The 2011 Grand Prix of Korea was held on October 16 2011. It was the 16th event of the season. The Grand Prix was held at the
Korea International Circuit and was 55 laps long. The race was won by
Sebastian Vettel. It was the 10th win of the season for
Vettel. He would eventually get 11 wins in 2011 and become champion. The German, who drove for
Red Bull-Renault, finished the race in 1:38:01.994. He had a lead of 12.0 secs to
Lewis Hamilton who came in second and finished 12.4 secs in front of
Mark Webber who was third. Of the 24 drivers who competed in the race, 3 retired.
Sebastian Vettel remained 1st and extended his lead with 13 points to 127 points.
It was the 2nd time that the Grand Prix of Korea was held at the
Korea International Circuit.