10.10.2011, SUZUKA, Japan

Sebastian Vettel underlined his reputation as a true master of Inspired Performance today, by winning the 2011 Formula One World Championship at the Japanese Grand Prix.

Going into the race needing to finish tenth or better to secure the title, the Red Bull Racing driver maintained his composure under huge pressure to finish in third place. This podium finish gave him enough points to seal the championship and at 24, makes him the youngest double World Champion in Formula One history with four races still to go this season.

Commenting on the race, Vettel was characteristically humble stating: "It's phenomenal what's happened - we set ourselves the target to win the Championship this year and so, to win it by Japan with four more races to go, is difficult to put into words - it's as confusing as the first one. I never imagined I would win one Championship and so to win this second one is amazing."

The German star and Infiniti driver has been the class of the 2011 season so far, winning nine races and, along with team mate Mark Webber, ensuring Infiniti and Red Bull Racing have not only wrapped up the Driver's championship but lead the Constructor's World Championship by 130 points.

Christian Horner, Red Bull Racing Team Principal could not be prouder, stating: "He's driven magnificently this year and thoroughly deserves this Championship victory, which he has dominated since the first race in Melbourne. It's the culmination of a lot of hard work and team work and he can be very proud of what he's achieved. This now places him amongst an elite group of drivers who have realised not only a double Championship - but back-to-back World Championships."

With the weekend's brilliant result, Infiniti congratulates Sebastian Vettel on his inspired World Championship victory and looks forward to the next Grand Prix in Korea, October 16th, 2011.