June 26, 2011 -- Updated 1520 GMT (2320 HKT)
Sebastian Vettel celebrates another victory as he remain on course to defend his world Formula One title.
(CNN) -- World champion Sebastian Vettel has now moved an impressive 77 points clear of his rivals in the Formula One world drivers' standings, following his latest victory in the Europe Grand Prix in Valencia.
The German's sixth victory from eight races this season gives him a huge lead over Jenson Button and Mark Webber, who are now tied for second place after Webber's third in Spain.
Red Bull's dominance in the constructors' championship continues after their first and third positions, and they now have a commanding 89-point advantage over neareat rivals McLaren.
Formula One 2011 lowdown
The Formula One circuit remains in Europe for the ninth race on the calendar, the British Grand Prix st Silverstone from July 8-10.
Drivers' standings after eighth race of F1 season in Valencia:
1. Sebastian Vettel (Ger) Red Bull 186 points
2. Jenson Button (GB) McLaren 109
2. Mark Webber (Aus) Red Bull 109
4. Lewis Hamilton (GB) McLaren 97
5. Fernando Alonso (Spa) Ferrari 87
6. Felipe Massa (Bra) Ferrari 42
7. Nico Rosberg (Ger) Mercedes 32
8. Vitaly Petrov (Rus) Renault 31
9. Nick Heidfeld (Ger) Renault 30
9. Michael Schumacher (Ger) Mercedes 26
Constructors' standings:
1. Red Bull 295 points
2. McLaren 206
3. Ferrari 129
4. Lotus Renault 61
5. Mercedes 58
6. Sauber 27
7. Toro Rosso 16
8. Force India 12
9. Williams 4
Credit: CNN (www.cnn.com)
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