Vettel youngest to hattrick

Sebastian Vettel described the Brazilian Grand Prix "as the toughest race I have ever had" following a wet and dramatic day that saw him become the youngest of the nine drivers to win three Formula One world titles.
In a race disrupted by rain, and featuring two safety cars, and which saw leader Lewis Hamilton crash out on his last appearance for McLaren, Vettel -- who also became the youngest of only three drivers to achieve a hattrick of championships -- could finish only sixth after damaging his Red Bull in a collision with Bruno Senna on the opening lap. Jenson Button won the race.
Vettel also lost radio communication with his team and pitted four times but the eight points he won were enough to see off his championship rival Fernando Alonso, who finished second, by three points.
"It was an incredible race. They tried everything to make it difficult for us," Vettel said. "When you get turned around on turn four, it's not the most comfortable feeling. I was quite lucky that nobody hit me from that point onwards."