🏆 2012 Indian Grand Prix: Sebastian Vettel Rules Buddh Again
Formula 1 returned to India in 2012.
After winning the inaugural Indian Grand Prix the previous year, Sebastian Vettel arrived at Buddh International Circuit looking to repeat the performance.
Another Pole Position
Vettel once again demonstrated the speed of the Red Bull.
His qualifying time was 1:25.283.
Mark Webber qualified alongside him on the front row, giving Red Bull Racing another dominant qualifying performance.
The 2012 Race
Vettel converted pole position into another victory.
| Position | Driver | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sebastian Vettel | Red Bull Racing-Renault |
| 2 | Fernando Alonso | Ferrari |
| 3 | Mark Webber | Red Bull Racing-Renault |
Vettel completed the race in 1:31:10.744.
Jenson Button recorded the fastest lap with a time of 1:28.203.
Vettel vs Alonso
The 2012 season was dominated by the championship battle between Sebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso.
The Indian Grand Prix therefore had championship significance beyond simply being another race on the calendar.
2012: Vettel wins again
Buddh's Growing Reputation
By 2012, the Buddh International Circuit had established itself as a fast and demanding Formula 1 venue.
The combination of long straights, heavy braking zones and high-speed corners provided a distinctive challenge for drivers and engineers.
Two Indian Grands Prix. Two Vettel Wins.
After two editions, the statistics were remarkable.
Two races. Two poles. Two victories for Sebastian Vettel.
But there was still one more Indian Grand Prix to come.