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All of us want to be first to win Indian GP: Sebastian Vettel

GREATER NOIDA: What does a champion look like? Their posters and cutouts give them a larger-than-life feel and make them appear big, confident, perhaps slightly arrogant too. In real life its a different story - at least for reigning speed king Sebastian Vettel. He sauntered in wearing the same jersey as several other Red Bull crew members and went virtually unnoticed until he smiled and extended his hand. Vettel is a slight man, a boy almost, with an easy gait and an easier smile. Not quite the highly-motivated, highly-competitive and highly-skilled driver one expects. We say so. So, what does a champ look like? he shoots back. It leaves us groping for an answer. No, not quite that, but... we fumble. Dhanyavad, he says with a big smile in perfect Hindi, putting us at ease. Vettel is already this years F1 champ, two years running. So, will he be just as motivated for Sundays race? Of course! Vettel exclaims. People dont understand and ask me if Im still as motivated. This is the Grand Prix of India and it means a lot to us. All of us want to be the first to win here. Besides, hes probably looking to emulate his idol Michael Schumachers record of winning 13 races in a year. Vettel has already won 10. If he wins the Delhi, Abu Dhabi and Brazil races, he would have equalled the feat. Schumacher, says Vettel, was an idol for him along with two other Michaels - Jackson and Jordan. Since I couldnt sing, I couldnt be Jackson, and since Im not tall I cant be Jordan. So, I was left with Schumacher as role model, he laughs.

                                                                                                               
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