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Round 15 - Japan I Introduction

Only time will tell just how costly the gearbox failure that Lewis Hamilton suffered in Singapore will be to the McLaren driver’s 2012 title chances.

With 25 points there for the taking, it was undoubtedly a major blow to the Briton’s hopes of becoming a dual world champion.

Fernando Alonso enters this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix with a comfortable 29 point margin over his nearest pursuer Sebastian Vettel, while Kimi Raikkonen (45 points down), Hamilton (52 points down), Mark Webber (62 points down) and Jenson Button (75 points down) complete the top six.

As six of the 20 races remain there are still 150 points to be won, indicating that all is far from lost. Alonso’s consistency so far this season, however, suggest that only Vettel can still take the title from the Ferrari driver’s grasp on his own terms.

Alonso, whose only retirement of the season to date came in the Romain Grosjean-induced first corner crash at Spa, has scored an average of 13.8 points per race over the opening 14 Grands Prix. If that trend continues, the Hamilton will have to win almost every race from here on in to overhaul the Spaniard - a highly unlikely prospect.

For a season that started with seven different winners from the first seven races, the ball now truly is in Alonso’s court.

One Ferrari failure, or stray Frenchman, however, could turn the season on its head once again...

In the box seat

Stefan BartholomaeuSJournalist, Speedcafe.comEditor, Speedcafe Race Guides

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It may still be over five months away, but the 2013 Formula 1 season has been the talk of the town in recent weeks.

As ever, driver movements have been the headline act, with no news bigger than that confirming Lewis Hamilton’s switch from McLaren to Mercedes. It’s a decision that will end a 14-year relationship between the British driver and team, setting Hamilton up for far greater future earnings, if not necessarily greater results.

The merits of the move have been widely debated in the days since its announcement, but no matter how much analysis is done, only time will tell if Mercedes can produce a car worthy of Hamilton’s talents. At this point, it appears a risky switch, but with factory backing, the brilliance of Ross Brawn and a seemingly

malleable team-mate in Nico Rosberg, it’s unlikely to be a disaster.

For Sergio Perez, meanwhile, it’s all positive news as the 22-year-old prepares to step up from Sauber to Hamilton’s vacated ride. The young Mexican has undoubtedly shone this year, building on a steady rookie season to score three podiums in the campaign so far. The fact that Perez also scored the fastest lap in the 2012 Monaco Grand Prix was a feat particularly impressive given his major accident there in qualifying last year.

What the latest moves mean for Michael Schumacher is now the biggest question. The seven-time world champion’s three-year comeback with Mercedes has yielded just one podium thus far, with the German’s monstrous 91 Grand Prix win record remaining unmoved. Schumacher has, this

year at least, largely matched team-mate Nico Rosberg for raw speed, and would be a great pick-up for an underfunded midfield team like Sauber. Whether the 43-year-old can find the motivation to make such a move at this point in his career remains doubtful however, as the competitiveness, as well as the money, is likely to be further reduced from 2012 levels.

Perhaps even more pertinent to the front of the field next year is the question of the second drive at Ferrari. Felipe Massa’s form has risen slightly in recent races, but not nearly enough to excuse the lacklustre form that sees the Brazilian 10th in the championship and without a podium since Korea, 2010.

Despite Perez being off the market, there are still a handful of highly rated young talents

A look ahead at what’s in store next season2013: Lucky for some

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for the Scuderia to choose from. Force India duo Paul di Resta and Nico Hulkenberg undoubtedly lead the way having both shown their mettle this year. Schumacher’s name has also been connected to this seat, albeit mainly by wishful fans. In truth, an overriding desire to keep Fernando Alonso unperturbed could well see Massa escape another silly season with his job intact.

rulesThe distinguishing visual feature of the majority of the 2012 cars will be gone by next season, with the FIA introducing new regulations to remove the oft-criticised ‘stepped nose’ phenomenon.

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Having appeared due to a safety-driven change in the front nose height that created a misalignment with the optimal height of the front bulkhead, teams will be able to introduce a ‘covering panel’ next year to hide the ‘step’.

The new fairing is described in the 2013 regulations as “an optional, single piece, non-structural fairing of prescribed laminate (whose precise lay-up may be found in the Appendix to the regulations) which may not be more than 625mm above the reference plane at any point.”

Additionally, the most discussed technical innovation of this season, the ‘double-DRS’, will also be gone next year. The ‘double-DRS’ was introduced to the championship by Mercedes at the beginning of the year after its engineers devised a way of using the Downforce Reduction System flap on the rear wing to also stall the front-wing, therefore simultaneously reducing drag at both ends of the car.

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As expected, the 2013 rules state that that DRS “cannot be used to change the geometry of any duct, either directly or indirectly, other than the change to the distance between adjacent sections permitted by Article 3.10.2.”

CalendarReleased in recent days, the 2013 calendar sees few changes to this year’s schedule. The most significant is the addition of the Grand Prix of Jersey in New York, which appears on the calendar despite recent comments from Bernie Ecclestone stating that the event’s contract had been torn up following funding difficulties. The New York race is listed for mid-June, albeit with a ‘To be Confirmed’ rider.

A far cry from 23-race bonanza some had rumoured, the schedule remains at 20 races as Valencia’s European Grand Prix disappears to make way for New Jersey.

The season will once again kick-off in Australia and conclude in Brazil, with the switching of the Korean and Singapore Grands Prix the only other change.

2013 formula 1 CalendarDate event17/03 AUS Grand Prix of Australia24/03 MYS Grand Prix of Malaysia14/04 CHN Grand Prix of China21/04 BHR Grand Prix of Bahrain12/05 ESP Grand Prix of Spain (Barcelona)26/05 MCO Grand Prix of Monaco09/06 CAN Grand Prix of Canada16/06 USA Grand Prix of Jersey (New York) * 30/06 GBR Grand Prix of Great Britain14/07 DEU Grand Prix of Germany28/07 HUN Grand Prix of Hungary25/08 BEL Grand Prix of Belgium08/09 ITA Grand Prix of Italy22/09 SGP Grand Prix of Singapore06/10 KOR Grand Prix of Korea13/10 JPN Grand Prix of Japan27/10 IND Grand Prix of India03/11 ARE Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi17/11 USA Grand Prix of USA (Austin)24/11 BRA Grand Prix of Brazil*TBC

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15Round 15 - Japan I Track Details

Suzuka CIRCuIT

turn 1Turn 1 is almost flat with only a light lift. A quick turn leading into the slower Turn 2.

Technical preview with Lotus F1’s trackside operations director Alan Permane

the Car

rear wingComparable downforce to Silverstone or Barcelona, so not maximum levels, but not far off.

BrakesThe only heavy braking applications are into the Turn 11 hairpin and into the Turn 16-17 chicane. As with Silverstone, much of the lap is spent cooling the brakes so – in contrast to Singapore – more attention is paid to keeping the brakes warm.

SuspensionGood change of direction is required, especially for the ‘Snake’ through Turns 3-7, so a stiffer and more responsive setup is sought.

tyresHard and soft will be used, with the prime compound a step harder than last year’s medium. However, the compounds have become softer across the board this year. This could be a challenge for warm-up, especially if cool conditions are

encountered. Suzuka is one of the biggest challenges for the tyres all year because of the track layout: it contains a wide variety of corners, many of which are fast, but there are also some heavy braking areas and tighter corners. The hottest part of the tyre tread can reach 120 degrees centigrade at Suzuka.

front wingFront wing level is important to eradicate speed sapping understeer through the long ‘Spoon’• corner, and to assist with quick change of direction in the ‘Snake’.

engineA high-speed figure of eight track that features every possible corner; from high speed kinks to flowing linked turns, profiled curved bends and hairpins. The engine needs to deliver across the entire power spectrum without sacrificing driveability and responsiveness. The high speed corners such as the ‘Esses’ also subject the internals of the engine and lubricant systems to high lateral G-forces.

the CirCuit

turns 3-6Understeer needs to be minimised for the constant change of direction in this series of turns, with a well-balanced car maintaining the speed.

turns 8 & 9Two tricky turns make up Degner. The first is short and narrow, with a cautious approach required because of the inner kerb. Drivers need to get as close as possible to it without making contact.

turn 13 & 14Turns 13 + 14 make up the Spoon Curve. Understeer saps speed here so needs to be minimised; a fast exit is necessary onto the following straight.

turn 15130R is flat out, but more difficult when the cars are heavy with fuel.

turn 16Turn 16 is the best overtaking opportunity around the circuit layout; DRS effectiveness at this track is less than elsewhere.

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SEbASTIAN VETTEL

the Bagman’S SaY...Sebastian Vettel reignited his championship charge with

a win last time out in Singapore - his first victory in 10 races and just his second for the season.

The German has fond recent memories of Suzuka having dominated the Grand Prix in 2010 before wrapping up last year’s title at the Japanese circuit with a third place finish.

The Red Bulls can be expected to be highly competitive this weekend, but beating the McLarens will not be easy, especially if the British outfit can continue its four-race pole streak.

Base: Milton Keynes, UKTeam Principal: Christian HornerTechnical Chief: Adrian NeweyChassis: RB8Engine: Renault RS27-2012

Debut: Albert Park, 2005Constructors’ titles: 2Wins: 31Pole Positions: 42Fastest Laps: 25

Nationality: GermanDate of Birth: 03/07/1987 Debut: Indianapolis, 2007World Championships: 2 Wins: 23Poles: 33 Fastest Laps: 13Career Highlights: 2010 and 2011 World Drivers’ Champion, 2nd 2006 F3 Euro Series, 2nd 2004 Formula BMW ADAC

Nationality: AustralianDate of Birth: 27/08/1976 Debut: Albert Park, 2002World Championships: 0 Wins: 9Poles: 9 Fastest Laps: 13Career Highlights: 3rd 2010 and 2011 World Drivers’ Championship, 2nd 2001 International F3000, 1st 1996 British FF Festival

MARK WEbbER

SEBASTIAN VETTELChampionship Position: 3Best Qualifying: 1Average Qualifying: 5.2Best Finish: 1Average Finish: 6.5

MARK WEBBERChampionship Position: 2Best Qualifying: 2Average Qualifying: 6.9Best Finish: 1Average Finish: 6.6

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JENSON buTTON

the Bagman’S SaY...Lewis Hamilton and his McLaren are the form combination

in the championship at the moment and will enter the weekend as favourites to take victory.

The Briton has scored three of the last four pole positions and two of the last four race wins. Reliability, however, is somewhat of a question mark following Hamilton’s demise in Singapore - McLaren’s fourth mechanical retirement of the season.

Jenson Button meanwhile will face a tough task just to make the podium thanks to a five-place grid penalty for a post-Singapore gearbox change.

Base: Woking, UKTeam Principal: Martin WhitmarshTechnical Chief: Paddy LoweChassis: MP4-27Engine: Mercedes-Benz FO 108Z

Debut: Monte Carlo, 1966World Championships: 8Wins: 180Poles Positions: 153Fastest Laps: 149

Nationality: BritishDate of Birth: 19/01/1980 Debut: Albert Park, 2000World Championships: 1 Wins: 14Poles: 8 Fastest Laps: 7Career Highlights: 2009 World Drivers’ Champion, 1st 1998 British FF Festival, 1998 British FF Champion

Nationality: BritishDate of Birth: 07/01/1985 Debut: Albert Park, 2007World Championships: 1 Wins: 20Poles: 24 Fastest Laps: 11Career Highlights: 2008 World Drivers’ Champion, 2006 GP2 Champion, 2005 F3 Euroseries Champion

LEWIS HAMILTON

JENSON BUTTONChampionship Position: 7Best Qualifying: 1Average Qualifying: 6.6Best Finish: 1Average Finish: 9.1

LEWIS HAMILTONChampionship Position: 4Best Qualifying: 1Average Qualifying: 3.0Best Finish: 1Average Finish: 9.4

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FERNANDO ALONSO

the Bagman’S SaY...Fernando Alonso and Ferrari enter the final six races of the

season in the box seat for championship success, provided the Spaniard can continue to score points with the consistency he has thus far.

A podium is perhaps the best that can be expected this weekend, however, as the Ferrari has appeared to slip behind its two closest rivals in recent races following a mid-season spurt.

The team continues to struggle with correlation between its wind tunnel and the race track, forcing the abandonment of a new rear wing package after practice in Singapore. The tunnel will be shut down post-season, such is the scale of the problem.

Base: Maranello, ItalyTeam Principal: Stefano DomenicaliTechnical Chief: Pat FryChassis: F2012Engine: Ferrari 056

Debut: Monte Carlo, 1950World Championships: 16Wins: 219Pole Positions: 207Fastest Laps: 227

Nationality: SpanishDate of Birth: 29/07/1981 Debut: Albert Park, 2001World Championships: 2 Wins: 30Poles: 22 Fastest Laps: 19Career Highlights: 2005 and 2006 World Drivers Champion, 1st 1999 Euro Open by Nissan

Nationality: BrazilianDate of Birth: 25/04/1981 Debut: Albert Park, 2002World Championships: 0 Wins: 11Poles: 15 Fastest Laps: 14Career Highlights: 2nd 2008 World Drivers’ Championship, 1st 2001 Euro F3000, 1st 2000 Formula Renault Eurocup

FELIPE MASSA

FERNANDO ALONSOChampionship Position: 1Best Qualifying: 1Average Qualifying: 6.5Best Finish: 1Average Finish: 4.9

FELIPE MASSAChampionship Position: 14Best Qualifying: 3Average Qualifying: 10.9Best Finish: 4Average Finish: 10.2

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merCeDeS amg PetronaS f1 team

MICHAEL SCHuMACHER

the Bagman’S SaY...As much as the members of the Mercedes outfit can be

buoyed by recent confirmation that Lewis Hamilton will join the squad next season, its short-term prospects remain modest.

The radical new exhaust package debuted in Singapore did not provide a major improvement in competitiveness, with both W03s starting the Marina Bay race on the fifth row of the grid.

A fifth place finish for Nico Rosberg was at least the young German’s best result in eight races. Both Rosberg and Michael Schumacher should be on for points this weekend, but a return to the podium appears unlikely.

Base: Brackley, UKTeam Principal: Ross BrawnTechnical Chief: Bob BellChassis: F1 W03Engine: Mercedes-Benz FO108Z

Debut: Albert Park, 2010World Championships: 0Wins: 1Pole Positions: 2Fastest Laps: 3

Nationality: GermanDate of Birth: 03/01/1969 Debut: Spa, 1991World Championships: 7 Wins: 91Poles: 69 Fastest Laps: 77Career Highlights: 1994, 1995, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 World Drivers’ Champion, 1990 German F3 Champion

Nationality: GermanDate of Birth: 27/06/1985 Debut: Sakhir, 2006World Championships: 0 Wins: 1Poles: 1 Fastest Laps: 4Place of Birth: WiesbadenCareer Highlights: 2nd 2008 Singapore Grand Prix, 2005 GP2 Champion, 1st 2002 Formula BMW ADAC

NICO ROSbERG

MICHAEL SCHUMACHERChampionship Position: 12Best Qualifying: 1Average Qualifying: 7.9Best Finish: 3Average Finish: 14.6

NICO ROSBERGChampionship Position: 6Best Qualifying: 1Average Qualifying: 8.6Best Finish: 1Average Finish: 7.9

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KIMI RAIKKONEN

the Bagman’S SaY...The two Lotus entries of Kimi Raikkonen and Romain

Grosjean failed to excite last time out in Singapore, scoring just sixth and seventh place finishes after qualifying 12th and eighth respectively.

The race result marked Raikkonen’s seventh consecutive top six finish and came despite having missed Q3 for the first time in those seven races.

Suzuka is a circuit that’s expected to suit the E20’s strengths, while Raikkonen is a former winner of the Japanese event. Even so, a podium for either diver still appears this team’s maximum.

Base: Enstone, UKTeam Principal: Eric BoullierTechnical Chief: James AllisonChassis: E20Engine: Renault RS27- 2012

Debut: Albert Park, 2012World Championships: 0Wins: 0Pole Positions: 0Fastest Laps: 3

Nationality: FinnishDate of Birth: 17/10/1979 Debut: Albert Park, 2001World Championships: 1 Wins: 18Poles: 16 Fastest Laps: 37Career Highlights: 2007 World Drivers’ Champion, 2nd 2005 World Driver’s Championship, 2000 British Formula Renault champion

Nationality: FrenchDate of Birth: 17/04/1986 Debut: Valencia, 2009World Championships: 0 Wins: 0Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 1Career Highlights: 2011 GP2 and GP2 Asia Series Champion, 2010 Auto GP champion, 2007 F3 Euro Series Champion

ROMAIN GROSJEAN

KIMI RAIKKONENChampionship Position: 5Best Qualifying: 4Average Qualifying: 8.1Best Finish: 2Average Finish: 5.3

ROMAIN GROSJEANChampionship Position: 8Best Qualifying: 2Average Qualifying: 7.6Best Finish: 2Average Finish: 14.8

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PAuL DI RESTA

the Bagman’S SaY...Force India has cemented its seventh position in the

Constructors’ Championship by scoring 29 points in the last three races - kicking 21 points clear of nearest competitor Williams.

Paul di Resta has been in particularly strong form, finishing a career best fourth in Singapore.

The team has failed to impress at Suzuka in the past, but both Di Resta and Nico Hulkenberg will fancy their chances of at least scoring small points this weekend.

Base: Silverstone, UKTeam Principal: Vijay MallyaTechnical Chief: Andrew GreenChassis: VJM05Engine: Mercedes-Benz FO108Z

Debut: Albert Park, 2008World Championships: 0Wins: 0Pole Positions: 1Fastest Laps: 2

Nationality: ScottishDate of Birth: 16/04/1986 Debut: Albert Park, 2011World Championships: 0 Wins: 0Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 0Career Highlights: 2010 DTM Champion, 2006 Formula 3 Euroseries Champion, 1st 2006 Masters of F3

Nationality: GermanDate of Birth: 19/08/1987 Debut: Sakhir, 2010World Championships: 0 Wins: 0 Poles: 1 Fastest Laps: 1Career Highlights: Pole Position for 2010 Brazilian Grand Prix, 2009 GP2 Series Champion, 2005 Formula BMW ADAC champion

NICO HuLKENbERG

PAUL DI RESTAChampionship Position: 13Best Qualifying: 4Average Qualifying: 10.9Best Finish: 4Average Finish: 10.1

NICO HULKENBERGChampionship Position: 16Best Qualifying: 5Average Qualifying: 12.2Best Finish: 4Average Finish: 11.7

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SauBer f1 team

KAMuI KObAYASHI

the Bagman’S SaY...Sauber will bring a raft of aero upgrades to Suzuka as its

attempts to turn around a difficult weekend in Singapore. The team’s Marina Bay assault was stifled by Kamui

Kobayashi and Sergio Perez qualifying just 14th and 18th respectively - a Saturday performance from which the team could salvage just a single point in the race.

The high-load first sector at Suzuka should play to the Sauber’s strengths, but qualifying will be key to scoring significant points.

Base: Hinwil, SwitzerlandTeam Principal: Peter SauberTechnical Chief: Matt MorrisChassis: C31Engine: Ferrari 056

Debut: Kylami, 1993World Championships: 0Wins: 1Pole Positions: 1Fastest Laps: 4

Nationality: JapaneseDate of Birth: 13/09/1986 Debut: Interlagos, 2009World Championships: 0 Wins: 0Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 1Career Highlights: 2008/09 GP2 Asia Series Champion, 4th 2007 F3 Euroseries, 1st 2005 FRenault Eurocup

Nationality: MexicanDate of Birth: 26/01/1990 Debut: Albert Park, 2011World Championships: 0 Wins: 0Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 1Career Highlights: 2nd 2010 GP2 Series, 4th 2007 British F3 Championship Class, 1st 2007 British F3 National Class

SERGIO PEREZ

KAMUI KOBAYASHIChampionship Position: 10Best Qualifying: 2Average Qualifying: 11.1Best Finish: 4Average Finish: 12.6

SERGIO PEREZChampionship Position: 9Best Qualifying: 5Average Qualifying: 12.7Best Finish: 2Average Finish: 10.7

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DANIEL RICCIARDO

the Bagman’S SaY...Daniel Ricciardo did the perfect job for a Toro Rosso

driver in Singapore - escaping the carnage to score two points for the squad that in one-lap pace continues to shade only the bottom three teams.

The Australian has now scored four points in the last three races, while Jean-Eric Vergne’s effort from Belgium ensures the team has collected eight of its season total of 14 points in the last three events.

Short-term prospects for moving up the order remain relatively bleak however as the squad focuses on its 2014 car under the auspices of its new technical director James Key.

Base: Faenza, ItalyTeam Principal: Franz TostTechnical Chief: Giorgio AscanelliChassis: STR7Engine: Ferrari 056

Debut: Sakhir, 2006World Championships: 0Wins: 1Pole Positions: 1Fastest Laps: 0

Nationality: AustralianDate of Birth: 01/07/1989 Debut: Silverstone, 2011World Championships: 0 Wins: 0Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 0Career Highlights: 2009 British Formula 3 Champion, 2nd 2010 Formula Renault 3.5, 2008 Formula Renault 2.0 Champion

Nationality: FrenchDate of Birth:25/04/1990 Debut: Albert Park, 2012World Championships: – Wins: –Poles: – Fastest Laps: –Career Highlights: 2nd 2011 Formula Renault 3.5 Series, 2010 British Formula 3 Champion, 2nd European Formula Renault 2.0 series

JEAN-ERIC VERGNE

DANIEL RICCIARDOChampionship Position: 18Best Qualifying: 6Average Qualifying: 14.3Best Finish: 9Average Finish: 12.8

JEAN-ERIC VERGNEChampionship Position: 17Best Qualifying: 11Average Qualifying: 16.7Best Finish: 8Average Finish: 14.8

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WilliamS

the Bagman’S SaY...Pastor Maldonado and Williams again proved that

anything is possible from them this season in Singapore, taking a sensational second on the grid after beating all but the pace-setting McLaren of Lewis Hamilton in the final period of qualifying.

The Venezuelan had appeared set for a top five finish before being let down by a mechanical failure mid-race. While Maldonado has not scored a single point since his victory in Spain 10 races ago, a return to the podium is certainly not out of the question here.

Base: Grove, UKTeam Principal: Frank WilliamsTechnical Chief: Mike CoughlanChassis: FW34Engine: Renault RS27- 2012

Debut: Aires, 1978World Championships: 9Wins: 114Pole Positions: 127Fastest Laps: 131

Nationality: VenezuelanDate of Birth: 09/03/1985 Debut: Albert Park, 2011World Championships: 0 Wins: 1Poles: 1 Fastest Laps: 0Career Highlights: 2010 GP2 Champion, 3rd 2006 Formula Renault 3.5, 1st 2004 Formula Renault 2000 Italia

Nationality: BrazilianDate of Birth: 15/10/1983 Debut: Sakhir, 2010 World Championships: 0 Wins: 0Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 1Career Highlights: 2nd 2008 GP2 Series, 3rd 2006 British F3 Championship, 5th 2008 GP2 Asia Series

bRuNO SENNA

PASTOR MALDONADOChampionship Position: 11Best Qualifying: 2Average Qualifying: 8.4Best Finish: 1Average Finish: 14.9

BRUNO SENNAChampionship Position: 15Best Qualifying: 9Average Qualifying: 14.7Best Finish: 6Average Finish: 13.1

PASTOR MALDONADO

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Caterham f1 team

HEIKKI KOVALAINEN

the Bagman’S SaY...Caterham suffered a major blow in Singapore as Timo

Glock’s 12th place finish for Marussia saw the team lose 10th in the Constructors’ Championship to its Russian-owned rival.

Vitaly Petrov out-qualified team-mate Heikki Kovalainen for just the third time all season at the Marina Bay venue as the Finn struggled to find a balance.

Expect the team’s situation to return to normal this weekend, with Kovalainen qualifying as the best of the bottom six drivers in his traditional 18th place.

Base: Hingham, UKTeam Principal: Tony FernandesTechnical Chief: Mike GascoyneChassis: CT01Engine: Renault RS27-2012

Debut: Sakhir, 2010World Championships : 0Wins: 0Pole Positions: 0Fastest Laps: 0

Nationality: FinnishDate of Birth: 19/10/1981 Debut: Albert Park, 2007World Championships: 0 Wins: 1Poles: 1 Fastest Laps: 2Career Highlights: 1st 2008 Hungarian Grand Prix, 2nd 2005 GP2 Series, 1st 2004 World Series by Nissan

Nationality: RussianDate of Birth: 08/09/1984 Debut: Sakhir, 2010World Championships: 0 Wins: 0 Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 0Career Highlights: 3rd 2011 Australian Grand Prix, 2nd 2009 GP2 Series, 3rd 2008 GP2 Asia Series

VITALY PETROV

HEIKKI KOVALAINENChampionship Position: 19Best Qualifying: 16Average Qualifying: 18.6Best Finish: 13Average Finish: 16.9

VITALY PETROVChampionship Position: 20Best Qualifying: 19Average Qualifying: 19.6Best Finish: 13Average Finish: 17.5

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hrt f1 team

PEDRO DE LA ROSA

the Bagman’S SaY...HRT owner Luis Perez-Sala has been talking up the

concept of again allowing customer cars in Formula 1 as his team struggles to make any inroads on the ferociously competitive pack ahead.

Expect this team to again fill the back row of the grid this weekend, with a larger than normal gap separating Pedro de la Rosa from team-mate Narain Karthikeyan.

The Spaniard has a wealth of experience at the Japanese venue form his time in both Formula 1 and the local junior formula, while the Indian continues to struggle at this level of the sport, crashing last time out in Singapore.

Base: Madrid, SpainTeam Principal: Luis Perez-SalaTechnical Chief: Jean-Claude MartensChassis: F112Engine: Cosworth CA2012

Debut: Sakhir, 2010World Championships: 0WIns: 0Pole Positions: 0Fastest Laps: 0

Nationality: SpanishDate of Birth: 24/02/1971 Debut: Albert Park, 1999World Championships: 0 Wins: 0Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 0Career Highlights: 1997 Formula Nippon F3000 Champion, 1995 Japanese Formula 3 Champion

Nationality: IndianDate of Birth: 14/01/1977 Debut: Albert Park, 2005World Championships: 0 Wins: 0Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 0Career Highlights: 4th 2005 US Grand Prix, 4th 2000 British F3 Championship, 4th 2003 Formula Nissan WS

NARAIN KARTHIKEYAN

PEDRO DE LA ROSAChampionship Position: 24Best Qualifying: 21Average Qualifying: 22.4Best Finish: 17Average Finish: 20.2

NARAIN KARTHIKEYANChampionship Position: 23Best Qualifying: 22Average Qualifying: 23.5Best Finish: 15Average Finish: 21.1

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TIMO GLOCK

the Bagman’S SaY...Marussia heads to Japan in high spirits after Timo Glock’s

fortunate but potentially highly lucrative 12th place finish in Singapore.

Glock has asserted his authority over rookie team-mate Charles Pic in recent races after losing the edge around the season’s midway point. The Frenchman has yet to race at Suzuka and will be doing well to match the German this weekend.

The team will bring more upgrades to the Japanese race as it continues to chase the outright performance of the Caterham.

Base: Banbury, UKTeam Principal: John BoothTechnical Chief: Pat SymondsChassis: MR01Engine: Cosworth CA2012

Debut: Sakhir, 2010World Championships: 0Wins: 0Pole Positions: 0Fastest Laps: 0

Nationality: GermanDate of Birth: 18/03/1982 Debut: Montreal, 2004World Championships: 0 Wins: 0Poles: 2 Fastest Laps: 1Career Highlights: 2nd 2009 Singapore Grand Prix, 2007 GP2 Champion, 1st 2001 Formula BMW ADAC

Nationality: FrenchDate of Birth: 15/02/1990 Debut: Albert Park, 2012World Championships: 0 Wins: 0Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 0Career Highlights: 4th 2011 GP2 Series, 3rd 2008 and 2009 World Series by Renault FR 3.5

CHARLES PIC

TIMO GLOCKChampionship Position: 21Best Qualifying: 20Average Qualifying: 21.3Best Finish: 12Average Finish: 17.5

CHARLES PICChampionship Position: 22Best Qualifying: 21Average Qualifying: 22.0Best Finish: 15Average Finish: 18.6

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37Round 15 - Japan I Race Stats

ChamPIonShIP STanDIngSWorlD DriVerS ChamPionShiP

no Driver nat Car Points

1 Fernando Alonso Spain Ferrari 194

2 Sebastian Vettel Germany Red Bull 165

3 Kimi Raikkonen Finland Lotus 149

4 Lewis Hamilton Great Britain McLaren 142

5 Mark Webber Australia Red Bull 132

6 Jenson Button Great Britain McLaren 119

7 Nico Rosberg Germany Mercedes 93

8 Romain Grosjean France Lotus 82

9 Sergio Perez Mexico Sauber 66

10 Felipe Massa Brazil Ferrari 51

11 Paul Di Resta Great Britain Force India 44

12 Michael Schumacher Germany Mercedes 43

13 Kamui Kobayshi Japan Sauber 35

14 Nico Hulkenberg Germany Force India 31

15 Pastor Maldonado Venezuala Williams 29

16 Bruno Senna Brazil Williams 25

17 Jean-Eric Vergne France Toro Rosso 8

18 Daniel Ricciardo Australia Toro Rosso 6

19 Timo Glock Germany Marussia 0

20 Heikki Kovalainen Finland Caterham 0

21 Vitaly Petrov Russia Caterham 0

22 Jérôme D’Ambrosio Belgium Lotus 0

23 Charles Pic France Marussia 0

24 Narain Karthikeyan India HRT 0

25 Pedro de la Rosa Spain HRT 0

WorlD ConStruCtorS ChamPionShiPPos Constructor Points

1 Red Bull Racing 297

2 Vodafone McLaren Mercedes 261

3 Scuderia Ferrari 245

4 Lotus F1 Team 231

5 Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team 136

6 Sauber F1 Team 101

7 Sahara Force India F1 Team 75

8 Williams F1 Team 54

9 Scuderia Toro Rosso 14

10 Caterham F1 Team 0

11 Marussia F1 Team 0

12 HRT F1 Team 0

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PRevIouS JaPaneSe gP WInneRSYear Driver Car location2011 Jenson Button McLaren-Mercedes Suzuka2010 Sebastian Vettel Red Bull-Renault Suzuka2009 Sebastian Vettel Red Bull-Renault Suzuka2008 Fernando Alonso Renault Fuji2007 Lewis Hamilton McLaren-Mercedes Fuji2006 Fernando Alonso Renault Suzuka2005 Kimi Räikkönen McLaren-Mercedes Suzuka2004 Michael Schumacher Ferrari Suzuka2003 Rubens Barrichello Ferrari Suzuka2002 Michael Schumacher Ferrari Suzuka2001 Michael Schumacher Ferrari Suzuka2000 Michael Schumacher Ferrari Suzuka1999 Mika Häkkinen McLaren-Mercedes Suzuka1998 Mika Häkkinen McLaren-Mercedes Suzuka1997 Michael Schumacher Ferrari Suzuka1996 Damon Hill Williams-Renault Suzuka1995 Michael Schumacher Benetton-Renault Suzuka1994 Damon Hill Williams-Renault Suzuka1993 Ayrton Senna McLaren-Ford Suzuka1992 Riccardo Patrese Williams-Renault Suzuka1991 Gerhard Berger McLaren-Honda Suzuka1990 Nelson Piquet Benetton-Ford Suzuka1989 Alessandro Nannini Benetton-Ford Suzuka1988 Ayrton Senna McLaren-Honda Suzuka1987 Gerhard Berger Ferrari Fuji1977 James Hunt McLaren-Ford Suzuka1976 Mario Andretti Lotus-Ford Fuji

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PRevIouS WoRlD DRIveRS’ ChamPIonS

Year Driver nat Constructor Wins Poles Points2011 Sebastian Vettel GER Red Bull 11 15 392 2010 Sebastian Vettel GER Red Bull 5 10 2562009 Jenson Button GBR Brawn 6 4 952008 Lewis Hamilton GBR McLaren 5 7 982007 Kimi Räikkönen FIN Ferrari 6 3 1102006 Fernando Alonso ESP Renault 7 6 1342005 Fernando Alonso ESP Renault 7 6 1332004 Michael Schumacher GER Ferrari 13 8 1482003 Michael Schumacher GER Ferrari 6 5 932002 Michael Schumacher GER Ferrari 11 7 1442001 Michael Schumacher GER Ferrari 9 11 1232000 Michael Schumacher GER Ferrari 9 9 1081999 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 1081991 Ayrton Senna BRA McLaren 7 8 961990 Ayrton Senna BRA McLaren 6 10 781989 Alain Prost FRA McLaren 4 2 761988 Ayrton Senna BRA McLaren 8 13 901987 Nelson Piquet BRA Williams 3 4 731986 Alain Prost FRA McLaren 4 1 721985 Alain Prost FRA McLaren 5 2 731984 Niki Lauda AUT McLaren 5 0 721983 Nelson Piquet BRA Brabham 3 1 591982 Keke Rosberg FIN Williams 1 1 441981 Nelson Piquet BRA Brabham 3 4 50

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PRevIouS WoRlD DRIveRS’ ChamPIonSRound 15 - Japan I Race Stats

Year Driver nat Constructor Wins Poles Points1980 Alan Jones AUS Williams 5 3 671979 Jody Scheckter RSA Ferrari 3 1 511978 Mario Andretti USA Lotus 6 8 641977 Niki Lauda AUT Ferrari 3 2 721976 James Hunt GBR McLaren 6 8 691975 Niki Lauda AUT Ferrari 5 9 64.51974 Emerson Fittipaldi BRA McLaren 3 2 551973 Jackie Stewart GBR Tyrell 5 3 711972 Emerson Fittipaldi BRA Lotus 5 3 611971 Jackie Stewart GBR Tyrell 6 6 621970 Jochen Rindt AUT Lotus 5 3 451969 Jackie Stewart GBR Matra 6 2 631968 Graham Hill GBR Lotus 3 2 481967 Denny Hulme NZL Brabham 2 0 511966 Jack Brabham AUS Brabham 4 3 421965 Jim Clark GBR Lotus 6 6 541964 John Surtees GBR Ferrari 2 2 401963 Jim Clark GBR Lotus 7 7 541962 Graham Hill GBR BRM 4 1 421961 Phil Hill USA Ferrari 2 5 341960 Jack Brabham AUS Cooper 5 3 431959 Jack Brabham AUS Cooper 2 1 311958 Mike Hawthorn GBR Ferrari 1 4 421957 Juan Manuel Fangio ARG Maserati 4 4 401956 Juan Manuel Fangio ARG Ferrari 3 6 301955 Juan Manuel Fangio ARG Mercedes 4 3 401954 Juan Manuel Fangio ARG Maserati/Mercedes 6 5 421953 Alberto Ascari ITA Ferrari 5 6 34.51952 Alberto Ascari ITA Ferrari 6 5 361951 Juan Manuel Fangio ARG Alfa Romeo 3 4 311950 Giuseppe Farina ITA Alfa Romeo 3 2 30

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McLaren popped in another sub three second pitstop in Singapore, where Lewis Hamilton looked on course to win before being let down by a gearbox failure

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