Vettel, the youngest world champion in history

Sebastian Vettel became the youngest world champion in history at 24 years, 3 months and 7 days, snatching the record to Fernando Alonso.  
His only rival Jenson Button won the Grand Prix of Japan, but not enough. Fernando Alonso completed the podium in second place, that even almost won.http://www.marca.com/marcador/motor/formula1/2011/japon/