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Summary Sebastian Vettel broke Nigel Mansell's 19-year record for most poles in a season.
Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel set the record for most poles in a season, capturing his 15th at the Brazilian Grand Prix on Saturday to break Nigel Mansells 19-year record.Vettel finished in 1 minute, 11.918 seconds at the 4.3-kilometre (2.6-mile) Interlagos track. The 24-year-old German drew level with Mansell after winning his 14th pole at the Abu Dhabi GP two weeks ago.Vettel parked his car and extended his finger to show who was No. 1 again, his trademark celebration.This is really special, its different from the other poles, Vettel said. Im enjoying the moment. All and all, I was pretty happy with my days on Saturdays (this season).I put everything in that last lap, it was very emotional when I crossed the line. It was all I had, I gave it all.Red Bull teammate Mark Webber was second in 1:12.099. Jenson Button of McLaren was third in 1:12.283, ahead of teammate Lewis Hamilton and two-time world champion Fernando Alonso of Ferrari.Vettel had been fastest in the final practice Saturday morning and also dominated qualifying, staying in front throughout the session.
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