• British Grand Prix - Qualifying

Red Bull 'just quick everywhere' - Vettel

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Sebastian Vettel brushed aside suggestions Red Bull has opened a substantial gap on its rivals after securing its ninth pole position of the year, but could not resist saying hoe well it is performing.

Vettel and Mark Webber have been fastest throughout the weekend and, as widely expected, occupy the front row of the grid for Sunday's British Grand Prix. But despite that, Vettel was keen to play down suggestions the race would be a stroll.

"It was obviously not easy," he said." Q1 was easy, Q2 was a bit too slow. So for third qualifying we didn't touch the car. I had a bit too much oversteer in the second part, I tried to help it with the things you can change onboard, tried to be a bit more conservative and of course you have to push. I tried to be smooth and it worked very well. I had two good laps.

"All in all a fantastic day, a very good qualifying session with a good end. I'm happy to be on pole and I think that is the key for tomorrow's race."

But, when pressed, he admitted the Red Bull was a joy to drive. "It's just quick everywhere," he beamed. "We were very competitive in Valencia and also here. Our car likes corners where you need downforce so that will always help us. Compared to last year we have made a step forward all around.

"Our car works quite well so you can enjoy it even more."

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