Ferrari's Fernando Alonso won a thrilling European Grand Prix here on Sunday, the Spanish driver becoming the first repeat winner of a wide open season.

The home favourite, adding this victory on the

Jenson Button topped the times for McLaren during Saturday morning's final practice for Sunday's European Grand Prix.

The 32-year-old, 12th fastest on Friday, clocked a time of one minute 38.562 seco

Sebastian Vettel earned his third consecutive European Grand Prix pole after Red Bull's defending world champion posted the quickest time in qualifying here on Saturday.

Vettel, winner here in 2010 a

Sahara Force India's Nico Hulkenberg emerged as the second fastest driver while Paul Di Resta was sixth overall in the second practice session ahead of Sunday's European Grand Prix, here on Friday.

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Defending Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel won the European Grand Prix here on Sunday to extend his lead in the overall standings with his sixth win in eight races.

His 16th career victory

Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel chalked up his seventh pole position in eight races this season as Red Bull swept the front row in qualifying for the European Grand Prix on Saturday.

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