Before the race, with everyone assuming his car was light on fuel, few would have tipped Vettel as favourite.
He had the McLaren of Finland's Heikki Kovalainen alongside and the Ferrari of Brazilian title contender Felipe Massa two rows behind.
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"When I jumped in the car before the race, everybody said 'Okay, now destroy them or push like hell.' All the guys were joking and were happy and looking forward," said Vettel.
"When I crossed the chequered flag, I realised I had just won the race.
It was unbelievable to see all the people going crazy around the circuit. It was the best lap I ever did in Monza -- not the fastest, but the best one."
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