Horner: ‘It was classic Sebastian Vettel’

Red Bull boss Christian Horner has praised Sebastian Vettel for his perfect display in the Malaysian Grand Prix.

Vettel became the first driver to beat Mercedes in a straight race since the new rules were introduced in 2014, as he claimed his 40^th career victory.

Horner told reporters: “On a personal note, it is fantastic for him. It was classic Sebastian Vettel. I thought he drove brilliantly.

"He made the tyres work on a different strategy. And when Sebastian is in the lead, we've seen many times what he is capable of."

Vettel drove for Red Bull for six seasons, between 2009-2014, and won four world championships, before he joined Ferrari for this year, and Horner insists that Vettel is unbeatable, if he is given the right conditions.

"He's obviously got the feel that he needs from the car that Ferrari are providing him," said Horner.

"He's got a good feel for the driveability, he's very good at looking after the tyres, and in that he's often unbeatable."

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