July 10, 2011 -- Updated 1512 GMT (2312 HKT)
Fernando Alonso (right) wins at Silverstone but second-placed Sebastian Vettel has increased his overall advantage.
(CNN) -- World champion Sebastian Vettel has increased his advantage in the Formula One world drivers' standings to 80 points, after finishing second in the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.
Fernando Alonso secured Ferrari's first victory of the season, but Vettel actually increased his lead at the top after second-placed Jenson Button was forced to retire.
Vettel is now on 204 points after nine races, in a season which has seen him win six races and finish second in the other three, with teammate Mark Webber up to second place overall.
Red Bull's dominance in the constructors' championship continues after their second and third positions at Silverstone, and they now have a commanding 110-point lead over nearest rivals McLaren.
Formula One 2011 lowdown
The Formula One circuit remains in Europe for the tenth race on the calendar, the German Grand Prix at Nurburgring from July 22-24.
Drivers' standings after ninth race of F1 season at Silverstone:
1. Sebastian Vettel (Ger) Red Bull 204 points
2. Mark Webber (Aus) Red Bull 124
3. Fernando Alonso (Spa) Ferrari 112
4. Lewis Hamilton (GB) McLaren 109
5. Jenson Button (GB) McLaren 109
6. Felipe Massa (Bra) Ferrari 52
7. Nico Rosberg (Ger) Mercedes 40
8. Nick Heidfeld (Ger) Renault 34
9. Vitaly Petrov (Rus) Renault 31
10. Michael Schumacher (Ger) Mercedes 28
Constructors' standings:
1. Red Bull 328 points
2. McLaren 218
3. Ferrari 164
4. Mercedes 68
5. Lotus Renault 65
6. Sauber 33
7. Toro Rosso 17
8. Force India 12
9. Williams 4
Credit: CNN (www.cnn.com)
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