'That was crazy, crazy man'

Sunday 22nd May 2011

'That was crazy, crazy man'

'That was crazy, crazy man'

They may be rivals on the track but off it there's a lot of respect and camaraderie among the driver as show in Spain by the podium finishers.

The final stint of the race saw an intense battle unfold between Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton for the race victory, the two in a class of their own, having lapped everyone up to and including fifth-placed Fernando Alonso.

With the gap just three seconds, then two, then one and then 0.7s, Vettel had to keep an eye on his mirrors as watched Hamilton looming in the background.

The reigning World Champ, though, managed to keep the McLaren at bay, taking the chequered flag for his fourth win of the season.

In the aftermath of their duel, Vettel told Hamilton: "That was crazy, crazy man, you were coming, coming, coming."

To which Hamilton replied: "You had so much downforce."

And third-placed Jenson Button, with a smile on his face but perhaps breathing a sigh of relief, told Vettel: "At least he made it harder for you."

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