Vettel wins in Abu Dhabi to claim world title

Sebastian Vettel became the youngest ever Formula One champion after claiming victory at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Red Bull driver Vettel, 23, led for the duration of the race and with other results going his way, finished four points ahead of Fernando Alonso in the final standings.

McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton finished behind Vettel in second, while teammate Jenson Button came in third place. Alonso and Mark Webber, who both led Vettel in the standings prior to the race, finished in seventh and eighth place respectively.

Vettel’s victory also secured the Constructor’s title for Red Bull, 44 points ahead of McLaren in second place.