seb should set no time in Quali in UAE and see if he can win from the back.

Didn't he start from last position there last year and finish 3rd?

He did yeah but it would be cool to see him do the same this year without safety cars

It's clear he would finish well in the points whatever the situation

[steveaki13]

Oh, and big congrats to Red Bull Racing as well. The team has written itself right into the history books of Formula One in a golden way.

The silver Mercedes' domination of 54-55, the Chapman's innovative dominating Lotuses, McLaren-Honda's great run of 1988-1991, the great Williams cars from 1991 to 1997. Ferrari's run from 2000-2004. Red Bull Racing is right alongside those legendary teams in historical perspective. It may have been boring to some, but we have been witnessing something absolutely sublime.

So True Jens.

Another piece of F1 history to rival or even better those in the past. Sensational. Congrats to both Seb and Red Bull they are awesome.

[steveaki13]

I think Seb should set no time in Quali in UAE and see if he can win from the back.

Didn't he start from last position there last year and finish 3rd?

He did yeah but it would be cool to see him do the same this year without safety cars

It's clear he would finish well in the points whatever the situation

Absolutely.

I think though both he and the car are better than previous years. So I think if he did it again he would have a real chance to win. Depending on how fast Mark was that day in his Red Bull. He would maybe be the only thorn in a 22nd to 1st.

[zako85]

I think Seb should set no time in Quali in UAE and see if he can win from the back.

Didn't he start from last position there last year and finish 3rd?

I thought it was a little farcical. That 3rd place was probably a courtesy of the DRS system, which makes passing slower cars so much easier. Plus, the Toro Rosso cars jumped out of his way as usual.

[F1boat]

Fantastic year and phenomenal championship for Vettel. At 26, he is now equal to Prost. Simply amazing.

[pino]

Vettel a well deserved champion, congrats to him

[jarrambide]

I don't like Vettel that much. I don't dislike him, but I'm not a fan. One thing is sure, 30 years from now, I will tell people I saw him drive in person.

[tjoepie]

Bravo! A ruthlessly clinical season!

[The Black Knight]

And, just as with the aforementioned teams, it is up to their rivals to do a better job in order to beat them.

I think it is sad that some people would wish to belittle the achievement of Vettel by claiming it is because of the car.

As must as I've lot to hail Vettel as one of the all time greats, and believe me I want to, I can't do it. Alonso could have won the last 4 titles in that car. Hamilton probably could have as well. Yes, Seb has made the most of it but he has had it too easy in my book for him to be regarded as an all time great of the sport as he was just handed the best car.

Anyway, a big congratulations to him. He is the deserved champion for this year and has driven fantastically well. A truly brilliant driver no doubt but I reserve handing out the all time great label until such time as I can see what he can do with a car that is not the fastest on the grid

[jarrambide]

And, just as with the aforementioned teams, it is up to their rivals to do a better job in order to beat them.

I think it is sad that some people would wish to belittle the achievement of Vettel by claiming it is because of the car.

As must as I've lot to hail Vettel as one of the all time greats, and believe me I want to, I can't do it. Alonso could have won the last 4 titles in that car. Hamilton probably could have as well. Yes, Seb has made the most of it but he has had it too easy in my book for him to be regarded as an all time great of the sport as he was just handed the best car.

Anyway, a big congratulations to him. He is the deserved champion for this year and has driven fantastically well. A truly brilliant driver no doubt but I reserve handing out the all time great label until such time as I can see what he can do with a car that is not the fastest on the grid

You could easily say most champions have been handed the best car.