Korean Grand Prix 2013 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Sebastian Vettel claimed his fourth consecutive victory at the Korean Grand Prix, leading a dominant display at the Yeongam circuit. Starting from pole position, Vettel controlled the race from start to finish, defeating the Lotus duo of Kimi Raikkonen and Romain Grosjean. The German's performance was so complete that he also recorded the fastest lap, demonstrating Red Bull's overwhelming pace advantage that left rivals competing only for the minor podium positions.

The race at Korea's short-lived F1 venue proved processional as Vettel's superiority made the result inevitable from the opening laps. Raikkonen and Grosjean delivered another Lotus double podium, showing strong consistency but lacking the pace to challenge for victory. The result effectively ended any remaining mathematical possibility of Alonso or Raikkonen mounting a championship challenge, as Vettel's points advantage with six races remaining became insurmountable.

Vettel's Korean victory extended his winning streak to four races and moved him within touching distance of his fourth consecutive world championship. The dominance was becoming monotonous for neutral observers but represented the pinnacle of achievement for Red Bull and their star driver. The team's technical excellence and Vettel's flawless execution had created a combination that the sport hadn't seen since Michael Schumacher's Ferrari dominance, and there appeared to be no end in sight.