15 Oct 2012

Red Bull 1-2 in Korea

8:57 am on 15 October 2012

The Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel has won his third straight grand prix to take the overall lead in the Formula One Championship.

The German won in Korea to add to the titles he took in Singapore and Japan and now has a 6 point lead over the Ferrari of Fernando Alonso who finished third in Korea behind the other Red Bull of Mark Webber.

It was the first 1-2 finish of the season for the Red Bull team and Vettel will now be favourite to retain his title with 4 races remaining.

The next race is in a fortnight in India.