grand prix Words: Peter MaciaIllustrations: David Rathman The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is a thin, gear-hanging wire of asphalt in the Parc Jean-Drapeau. Outside the last of its harrowing chicanes is a barrier known as the “Wall of Champions,” which often becomes a tableau vivant of top drivers’ car parts. In the summer of 2013, Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing not only survived the track, he mastered it. The brash 26-year-old German’s precise curves and offensive throttling made him a blur to his competitors, winning the Formula One race by an eye-watering 14 seconds. It also sent rival pit crews into grumbling, conspiratorial rants. 1 / 9The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is a thin, gear-hanging wire of asphalt in the Parc Jean-Drapeau. Outside the last of its harrowing chicanes is a barrier known as the “Wall of Champions,” which often becomes a tableau vivant of top drivers’ car parts. In the summer of 2013, Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing not only survived the track, he mastered it. The brash 26-year-old German’s precise curves and offensive throttling made him a blur to his competitors, winning the Formula One race by an eye-watering fourteen seconds. It also sent rival pit crews into grumbling, conspiratorial rants.2 / 93 / 94 / 95 / 96 / 97 / 98 / 99 / 9 share this story If you liked this story consider purchasing Victory Journal 6 where it was first printed.