F1 World champ set sights on more records in 2012

MELBOURNE – Sebastian Vettel has set his sights on becoming only the third driver in history to win three successive Formula One World Championship titles.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Vettel, third overall become F1u2019s youngest ever World Champion. Net photo.

MELBOURNE – Sebastian Vettel has set his sights on becoming only the third driver in history to win three successive Formula One World Championship titles.Juan Manuel Fangio achieved the feat in 1956 and Michael Schumacher took his third straight title in 2002. However no driver has won his first three titles in a row, meaning Vettel could enhance his claim as an all-time great if he achieves the feat.The 24-year-old openly admits he is driven by records and has not lost the motivation chase more in 2012. "After winning my first title it was a great relief in many ways because I proved to myself I could do it,” Vettel said."It was also important because it is something no one can take from me. But that doesn’t mean you don’t care what happens next. In fact, it is the opposite.Hungry"I am still hungry, and I still get upset when someone beats me - which is a good thing for sure."Everyone gets beaten one day, although it’s not about that particular day but how you come back because there is nothing wrong with losing.”After taking 11 wins in 2011, Vettel now has 21 race winner trophies to go with 36 podium finishes and has two drivers’ titles, with the German admitting he is running out room for all of his prizes.