Lewis Hamilton, who starts the race in third place, looks happy and relaxed as he arrives at the Valencia street circuit with pop star girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger
Former Renault boss Flavio Briatore makes his second appearance of the season in the paddock after having his lifetime ban from the sport overturned
The little matter of a World Cup clash between England and Germany has not gone unnoticed in Valencia. Bernie Ecclestone diplomatically plucks for a draw, while Mark Webber's prediction is unlikely to improve Michael Schumacher's mood
There's no getting away from the football and BBC presenter Jake Humphrey hands proud German fan Sebastian Vettel an English flag - but the Red Bull man seems to take it in good spirits
Lewis Hamilton makes a determined bid for the lead at the start of the race, bursting past Mark Webber's Red Bull before battling with Vettel - who started in pole - for the lead
Vettel and Hamilton go wheel-to-wheel - and wing-to-wing - as they battle desperately for position going into the first corner, with contact between the cars
There can't be many better vantage points than a rooftop swimming pool to watch the action from as the temperatures soar in Spain
With the delights of Valencia's skyline providing a stunning backdrop to the action, Vettel holds off Hamilton's early charge
Mark Webber's Red Bull somersaults into the air at 200mph after he smashes into the back of Heikki Kovalainen's Lotus - but the Red Bull man somehow walks away unscathed
Vettel gets away with a braking mistake while the safety car is out after Webber's horrific crash, and keeps his comfortable lead at the front of the pack
Vettel looks to be cruising after Hamilton is given a drive-through penalty for overtaking the safety car - but the Englishman returns still in second place and sets about cutting Vettel's lead
But Hamilton never quite gets within striking distance as Vettel keeps him at bay to seal his third win of the 2010 season - and 25 priceless points
It's champagne all round as Jenson Button (right) finishes in third place to join Vettel and Hamilton on the podium
Michael Schumacher ended up in 16th place having started in 15th - not a race the German will remember with much affection
Red Bull's entire team - including Webber, who escaped serious injury after a shocking crash - celebrate Vettel's excellent victory
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