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The 2011 Formula 1 season was the 65th season of FIA Formula One motor racing. Sebastian Vettel and Red Bull Racing-Renault dominated the championship, with Vettel securing his second consecutive World Drivers' Championship at the Japanese Grand Prix.
Chronological Storyline (6 Milestones)
Mar 27, 2011 CE
Season Opener in Australia
Sebastian Vettel starts the season with pole position and a dominant victory in the Australian Grand Prix, setting the tone for his championship campaign.
Track map for use with Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit. By Will Pittenger - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=10595994
Jun 12, 2011 CE
Longest Race in F1 History
Jenson Button wins the Canadian Grand Prix in the longest race in Formula 1 history, lasting over four hours due to heavy rain, after making a remarkable comeback from last place.
Track map for use with Circuit Gilles Villeneuve By Will Pittenger - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=7897466
Jul 10, 2011 CE
Alonso Triumphs at Silverstone
Fernando Alonso wins the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, marking Ferrari's first victory of the season, while Sebastian Vettel finishes second to maintain his championship lead.
Circuit map of the Silverstone Circuit, Northamptonshire, England. showing the Grand Prix layout (2011-present). By AlexJ - Own work, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=21935998
Sep 25, 2011 CE
Vettel Dominates in Singapore
Sebastian Vettel secures his ninth victory of the season at the Singapore Grand Prix, putting him in a position to clinch the World Championship at the next race.
Diagram of Singapore Street Circuit. By Readro - Own work, CC BY-SA 2.5, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2173525
Oct 9, 2011 CE
Vettel Clinches World Championship
Sebastian Vettel finishes third at the Japanese Grand Prix, securing enough points to clinch his second consecutive Formula 1 World Championship with four races remaining.
Track map as of 2005 for use with Suzuka Circuit. By Will Pittenger - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=8986552
Nov 27, 2011 CE
Season Finale in Brazil
Mark Webber wins the Brazilian Grand Prix, the final race of the 2011 season, while Sebastian Vettel finishes second, capping off a dominant year for Red Bull Racing.
Track map for use with Autódromo José Carlos Pace (AKA Interlagos). By Will Pittenger - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=8103744