Sebastian Vettel takes the first Red Bull Racing pole position after qualifying for the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit on April 18, 2009. Alonso arrives second and Webber third.
Max Verstappen takes the 100th Red Bull Racing pole position after qualifying for the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit on April 20, 2024. Perez arrives second and Alonso third.
sebastianvettel China GP (3rd Race): 1st place (Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai) – “This was like the first time we were getting somewhere and it was massive. The whole team, the spirit – it was a great experience to be part of that. I was new to Formula One and we were starting to grow and starting to win.”
‘On This Day in 2009, Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber secured a historic 1-2 at the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai. Seb's victory was Red Bull's first in #F1 🏆☝️’ (autosport.com)
Sebastian Vettel celebrates with teammate Mark Webber in parc fermé after they achieved both Red Bull's first ever race win, and maiden 1-2 finish in Formula 1 - Sunday 19th April 2009