🏁 2013 Indian Grand Prix: The Final Formula 1 Race in India
The 2013 Indian Grand Prix would eventually become the final Formula 1 race held at Buddh International Circuit.
At the time, however, fans were simply enjoying another weekend of Formula 1 in India.
Vettel Takes Pole Again
For the third consecutive Indian Grand Prix, Sebastian Vettel took pole position.
His qualifying time was an impressive 1:24.119.
| Grid Position | Driver | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sebastian Vettel | 1:24.119 |
| 2 | Nico Rosberg | +0.752 |
| 3 | Lewis Hamilton | +0.823 |
The Race
Vettel controlled the race and secured his third consecutive Indian Grand Prix victory.
| Position | Driver | Constructor |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sebastian Vettel | Red Bull Racing-Renault |
| 2 | Nico Rosberg | Mercedes |
| 3 | Romain Grosjean | Lotus-Renault |
Vettel's winning time was 1:31:12.187.
A Fourth World Championship
FOUR-TIME WORLD CHAMPION 🏆
The Indian Grand Prix had another historic dimension.
Vettel clinched his fourth consecutive Formula 1 Drivers' World Championship at Buddh International Circuit.
His 2013 campaign had become one of the most dominant championship runs of the era.
The Final Indian GP
What made the 2013 race especially significant in hindsight was that it was the last.
Formula 1 would not return to Buddh International Circuit for another World Championship Grand Prix.
The Indian Grand Prix had lasted just three seasons.
The Perfect Statistical Record
| Statistic | Result |
|---|---|
| Indian GP starts | 3 |
| Vettel victories | 3 |
| Vettel poles | 3 |
| Red Bull victories | 3 |
Three Indian Grands Prix were held.
Sebastian Vettel won all three.
That extraordinary record remains one of the defining statistics of Formula 1's Indian chapter.