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The rise and rise of 'Baby Schumi'

Red Bull Formula One driver Vettel bows down in front of his car after winning the Indian F1 Grand Prix at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida
Germany's Sebastian Vettel won his fourth Formula One title in a row for Red Bull at the Indian Grand Prix on Sunday, becoming the sport's youngest quadruple champion at the age of 26. Vettel is only the third driver to win four successive championships, after compatriot Michael Schumacher and the late Argentine Juan Manuel Fangio. Only four drivers have ever won four titles - Fangio, Schumacher, Frenchman Alain Prost and now Vettel. The following are some key facts about the champion. (REUTERS)

Sebastian Vettel is only the third driver to win four successive championships, after Michael Schumacher and Juan Manuel Fangio. (Reuters)

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