2012 Formula One World Championship lane. Vettel entered the final race of the season with a thirteen-point lead over Alonso. Alonso needed a podium finish to stand any chance of becoming World Drivers' Champion, but in a race of attrition that finished under the safety car, Vettel finished in sixth place, scoring enough points to win his third consecutive championship, becoming just the third driver in the sport's sixty-three-year history to do so. In the World Constructors' Championship, Red Bull Racing secured their third consecutive title when Sebastian Vettel finished second at the United States Grand Prix. In addition to seeing seven different drivers win
1989 Formula One World Championship but once the appeals had been considered, Prost was crowned the champion for the third time. Driver did not finish the Grand Prix, but was classified as he completed over 90% of the race distance. Championship points were awarded on a 9–6–4–3–2–1 basis for the first six places in each race. Only the best eleven results for each driver were retained. Championship points were awarded on a 9–6–4–3–2–1 basis for the first six places in each race. 1989 Formula One World Championship The 1989 FIA Formula One World Championship was the 43rd season of FIA Formula One motor racing. It