Vettel, who collected wins in China and Britain, had emerged as Button's chief rival but Webber's maiden victory on his team-mate's home soil has also put the Australian in the frame for the title race.
You could therefore argue that he has had more time enjoying his home comforts, having not left Nottingham until Wednesday morning, and that he might be in a better frame of mind for not having had the usual hullaballoo that goes with world title fights.