Yep, he should thank the crap outta Pirelli for this win after the secret three day tire test with Merc only. After Vettels 1:16.5 fastest lapwe can see that tires determined this win, not the fastest car and driver.
Obviously F1 and the FIA are very political and want Merc with the money to win the championship.
Protest over Mercedes' Pirelli tyre test - updated
I can see RB and Ferrari giving it a try, though...
we can see that tires determined this win, not the fastest car and driver.
Been that way for quite some time now...note, also, that Vettel's 1:16 was a good 2.5 sec slower than in qualifying. Everyone could've done faster laps, if the tires lasted. "Tire managament" is the name of the game currently.