Sebastian Vettel crowned 2011 Grand Prix World Champion
Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel wrapped up the 2011 world title as Jenson Button saw his hopes end despite winning the Japanese Grand Prix.

Vettel and Button vied for the lead off the line but the Briton's McLaren went ahead at the second stop. Ferrari's Fernando Alonso went on to finish second leaving Vettel, who had harried the Ferrari, in third place. McLaren's Lewis Hamilton survived a puncture and another clash with Ferrari's Felipe Massa to finish fifth.