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[yamashek]

Nürburgring names grandstand after Vettel
25 June 2009

The Nürburgring, host of the German Grand Prix on 12 July, has dedicated a section of the venue to its current leading driver by naming a grandstand after Red Bull Racing charger Sebastian Vettel. Fans making use of the viewpoint will also be able to benefit from a promotion when buying tickets for the stand for this year's race.

As the Nürburgring continues preparations for its first F1 race since 2007 and the return of the German Grand Prix title for the first time since 1985, Vettel will continue his championship assault on Brawn drivers Rubens Barrichello and current championship leader Jenson Button. As a tribute to the country's highest-placed driver since Michael Schumacher, the venue has now named the T6 grandstand after the 21-year-old who will be contesting his first F1 race at the track this year.

Located on the run between the Ford and Dunlop Curves, the Vettel grandstand also has a clear viewpoint of the Michael Schumacher S-bend, in which Lewis Hamilton's McLaren sustained a hard impact during a qualifying crash two years ago.

As part of a promotional package for 2009, any fans buying weekend tickets for the stand, at a price of €99, will also be able to enjoy a signed Sebastian Vettel card, an official team cap of the driver and a box of Red Bull energy drink.

I heard his former school also changed its name in honor of Sebastian.
What a great achievement

[EwanM]

I expect more of this as the boy goes further and further!

[bud]

Geez a bit quick isnt it?

[EwanM]

Geez a bit quick isnt it?

Vettel admits himself that the German's have terrible humour. Maybe it's them trying to be funny or qurcky?

[bud]

I think its just the German tracks needing good publicity on the back of Vettels good form. the Nür needs the money just as much as Hock.

[Amanda]

Geez a bit quick isnt it?

I'd tend to agree although I do think Vettel has a great future ahead of him.

[7UpJordan]

I think its just the German tracks needing good publicity on the back of Vettels good form. the Nür needs the money just as much as Hock.

Yes, I think it's a big publicity act too, but then again you'd be an idiot not to take advantage of it if you were a German F1 fan!

[EwanM]

I'd take advantage of it and i'm not even German!

[McLaren Fan]

It's a bit premature, but, saying as the Nürburgring has done it, hopefully it generates them some publicity and ticket sales.

[headless]

Good on him!

[racechick]

Geez a bit quick isnt it?

Thank Christ they didnt do it at Silverstone when lewis won the world championship(Er has vetel got one of those yet?? ) Lewis would have to have hidden in an airraid shelter to avoid all the flack

[Rivelution]

Thank Christ they didnt do it at Silverstone when lewis won the world championship(Er has vetel got one of those yet?? )

Vettel didnt come into F1 in a McLaren. Of course he doesnt have one yet.

[headless]

Hamilton got a campsite,

[racechick]

Thank Christ they didnt do it at Silverstone when lewis won the world championship(Er has vetel got one of those yet?? )

Vettel didnt come into F1 in a McLaren. Of course he doesnt have one yet.

Bet he's damn glad he's not in a Mclaren!!

[racechick]

Hamilton got a campsite,