Sebastian Vettel's journey to his 4th straight F1 world title

BRITAIN - Vettel suffered a rare mechanical breakdown and DNF

Running Points total: Vettel 132, Alonso 111, Raikkonen 98

Rosberg avoided the spate of tire blowouts that almost caused the race to be stopped and took his second win in three races. Vettel suffered a rare mechanical breakdown 11 laps from the end. Alonso qualified ninth and finished third.

QUOTE: "Lost the drive, lost the gearbox," Vettel shouted over the car radio.

ITALY - Vettel booed by Ferarri fans

Running Points total: Vettel 222, Alonso 169, Hamilton 141

Ferrari fans booed Vettel, who led from pole position, on the podium. Alonso was second.

QUOTE: "You can hear the difference when you don't win here in a red suit," said the German.

SINGAPORE - More boos for winner Vettel

Running Points total: Vettel 247, Alonso 187, Hamilton 151

More boos for Vettel's most dominant win of the season, with his Red Bull lapping two seconds quicker than rivals. Alonso was second, 32.6 seconds adrift, with a reprimand for giving Webber a 'taxi' ride back to the pits on his Ferrari after the race.

QUOTE: "As long as they keep on booing, then we are doing a good job," said Vettel.

KOREA - Fourth win in a row for the German

Running Points total: Vettel 272, Alonso 195, Raikkonen 167

Fourth win in a row for the German, on pole again, for a hat-trick of Korean victories. Alonso finished sixth.

QUOTE: "He has won already," commented Hamilton. "Personally, I feel for the fans because I remember the period of time when Michael Schumacher was winning."

INDIA - Vettel continues to be the only winner in India

Running Points total: Vettel 322, Alonso 207, Raikkonen 183

Sixth successive win and 10th of the season. Started on a pole again for a hat-trick of Indian victories. Alonso finished 11th.

QUOTE: "I don't know what to say but it is the best day of my life so far," Vettel on his achievement.