Fernando Alonso of Spain drives during the Italian Formula One Grand Prix on Sunday.
Renault's double world champion, who held the previous record for the youngest race winner (before Vettel) after chalking up his first victory in Hungary in 2003 at 22 years and 26 days, finished fourth.
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The 27-year-old Spaniard, who returned to Renault from McLaren this year, is rumoured to be in talks with Honda for the next season.
Renault are fifth in the constructors' standings and have not won since Alonso's last title with them in 2006. Honda are faring even worse.
Their last win was with Briton Jenson Button in Hungary two years ago and they are eighth overall with just 14 points from 12 races this season.