The winners from the world of motorsport attended the FIA Gala in Istanbul on Friday to collect their awards for their success in 2012.
Among them included 2012 FIA Formula One World Champion Sebastian Vettel who said he was “proud” to collect the winners trophy for the third consecutive time.
“It’s a fantastic feeling to be here tonight and to be able to take this trophy back home for another year. As I said last time, it isn’t something you want to give back.
“Winning the title with Red Bull Racing three times in a row makes us all feel very proud. This was a season with lots of ups and downs and the team had to push hard to get me over the line. In the garage and at the factory everyone did an incredible job, and the support we had from Renault was also great.”
Christian Horner collected the Constructors’ trophy on behalf of the Red Bull Racing team, whom he thanked for their hard work and dedication over what has been a difficult and closely fought season.
“This is a phenomenal achievement for our team,” said Horner. “The hard work and the dedication this year have been exemplary – but I think hard work and dedication have been common up and down the pitlane in this fantastic Formula One season.
“It didn’t seem possible we could raise our game after last year but I think we have. The team have used every scrap of their skill and ingenuity, they’ve had the courage of their convictions and have refused to buckle under the most enormous pressure. I’m honoured to collect this trophy on their behalf.”
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