Sebastian Vettel claims Formula One victory in Shanghai

April 20th, 2009 by Warren Moore

F1 Grand Prix of China - Race

Red Bull racing's Sebastian Vettel celebrates victory in Shanghai

Sebastian Vettel claimed victory at a rain-affected Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai this weekend finishing ahead of team mate Mark Webber as Red Bull Racing took a one-two finish on their first ever grand prix victory.

The efforts of Red Bull denied championship leader Jenson Button a third successive victory as the Briton finished third with team-mate Brawn GP Rubens Barrichello fourth.

There was joy for McLaren as they put their recent troubles behind them with fifth place for Heikki Kovalainen and Lewis Hamilton in sixth.

Toyota’s Timo Glock took seventh place while Toro Rosso rookie Sebastien Buemi completed a superb performance to claim eighth place.

Fernando Alonso, who had started second on the grid in his Renault, was ninth while Ferraris Kimi Raikkonen completed the top 10.

British Formuala One fans will be looking forward to seeing this year’s highly competitive championship as it comes to Britain this summer. The Britsh Formula one Grand Prix at Silverstone is due to take place on the weekend of the June 19 – 21. Tickets for the Britsh Formula one Grand Prix at Silverstone are still available to compare from £97.

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