Sebastian Vettel, the youngest ever winner of the Formula One World Championship, finally got his hands on the coveted trophy last night.

The German, who secured the title with back-to-back wins in Brazil and Abu Dhabi, was accompanied by Red Bull boss Christian Horner.

"This is an amazing evening for me and for the Red Bull Racing team," said Vettel. "I'm thrilled to be here to collect the Driver's Championship Trophy, something I have dreamt of since I started racing.

"Winning the championship is unbelievable," he continued, "it marks an incredible season for us, with many ups and downs. We kept believing in our team, in our car and enjoyed every race.

"I would really like to thank all the Red Bull Racing team and Renault Engines for their efforts and dedication in ensuring we had such an amazing car this year. I am extremely proud of the success we have achieved together."

"This has been a tough but incredible year for Red Bull Racing," added Horner. "Being presented with the Constructors' Championship Trophy is the perfect end to what has been an outstanding season for us. I would like to thank Sebastian and Mark for their hard work and dedication this year. Seb is the youngest ever Formula One World Champion and a very deserving one at that. His success is down to what he has done on the circuit and the team is immensely proud of what he has achieved.

"Mark has also done an incredible job this year," he continued. "He took four grand prix victories and drove superbly this season. Both men are incredibly skilled drivers and it is a great pleasure to have them as part of our team.

"I want to thank all of our staff and in particular Dietrich Mateschitz for his support this year."

While Fernando Alonso and Mark Webber picked up trophies for finishing second and third in the championship, the Korean Grand Prix received the Race Promoters' Trophy. The award, which was collected by Yung Cho Chung of the Korea Automobile Racing Association, recognised the state-of-the-art Korean International Circuit which hosted its inaugural grand prix this year.

"It is a great honour to receive this award on behalf of all of those involved in the first Korean Grand Prix," he said. "I sincerely thank all of the people who helped to make the event such a success, leading to us receiving this wonderful trophy this evening."

The Race Broadcaster's Trophy was presented jointly to Abu Dhabi Media Company and FOM for their outstanding coverage of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.