speedcafe.com race guide - 2011 singapore grand prix

The definitive F1 form guide Singapore Round 14 September 23 - 25 2011

2011 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX (SINGAPORE) 23 - 25 SEPTEMbER 2011

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While some of the more recent additions to the Formula One World Championship have left a little to be desired, the Singapore Grand Prix has undoubtedly brought a fresh vibe to

the championship.

As the category’s first and so far only true night race, the Marina Bay street circuit was always destined to provide a different atmosphere to the traditional races, in addition to some spectacular imagery. The combination of atmosphere and location has seen the race quickly become regarded as a highly important one for entertaining corporate guests.

Fan fare aside however, the race itself throws up a fairly extreme set of challenges for the teams. The number of heavy stops and relative lack of long straights ensures high brake temperatures, which naturally has a knock-on effect with regards to tyre heat.

The sheer length of the pitlane however will open up the opportunity for teams to one-stop the race - potentially stretching the tyre-friendliness of several front-running cars. With Safety Car periods having proven far from rare in the first three years of the event, a full-course caution could well turn Sunday’s race on its head.

Red Bull, McLaren and Ferrari all fancy their chances of victory this weekend, while Sebastian Vettel stands a chance of wrapping up the championship title. The stage is set for an interesting weekend.

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Red Bull Racing’s Sebastian Vettel lies on the edge of securing a second World

Drivers’ Championship crown as the Formula One circus makes its fourth visit to Singapore’s Marina Bay street circuit this weekend.

Having scored yet another crushing victory last time out in the Italian Grand Prix, Vettel currently sits on 284 World Championship points - 112 ahead of nearest rival Fernando Alonso (Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro).

With Jenson Button (Vodafone McLaren Mercedes)and Mark Webber (Red Bull Racing) tied for third on 167 points, and Lewis Hamilton (Vodafone McLaren Mercedes) a further nine points adrift, Vettel is a realistic shot at wrapping up the 2011 title this weekend.

Should the 23-year-old German win in Singapore, he will need Alonso to finish no higher than fourth, and Button or Webber to finish no higher than third in order to seal the championship. If Vettel wins, Hamilton will be eliminated from the title race regardless of his result.

A second place finish for Vettel could also see the championship

decided, but would require Alonso to finish no higher than eighth, Button and Webber no higher than sixth and Hamilton no higher than second.

Not surprisingly given the requirements, Vettel isn’t overstating his chances of taking the title with five races still remaining.

“Looking at the championship, there is still some way to go,” he says. “We are in a very strong position, which we deserve because we’ve been working hard and made few mistakes.

“As long as we come out of the next race with a bigger lead then

we start with, then we have done a good job, so let’s see.”

Vettel, who is now equal 13th (with Kimi Raikkonen) on the all-time Grand Prix winners list with 18 victories, is yet to visit the top step of the Singapore podium since the race made its first appearance on the Formula One calendar in 2008.

Even so, Vettel rates the Marina Bay course as one of his favourites, and is expecting his Red Bull RB7 to suit the demanding 23 turn layout.

“We’ve had some good races in Singapore in the past, especially last year when we finished

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second, just behind Fernando,” he says.

“I love the track, it’s very challenging; there are a lot of corners, it’s very long, it’s hot and it’s a night race, so there are a lot of special things about Singapore. The car seems to be very competitive there, so I hope we can go back there this year and win - it would be very special.”

After taking his first World Championship in a dramatic come-from-behind finale in Abu Dhabi last season, sealing the 2011 title in mid-September would be an emphatic show of strength from Red Bull and Vettel.

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Key Characteristics

- Still very bumpy, even after resurfacing in 2010, especially T13-14- Needs high ride height to avoid bottoming out - Excessive plank wear and max suspension travel- Hard on brakes for temperatures but wear is not usually an issue- High downforce track- Braking stability and traction are the major balance issues- Difficult to overtake- Very hot and humid climate- Very high fuel effect and high start fuel load

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Bumpiness Very highOvertaking chance LowKerbs Medium/HighEngine severity LowGearbox severity HighestLat/long grip LongitudinalAero efficiency ratio LowWeekend grip evolution Very highAero settings Very highBrake wear sensitivity HighBrake cooling necessity HighPirelli tyre compounds Super Soft and Soft

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RED BULL RACING THE BAGMAN’S SAYRed Bull Racing got it right again

at Monza - with Sebastian Vettel taking pole position and the race victory.

The result means Red Bull remains unbeaten in qualifying this season, while the 23-year-old German has a chance to wrap up the championship this weekend.

Vettel will start as favourite for the race win, despite not having won here previously.

Team-mate Mark Webber had a shocker in Monza, where he crashed out in the early laps after again being significantly outdone by Vettel in qualifying. A return to the podium will be a great result for the Australian.

Nationality: GermanDoB: 03/07/1987Debut: Indianapolis, 2007Career Highlights: 2010 World Drivers’ Champion, 2nd 2006 F3 Euro Series, 2nd 2004 Formula BMW ADAC

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SEBASTIAN VETTELWins: 17Poles: 24Fastest Laps: 7

Nationality: AustralianDoB: 27/08/1976Debut: Albert Park, 2002Career Highlights: 3rd 2010 World Drivers’ Championship, 2nd 2001 International F3000, 1st 1996 British FF Festival

MARK WEBBERWins: 6Poles: 9Fastest Laps: 10

Chassis: Red Bull RB7Engine: Renault RS27-2011Base: Milton Keynes, UKTeam nationality: AustrianTeam principal: Christian HornerTechnical leader: Adrian NeweyDebut: Albert Park, 2005Wins: 22 Poles: 32Fastest Laps: 17Constructors’ Championships: 1

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THE BAGMAN’S SAYMcLaren should be well in the

hunt for victory this weekend, despite being out-classed by Vettel and Red Bull in recent races.

By its own admission, McLaren had a car capable of winning the two most recent races at Spa and Monza. The team’s efforts were thwarted however by a combination of factors, including Hamilton’s inability to pass a highly defensive Michael Schumacher in the early stages of the Italian race.

Both McLaren drivers will fancy their chances for a win this weekend, but with Red Bull’s imposing qualifying record, and the prospect of just a one-stop race - taking the 25 points will be a major achievement.

Nationality: BritishDoB: 07/01/1985Debut: Albert Park, 2007Career Highlights: 2008 World Drivers’ Champion, 2006 GP2 Champion, 2005 F3 Euroseries Champion

LEWIS HAMILTONWins: 16Poles: 18Fastest Laps: 11

Nationality: British DoB: 19/01/1980Debut: Albert Park, 2000Career Highlights: 2009 World Drivers’ Champion, 1st 1998 British FF Festival, 1998 British FF Champion

JENSON BUTTONWins: 11Poles: 7Fastest Laps: 4

Chassis: McLaren MP4-26Engine: Mercedes-Benz FO 108YBase: Woking, UKTeam nationality: BritishTeam principal: Martin WhitmarshTechnical leader: Paddy LoweDebut: Monte Carlo, 1966Wins: 173 Poles: 146Fastest Laps: 14Constructors’ Championships: 8

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THE BAGMAN’S SAYAs expected, Ferrari was off the

pace of its nearest rivals at Monza, with only the gritty determination of Alonso ensuring that the Scuderia would be represented on the famed Monza podium.

The team still only has one win to its credit this season, and even that was scored during the one-race off-throttle diffuser blowing ban.

The Ferrari should suit Singapore however, where outright downforce will take a back seat to traction and braking performance.

Alonso isn’t discounting his chances of repeating his brilliant win of 2010 at this circuit. A win is a realistic aim, but will require the Spaniard to pull out a stunning lap on Saturday.

Nationality: SpanishDoB: 29/07/1981Debut: Albert Park, 2001Career Highlights: 2005 and 2006 World Drivers Champion, 1st 1999 Euro Open by Nissan

FERNANDO ALONSOWins: 27Poles: 20Fastest Laps: 19

Nationality: BrazilianDoB: 25/04/1981Debut: Albert Park, 2002Career Highlights: 2nd 2008 World Drivers’ Championship, 1st 2001 Euro F3000, 1st 2000 Formula Renault Eurocup

FELIPE MASSAWins: 11Poles: 15Fastest Laps: 14

Chassis: Ferrari 150th ItaliaEngine: Ferrari 056Base: Maranello, ItalyTeam nationality: ItalianTeam principal: Stefano DomenicalliTechnical leader: Pat FryDebut: Monte Carlo, 1950Wins: 216 Poles: 205Fastest Laps: 227Constructors’ Championships: 16

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12 6 DNF 4 17 9 8 DNF 5 5

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THE BAGMAN’S SAYMercedes has enjoyed a

significant up-turn in form over the past two races, with a pair of fifth places for Michael Schumacher an encouraging sign for the team.

The Brackley based squad is unlikely to be fighting with the McLarens and Ferrari again this weekend however, as the championship moves from the high-speed, low-downforce Spa and Monza circuits to the Marina Bay streets.

The Mercedes has struggled on the tighter circuits this year, most notably at Monaco and Hungary, while the Super Soft tyre has also proven troublesome.

Any finish in the points will be a good result for Mercedes this weekend.

Nationality: GermanDoB: 03/01/1969Debut: Spa, 1991Career Highlights: 1994, 1995, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 World Drivers’ Champion, 1st 1990 German F3

MICHAEL SCHUMACHERWins: 91Poles: 68Fastest Laps: 76

Nationality: GermanDoB: 27/06/1985Debut: Sakhir, 2006Career Highlights: 2nd 2008 Singapore Grand Prix, 2005 GP2 Champion, 1st 2002 Formula BMW ADAC

NICO ROSBERGWins: 0Poles: 0Fastest Laps: 2 Chassis: Mercedes MGP W02

Engine: Mercedes-Benz FO 108YBase: Brackley, UKTeam nationality: BritishTeam principal: Ross BrawnTechnical leader: Bob BellDebut: Albert Park, 2010Wins: 0 Poles: 0Fastest Laps: 0Constructors’ Championships: 0

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THE BAGMAN’S SAYHaving shown strong speed in

Belgium and Italy, Renault could find itself in a similar situation to Mercedes this weekend.

The Renault R31 was also off the pace in Monaco and Hungary - pointing to a potentially difficult weekend on the streets of Singapore.

Senna has been a pleasant surprise since joining Renault at Spa - making Q3 for both races and scoring his first career points at Monza.

Petrov will no doubt be extra keen to show that he can at least match the speed of the Brazilian this weekend, having been taken out in the first corner incident at Monza. Again, any points for either driver would be a good result.

Nationality: BrazilianDoB: 15/10/1983Debut: Sakhir, 2010Career Highlights: 2nd 2008 GP2 Series, 3rd 2006 British F3 Championship, 5th 2008 GP2 Asia Series

BRUNO SENNAWins: 0Poles: 0Fastest Laps: 0

Nationality: RussianDoB: 08/09/1984Debut: Albert Park, 2010Career Highlights: 3rd 2011 Australian Grand Prix, 2nd 2009 GP2 Series, 3rd 2008 GP2 Asia Series

VITALY PETROVWins: 0Poles: 0Fastest Laps: 1

RENAULT

Chassis: Renault R31Engine: Renault RS27-2011Base: Enstone, UKTeam nationality: BritishTeam principal: Eric BoullierTechnical leader: James AllisonDebut: Silverstone, 1977Wins: 35 Poles: 51Fastest Laps: 31Constructors’ Championships: 2

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15 17 9 9 12 13 DNF 13 16 12

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THE BAGMAN’S SAYWilliams will again bring new

parts to the Singapore Grand Prix, with the struggling British team set to evaluate a new front-wing and upgraded diffuser during Friday practice.

Introducing new components has been one of the team’s strength this season, but turning new pieces into on-track gains has clearly been a struggle.

While the team will take heart from its strong performance on Monaco’s tight streets earlier in the year, the FW33 has been notoriously hard on tyres all season, and may again struggle in a potentially one-stop race. Still an outside bet for a top 10 finish.

Nationality: BrazilianDoB: 23/05/1972Debut: Kyalami, 1993Career Highlights: 2nd 2002 and 2004 World Drivers Championship, 1991 British Formula 3 Champion

RUBENS BARRICHELLOWins: 11Poles: 14Fastest Laps: 17

Nationality: VenezuelanDoB: 09/03/1985Debut: Albert Park, 2011Career Highlights: 2010 GP2 Champion, 3rd 2006 Formula Renault 3.5, 1st 2004 Formula Renault 2000 Italia

PASTOR MALDONADOWins: 0Poles: 0Fastest Laps: 0

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Chassis: Williams FW33Engine: Cosworth CA2011Base: Grove, UKTeam nationality: BritishTeam principal: Frank WilliamsTechnical leader: Sam MichaelDebut: Buenos Aires, 1978Wins: 113 Poles: 126Fastest Laps: 130Constructors’ Championships: 9

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13 13 7 DNF 9 11 6 14 7 DNF

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THE BAGMAN’S SAYForce India is talking up its

chances of adding to its 2011 points tally this weekend. Perhaps ironically, Sutil has pointed to the team’s relatively disappointing pace at Monza as a positive sign heading into this weekend’s high-downforce Sinapore race.

While Sutil was taken out in the first corner melee, team-mate di Resta managed to score points at Monza - a fact that, if repeated this weekend, will put the German under even more pressure as speculation mounts over his future with the team.

Sutil has scored points in every second race since Turkey however, and is a solid chance to continue that streak this weekend.

Nationality: GermanDoB: 11/01/1983Debut: Albert Park, 2007Career Highlights: 2006 All-Japan F3 Champion, 2nd 2005 F3 Euroseries, 2nd 2005 Masters of F3

ADRIAN SUTILWins: 0Poles: 0Fastest Laps: 1

Nationality: ScottishDoB: 16/04/1986Debut: Albert Park, 2011Career Highlights: 2010 DTM Champion, 2006 Formula 3 Euroseries Champion, 1st 2006 Masters of F3

PAUL DI RESTAWins: 0Poles: 0Fastest Laps: 1

Chassis: Force India VJM04Engine: Mercedes FO 108YBase: Silverstone, UKTeam nationality: IndianTeam principal: Vijay MallyaTechnical leader: Andrew GreenDebut: Albert Park, 2008Wins: 0 Poles: 1Fastest Laps: 1Constructors’ Championships: 0

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THE BAGMAN’S SAYA double DNF, believed to be

caused by gearbox failures, were a major blow for Sauber at Monza, but expect the team to bounce back strongly this weekend.

The Swiss team has performed strongly across the year on the Super Soft and Soft compound tyres, and the potential for a one-stop race, largely due to the sheer length of the pitlane and hence time lost when stopping, will suit the team down to the ground.

The timing of Safety Cars, which are more likely than usual in Singapore based on the previous three races at the venue, will likely determine the results for this team.

Nationality: JapaneseDoB: 13/09/1986Debut: Interlagos, 2009Career Highlights: 2008/09 GP2 Asia Series Champion, 4th 2007 F3 Euroseries, 1st 2005 FRenault Eurocup

KAMUI KOBAYASHIWins: 0Poles: 0Fastest Laps: 0

Nationality: MexicanDoB: 26/01/1990Debut: Albert Park, 2011Career Highlights: 2nd 2010 GP2 Series, 4th 2007 British F3 Championship Class, 1st 2007 British F3 National Class

SERGIO PEREZWins: 0Poles: 0Fastest Laps: 0

Chassis: Sauber C30Engine: Ferrari 056Base: Hinwil, SwitzerlandTeam nationality: SwissTeam principal: Peter SauberTechnical leader: James KeyDebut: Kylami, 1993Wins: 1 Poles: 1Fastest Laps: 2Constructors’ Championships: 0

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9 14 10 10 13 DNF 15 8 DNF 10

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THE BAGMAN’S SAYThe Italian Grand Prix was again

kind to Toro Rosso in 2011, with the Swiss squad taking a double-points finish.

The result has seen Alguersuari leap ahead of team-mate Buemi in the Drivers’ Championship, while the team is now just seven points away from sixth place in the Constructors’ Championship.

Toro Rosso will, like Sauber, see Singapore as an opportunity to score significant points through strategy. The team has not been afraid to sacrifice qualifying position in order to save tyres for the race - a strategy expected to be employed by more teams than normal this weekend. Look for both STR pilots to be inside the top 10 on Sunday afternoon.

Nationality: SwissDoB: 31/10/1988Debut: Albert Park, 2009Career Highlights: 2nd 2008 GP2 Asia, 2nd 2007 F3 Euroseries, 2nd 2005 Formula BMW World Final

SEBASTIEN BUEMIWins: 0Poles: 0Fastest Laps: 0

Nationality: SpanishDoB: 23/03/1990Debut: Budapest, 2009Career Highlights: 2008 British F3 Champion, 2nd 2007 Formula Renault Italia, 1st 2006 FR Italia Winter Series

JAIME ALGUERSUARIWins: 0Poles: 0Fastest Laps: 0

Chassis: Toro Rosso STR6Engine: Ferrari 056Base: Farenza, ItalyTeam nationality: ItalianTeam principal: Franz TostTechnical leader: Giorgio AscanelliDebut: Bahrain, 2006Wins: 1 Poles: 1Fastest Laps: 0Constructors’ Championships: 0

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THE BAGMAN’S SAYTeam Lotus continues to push

through new parts for its T128 as it fights to remain 10th in the Constructors’ Championship.

The green cars will sport a new floor and diffuser package in Singapore, where the chances of collisions and Safety Cars may again provide an opportunity for one of the three second-year teams to better Lotus’ season-best result of a 13th place finish.

As usual, expect the Lotus entries to drop out of qualifying in Q1, while their race results will depend largely on the fortunes of the cars ahead.

Nationality: FinnishDoB: 19/10/1981Debut: Albert Park, 2007Career Highlights: 1st 2008 Hungarian Grand Prix, 2nd 2005 GP2 Series, 1st 2004 World Series by Nissan

HEIKKI KOVALAINENWins: 1Poles: 1Fastest Laps: 2

Nationality: ItalianDoB: 13/07/1974Debut: Albert Park, 1997Career Highlights: 1st 2004 Monaco Grand Prix, 1996 German F3 Champion, 2nd 1995 Macau Grand Prix

JARNO TRULLIWins: 1Poles: 4Fastest Laps: 1

Chassis: Lotus T128Engine: Renault RS27-2011Base: Norfolk, UKTeam nationality: MalaysianTeam principal: Tony FernandesTechnical leader: Mike GascoyneDebut: Albert Park, 2010Wins: 0 Poles: 0Fastest Laps: 0Constructors’ Championships: 0

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THE BAGMAN’S SAYThe Italian Grand Prix was a

shocker for the Hisapnia Racing team, with Liuzzi’s major error at Turn 1 seeing the local driver crash out of the race as soon as it had begun.

Monza was little better for team-mate Ricciardo, as mechanical problems led to a result of Not Classified, having out-qualified Liuzzi for the first-time on Saturday.

The highly regarded Geoff Willis appears to have ended his association with Hispania since Monza, as part of the team’s shake-up prior to the 2012 season.

Having either car finish this weekend will be a good result.

Nationality: AustralianDoB: 01/07/1989Debut: Silverstone, 2011Career Highlights: 2009 British Formula 3 Champion, 2nd 2010 Formula Renault 3.5

DANIEL RICCIARDOWins: 0Poles: 0Fastest Laps: 0

Nationality: ItalianDoB: 06/08/1981Debut: Imola, 2005Career Highlights: 3rd 2008/09 Speedcar Series, 2004 F3000 Champion, 2nd 2001 Formula Renault Germany

TONIO LIUZZIWins: 0Poles: 0Fastest Laps: 0

Chassis: HRT F111Engine: Cosworth CA2011Base: Madrid, SpainTeam nationality: SpanishTeam principal: Colin KollesTechnical leader: Tony CuquerellaDebut: Albert Park, 2010Wins: 0 Poles: 0Fastest Laps: 0Constructors’ Championships: 0

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THE BAGMAN’S SAYVirgin Racing’s aerodynamic

upgrades introduced at Monza saw the British team slot itself directly in between Team Lotus and Hispania in qualifying.

Virgin has completed further aerodynamic testing (straight-line testing) in the short time since Monza, and is hoping to further close the gap to Lotus in Singapore.

Lead driver Glock has had two of his best ever results on the Marina Bay circuit, and while points are still well beyond this team, the German is guaranteed to extract the most from the low-budget team’s modest package.

Nationality: GermanDoB: 18/03/1982Debut: Montreal, 2004Career Highlights: 2nd 2009 Singapore Grand Prix, 2007 GP2 Champion, 1st 2001 Formula BMW ADAC

TIMO GLOCKWins: 0Poles: 0Fastest Laps: 1

Nationality: BelgianDoB: 27/12/1985Debut: Albert Park, 2011Career Highlights: 2nd 2008/09 GP2 Asia Series, 1st 2007 International Formula Master, 1st 2003 FRenault Belgium

JEROME D’AMBROSIOWins: 0Poles: 0Fastest Laps: 0

Chassis: MVR-02Engine: Cosworth CA2011Base: Dinnington, UKTeam nationality: RussianTeam principal: John BoothTechnical leader: TBADebut: Albert Park, 2010Wins: 0 Poles: 0Fastest Laps: 0Constructors’ Championships: 0

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RECENT SINGAPORE GP WINNERSYear Driver Car Location2010 Fernando Alonso Ferrari Marina Bay Street Circuit2009 Lewis Hamilton McLaren-Mercedes Marina Bay Street Circuit2008 Fernando Alonso Renault Marina Bay Street Circuit

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VIP pre-race concert and driver introductions

All transfers within the US

Welcome cocktail function

Ride in a two-seater stock car at Texas Motor Speedway – Mini race (220MPH+)

Night at Texas Speed Zone

A welcome gift pack

Experienced and well-connected hosts

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Downtown Dallas Tour

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PAST CHAMPIONSYear Driver Nat Constructor Wins Poles Points 2010 Sebastian Vettel GER Red Bull 5 10 2562009 Jenson Button GBR Brawn 6 4 952008 Lewis Hamilton GBR McLaren 5 7 98 2007 Kimi Räikkönen FIN Ferrari 6 3 1102006 Fernando Alonso ESP Renault 7 6 134 2005 Fernando Alonso ESP Renault 7 6 1332004 Michael Schumacher GER Ferrari 13 8 148 2003 Michael Schumacher GER Ferrari 6 5 93 2002 Michael Schumacher GER Ferrari 11 7 144 2001 Michael Schumacher GER Ferrari 9 11 1232000 Michael Schumacher GER Ferrari 9 9 108 1999 Mika Häkkinen FIN McLaren 5 11 761998 Mika Häkkinen FIN McLaren 8 9 1001997 Jacques Villeneuve CAN Williams 7 10 81 1996 Damon Hill GBR Williams 8 9 971995 Michael Schumacher GER Benetton 9 4 102 1994 Michael Schumacher GER Benetton 8 6 921993 Alain Prost FRA Williams 7 13 991992 Nigel Mansell GBR Williams 9 14 108 1991 Ayrton Senna BRA McLaren 7 8 961990 Ayrton Senna BRA McLaren 6 10 78 1989 Alain Prost FRA McLaren 4 2 761988 Ayrton Senna BRA McLaren 8 13 90 1987 Nelson Piquet BRA Williams 3 4 731986 Alain Prost FRA McLaren 4 1 72 1985 Alain Prost FRA McLaren 5 2 73 1984 Niki Lauda AUT McLaren 5 0 72 1983 Nelson Piquet BRA Brabham 3 1 59 1982 Keke Rosberg FIN Williams 1 1 441981 Nelson Piquet BRA Brabham 3 4 50

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WORLD DRIVERS CHAMPIONSHIPNO DRIVER NAt CAR POINtS 1 Sebastian Vettel DEU Red Bull 2842 Fernando Alonso ESP Ferrari 1723 Jenson Button GBR McLaren 1674 Mark Webber AUS Red Bull 1675 Lewis Hamilton GBR McLaren 1586 Felipe Massa BRA Ferrari 82 7 Nico Rosberg DEU Mercedes 568 Michael Schumacher DEU Mercedes 529 Vitaly Petrov RUS Renault 3410 Nick Heidfeld DEU Renault 3411 Kamui Kobayashi JPN Sauber 2712 Adrian Sutil DEU Force India 2413 Jaime Alguersuari ESP Toro Rosso 1614 Sébastien Buemi SUI Toro Rosso 1315 Paul di Resta GBR Force India 1216 Sergio Perez Mendoza MEX Sauber 817 Rubens Barrichello BRA Williams 418 Bruno Senna BRA Renault 219 Pastor Maldonado VEN Williams 120 Pedro de la Rosa ESP Sauber 021 Jarno Trulli ITA Lotus 022 Heikki Kovalainen FIN Lotus 023 Vitantonio Liuzzi ITA HRT 0 24 Jérôme D’Ambrosio BEL Virgin 025 Timo Glock DEU Virgin 026 Narain Karthikeyan IND HRT 027 Daniel Ricciardo AUD HRT 028 Karun Chandhok IND Lotus 0

CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS

WORLD CONStUCtORS CHAMPIONSHIPPos Constructor Engine Points1 Red Bull Racing Renault 4612 Vodafone McLaren Mercedes Mercedes 3253 Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro Ferrari 2544 Mercedes GP Petronas F1 Team Mercedes 1085 Lotus Renault GP Renault 706 Force India F1 Team Mercedes 367 Sauber F1 Team Ferrari 358 Scuderia Toro Rosso Ferrari 299 AT&T Williams Cosworth 510 Team Lotus Renault 011 HRT F1 Team Cosworth 0 12 Marussia Virgin Racing Cosworth 0

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