05 October,2009 07:29 AM IST | | PA Sport
Red Bull ace keen to draw inspiration from Kimi Raikkonen's 2007 come-from-behind title triumph
Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel will draw inspiration from Kimi Raikkonen's dramatic title triumph two years ago as he looks to overhaul Jenson Button in the final two races of the Formula One season.
The 22-year-old German, who romped to an accomplished victory in his Red Bull car at Suzuka here, said he believed that he can overcome Briton Jenson Button's 16-points lead on him and take the title just like Kimi.
Raikkonen trailed championship favourite Lewis Hamilton by 17 points going into the last two rounds but won his maiden championship in dramatic fashion as victories in China and Brazil, coupled with the Englishman beaching his McLaren in the gravel in Shanghai and only managing seventh at Interlagos, saw the Ferrari driver take the title by a point. And Vettel is hoping history can repeat itself in 2009.
"Two years ago, Kimi (Raikkonen) had quite a big gap (to Hamilton) with two races to go. Everyone said to Lewis it will not be a problem, sitting in one of the most competitive cars, just get a couple of points, but sometimes things don't work your way. Anything is possible. We were good at Brazil last year and Abu Dhabi is a bit unknown. I will fight till the last breath," Vettel said.
David Coulthard is all set to take Mumbai by storm when he steps into his Red Bull racing car and zips across the Bandra Worli Sea Link this weekend. The Formula One team has lined up a series of promotions in Mumbai this week that will culminate with DC's zipping across the BWSL on Sunday.
Red Bull's Mumbai schedule...
Oct 8th: Showcasing Red Bull
car at Inorbit Mall, Malad
Oct 9th: Showcasing Red Bull
car at Nirmal Lifesyle, Mulund
Oct 10th: Car's engine fire up near BWSL's toll plaza at Bandra, 12 pm
Oct 11th: Speed Link show run near BWSL's toll plaza at Bandra, 2 pm
