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Vettel, Schumacher win RoC Nations



Reigning F1 world champion Sebastian Vettel and former champion Michael Schumacher won the Race of Champions Nations Cup for the fifth successive year on Saturday.

The duo defeated Denmark's Tom Kristensen, eight-time winner of the Le Mans 24-Hour Race, and Finnish rally driver Juho Hänninen, two rounds to nil.

"Five, that's great," said Vettel, who this year wrapped up his second successive F1 world title.

"We're proud to have our names on the trophy once again," added seven-time world champion Schumacher. 

On Sunday, the two drivers will be rivals in the individual event.

RESULTS

Final:
Germany (Schumacher/Vettel) bt Nordic team (Kristensen/Hänninen) 2-0

Semifinals
Germany (Schumacher/Vettel) bt England (Jenson Button/Andy Priaulx) 2-1
Nordic team (Kristensen/Hänninen) bt France (Sébastien Ogier/Romain Grosjean) 2-1

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