Supported by incredible performances by glamorous dancers of the famous Moulin Rouge throughout the evening, the show saw champions from every major branch of international motor sport gather together to receive their awards at the Cité du Cinéma.
Among the many champions of 2013, Infiniti Red Bull Racing and Sebastian Vettel were officially crowned as this year's Formula 1 champions, receiving the Drivers’ and Constructors’ trophies for the fourth consecutive season. Ferrari's Fernando Alonso and outgoing F1 driver Mark Webber were also present to collect their awards for finishing in second and third place respectively.
"When I think of the times I’ve experienced with the team over the last few years, it’s incredible," four-time World Champion Sebastian Vettel said. "It’s a pleasure to jump in the car each weekend and to try and give it all I have. I’m pushing very hard along with the team and what makes us strong is that we love what we do and we’re passionate about racing."
"This year was not an easy season, but to overcome that and give the answer on the track makes me very proud. I don’t have words to describe how incredible it is to retain the Drivers’ Championship for another year, I would like to say a huge thank you to the team and everyone who supported me."
Other winners and champions include:
FIA Formula 1 World Championship
Driver: Sebastian Vettel (Germany)
Constructor: Infiniti Red Bull Racing (Austria)
The Bernie Ecclestone Trophy
Winner: DMSB (Germany)
Formula 1 Promotional Trophies
Winning Promoter: Brazilian Grand Prix (Interlagos)
Winning TV: Sky Sports (United Kingdom)
FIA World Rally Championship
Driver: Sébastien Ogier (France)
Co-Driver: Julien Ingrassia (France)
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Motorsport (Germany)
FIA World Rally Championship 2 Championship
Driver: Robert Kubica (Poland)
Co-Driver: Maciek Baran (Poland)
FIA World Endurance Championship
Drivers: Allan McNish (United Kingdom), Loïc Duval (France), Tom Kristensen (Denmark)
Manufacturer: Audi AG (Germany)
FIA World Endurance Cup for GT Drivers
Winner: Gianmaria Bruni (Italy)
FIA World Endurance Cup for GT Manufacturers
Winning Team: Ferrari (Italy)
FIA Personality of the Year
Robert Kubica (Poland)
FIA World Touring Car Championship
Driver: Yvan Muller (France)
Manufacturer: Honda (Japan)
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