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2012 Singapore grand prix, Marina Bay, SepteMBer 21-23
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As Formula 1’s only full night-time race, the Singapore Grand Prix offers its fair share of unique perspectives
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Round 14 - Singapore I Introduction
The grid will fall silent prior to the start of Sunday night’s Singapore Grand Prix as the Formula 1 community pays tribute to the late Professor Sid Watkins. Credited with playing a key role in the advancement of safety and medical servies at Grand Prix events over the last four decades, the FIA Institute’s Honorary President recently passed away, aged 84.
While many tributes to Watkins have been made in the week since his passing, the below words of F1 chief Bernie Ecclestone stand alone in their poignancy:
“What Sid Watkins did in the way of safety in Formula One was incredible,” he said on the championship’s official website. “He gave his whole life to that cause, to make sure that it could be as safe as it possibly could be. We all owe him a debt of gratitude for his caring and commitment.
“When I invited him to join Formula One as its official doctor partway through the 1978 season, we discussed many aspects of safety and medical issues. We agreed that we needed a proper hospital at the track in the form of a fully equipped medical centre to stabilise injured drivers with immediate treatment, and a helicopter to transport them subsequently to specialist facilities, and that the helicopter pad had to be as close to that trackside hospital as possible.
“Sid carried all of those things through, and many more. After the accidents to Jochen Rindt and then Ronnie Peterson, I suggested that he should have a medical intervention car and that he should take responsibility for taking drivers into medical care.
“We always talked things through and worked together, and he then took care of all the medical things which I knew nothing about. I am pretty sure that he is irreplaceable. You only meet somebody of his calibre once in your lifetime.”
Irreplaceable
Stefan BartholomaeuSJournalist, Speedcafe.comEditor, Speedcafe Race Guides
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Felipe Massa joined in on the fun when a host of Ferrari owners recently decided to reset the world record for the most Ferraris in one place at any one time. For those planning on trying this at home, the official count was 964 - a comfortable 474 clear of the previous record.
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Hamilton figHting for title amid 2013 distractions
Lewis on the Loose
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Leaving? Or just leverage? Either way, the rampant speculation that Lewis Hamilton is set to ditch his
almost life-long McLaren association for a big money deal with Mercedes currently hangs over the 2008 World Champion like the proverbial storm cloud.
Unless his future is confirmed soon, Hamilton faces the prospect of fighting for this year’s title against an immensely distracting backdrop of uncertainty. When you’re up against a man widely regarded ones of the fiercest competitors Grand Prix Racing has ever seen in Fernando Alonso and a two-time reigning champion in Sebastian Vettel, adding an extra degree of difficulty to your campaign isn’t exactly recommended. If the off-track issues can be minimised, recent races suggest that Hamilton and McLaren could yet steal this year’s title away from Ferrari and Red Bull. The British team has won each of the last three races from pole position, with triumphs for Hamilton in Hungary and Italy sandwiching team-mate Jenson Button’s success in Belgium.
Hamilton closed to within 37 points of Alonso at Monza and, speaking to media ahead of this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix, admits that maintaining focus will be vital in the coming races.
“I think we’re all wise enough to understand that people write things and that what is written is not necessarily what is true,” he said of the media attention on his future.
“I think the most important thing is that I’m 100 percent focused on winning with this team and taking them forward.
“I’ve been with the team since I was 13 and we’ve worked so hard since 2009 to try and win this championship and hopefully, finally, we’re in the position where we can. So the most important thing is that I do not get distracted by all the rubbish that’s been around.”
Lewis on the Loose
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Whether or not the stories of a Mercedes switch really are rubbish remains to be seen. The 27-year-old has enjoyed an increasingly rocky relationship with McLaren squad since the heady days of his remarkable debut 2007 season and the World Championship success that followed a year later.
As shocking as the initial suggestions that Hamilton could leave McLaren were, there are plenty of logical statements to back up the theory. While there is little doubt that there is an immensely strong ‘racer’ element to Hamilton that wants only to win races, the potential to substantially increase his annual income by moving away from the highly restrictive McLaren environment may well prove the deciding factor. After all, why would a Grand Prix driver enlist the services of a firm like XIX Management if not to increase his earning power?
On the sporting side, joining a factory team such as Mercedes also has its attractiveness as the sport prepares for its new engine era in 2014. While the German marque’s
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customer teams, such as McLaren, will almost certainly receive the same engines as their factory counterparts when the new 1.6-litre, turbocharged, motors are introduced, the integration into the overall car package, argues Mercedes team principal Ross Brawn, will by definition be superior in a factory team.
In the meantime, Hamilton has a championship to win. Although admitting that he and McLaren did not fully capitalise on the strength of their early-season competitivenesss, Hamilton believes he now enters the final stretch of fly-away races in a ‘very strong position’.
“We lost a lot of points at the beginning,” he says. “We were on the front row in the first seven or eight races where we should have won all of them. “Barcelona, we really could have won that, we had the best car that weekend. But you know we learn from those experiences and that’s what life is about.
“We’re in a very, very strong position, we’re getting stronger and we will get stronger through the rest of this year.”
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15Round 14 - Singapore I Track Details
CIRCuIT DeTaIlS MaRIna Bay
turns 1 & 2Approaching Turns 1 and 2 is the second fastest part of the track, with speeds of around 290kph reached before the Sheares corner. This is followed by hard braking to around 90kph at turn 3.
Technical preview with Lotus F1’s trackside operations director Alan Permane
the Car
rear wingMaximum downforce here, especially with so many low speed corners and frequent traction demands.
BrakesBrakes are under constant use. Although none of the braking demands are individually massive, it’s the relentless nature of continually braking which means they never have an opportunity to cool. This affects the discs, pads and even the brake callipers themselves.
SuspensionThere are several high kerbs around the circuit, requiring good suspension compliance. The continual braking demands also call for a softer car; a requirement balanced against wanting to run the car as low as possible without wearing the plank too much.
tyresThere are several high kerbs around
the circuit, requiring good suspension compliance. The continual braking demands also call for a softer car; a requirement balanced against wanting to run the car as low as possible without wearing the plank too much.
front wingMaximum downforce levels as understeer could prove costly with the walls so close.
engineWith an average speed of under 170kph, engine maps are designed to target driveability through the lower revs. Of the 23 corners, ten are taken in second or first, seven in third and only one is taken in fourth gear, which means that the engine is working at between 8,000rpm and 13,000rpm for the majority of the corner apexes and exits.
turn 7The fastest part of the track with speeds of around 298kph reached before the approach to this sharp left hander.
turns 13 & 18Two of the slowest parts of the track with speeds of around 80kph and extensive kerb use for the quickest line.
turn 14Another slow corner at 85kph.
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KerbsThe rubber kerbs used on many the corner apexes have been replaced with fabricated steel versions for this year.
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SEbASTIAN VETTEL
the Bagman’S SaY...Red Bull will be looking to bounce back from a disastrous
run last time out at Monza, where they failed to score a single point since Korea, 2010.
The qualifying issues seen at Spa continued in Italy, where Sebastian Vettel was just sixth fastest in Q3 while Mark Webber spent the final 10 minutes on the sidelines.
The RB8’s street circuit form has been impressive however, setting the pace in both Monaco and Valencia.
As long as the cars are reliable (Vettel retired in Germany with his second alternator failure in six races), the podium should be more than possible for either driver.
Base: Milton Keynes, UKTeam Principal: Christian HornerTechnical Chief: Adrian NeweyChassis: RB8Engine: Renault RS27-2012
Debut: Albert Park, 2005Constructors’ titles: 2Wins: 30Pole Positions: 42Fastest Laps: 25
Nationality: GermanDate of Birth: 03/07/1987 Debut: Indianapolis, 2007World Championships: 2 Wins: 22Poles: 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: 5.4Best Finish: 1Average Finish: 6.9
MARK WEBBERChampionship Position: 2Best Qualifying: 2Average Qualifying: 6.9Best Finish: 1Average Finish: 6.3
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JENSON buTTON
the Bagman’S SaY...McLaren heads to Singapore as the team to beat, with
Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button sharing the last three pole positions and race victories between them.
A repeat performance this weekend is far from guaranteed however, with the slow-speed Marina Bay venue a far cry from the wide-open spaces of Spa and Monza.
Hamilton’s ability to stay out of trouble on a circuit like Singapore is also a question mark, having crashed out in each of the last two years.
Qualifying will undoubtedly be critical, with the team possessing the potential to lock-out the front row and set-up a victory in the early going.
Base: Woking, UKTeam Principal: Martin WhitmarshTechnical Chief: Paddy LoweChassis: MP4-27Engine: Mercedes-Benz FO 108Z
Debut: Monte Carlo, 1966World Championships: 8Wins: 180Poles Positions: 152Fastest 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: 23 Fastest Laps: 11Career Highlights: 2008 World Drivers’ Champion, 2006 GP2 Champion, 2005 F3 Euroseries Champion
LEWIS HAMILTON
JENSON BUTTONChampionship Position: 7Best Qualifying: 1Average Qualifying: 6.8Best Finish: 1Average Finish: 9.7
LEWIS HAMILTONChampionship Position: 4Best Qualifying: 1Average Qualifying: 3.2Best Finish: 1Average Finish: 8.2
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SCuderia ferrari
FERNANDO ALONSO
the Bagman’S SaY...Ferrari had a very quick car at Monza, allowing Fernando
Alonso to mount the podium despite starting 10th due to a component failure in the final period of qualifying. Perhaps even more pertinently, the car was so quick that the often-struggling Felipe Massa was able to qualifying a season best fourth.
Like McLaren, Ferrari will be wary of coming back to the field on the slower, tighter, Marina Bay layout, particularly in qualifying. A podium is far from a sure thing for Alonso here.
Now holding a 37 point lead over his nearest challenger, Lewis Hamilton, it’ll be interesting to watch whether the Spaniard takes an increasingly conservative approach as the final seven races are unfold.
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: 6.6Best Finish: 1Average Finish: 5.1
FELIPE MASSAChampionship Position: 14Best Qualifying: 3Average Qualifying: 10.8Best Finish: 4Average Finish: 10.4
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merCedeS amg PetronaS f1 team
MICHAEL SCHuMACHER
the Bagman’S SaY...Mercedes will bring a substantially upgraded exhaust
package to Singapore following its successful outing in the recent Silverstone young driver test. The set-up, described as a ‘Coanda’ design, focuses on improving the airflow underneath the car, with the squad said to be anticipating a significant lap time gain from the package.
Expecting the Nico Rosberg and Michael Schumacher to be challenging the top three teams might be a bit much however, such has been their recent form.
The two Mercedes cars combined have scored just one top five finish in the last seven races, and proved so heavy on their tyres last time out in Monza that they needed to make an extra stop compared to the front-runners.
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: 7.8Best Finish: 3Average Finish: 14.1
NICO ROSBERGChampionship Position: 6Best Qualifying: 1Average Qualifying: 8.5Best Finish: 1Average Finish: 8.1
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lotuS f1 team
KIMI RAIKKONEN
the Bagman’S SaY...Romain Grosjean returns this weekend after his one-race
ban for causing a Turn 1, Lap 1, crash at the Belgian Grand Prix.
The E20’s form on each of the circuits comparable to Marina Bay - namely Monaco, Valencia and Hungary - has been particularly strong, leading to especially high hopes for this weekend.
While qualifying has often been an issue for the team this year, Hungary proved that the cars can hack the one-lap pace in the right environment.
The two black Lotus entries are definite dark horses for this weekend’s night race.
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: 7.8Best Finish: 2Average Finish: 5.2
ROMAIN GROSJEANChampionship Position: 8Best Qualifying: 2Average Qualifying: 7.6Best Finish: 2Average Finish: 14.4
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Sahara forCe india f1 team
PAuL DI RESTA
the Bagman’S SaY...The seasons of Paul di Resta and Nico Hulkenberg may
have been typified by just how evenly matched the two young chargers have been, but the duo enjoyed sharply contrasting fortunes last time out at Monza.
While the German was out of Q1 with a mechanical failure, di Resta finished Q3 an outstanding fourth (albeit prior to a grid penalty for a gearbox change). The Scot went on to finish eighth in the race, and while Marina Bay is a far cry from Monza, di Resta did score a career best finish of sixth in Singapore last year.
Both drivers should be seeing points finishes as a possibility 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: 1
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: 0Career 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: 11.2Best Finish: 6Average Finish: 10.6
NICO HULKENBERGChampionship Position: 16Best Qualifying: 5Average Qualifying: 12.3Best Finish: 4Average Finish: 11.5
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SauBer f1 team
KAMuI KObAYASHI
the Bagman’S SaY...Sergio Perez scored his third podium of the season last
time out at Monza - a remarkable achievement for the second-year Formula 1 driver and the perennially mid-field Sauber team.
Tyre management was, as per usual, a hallmark of Perez’s Italian Grand Prix performance, and served to stir yet another round of rumours that the Mexican will be headhunted by one of the top teams next year.
Perez and Kamui Kobayashi should both be able to push towards a top six finish this weekend, where managing the soft and super soft compounds over as many as four stints will be the key.
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: 10.5Best Finish: 4Average Finish: 12.6
SERGIO PEREZChampionship Position: 9Best Qualifying: 5Average Qualifying: 12.6Best Finish: 2Average Finish: 10.8
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27Round 14 - Singapore I Driver Profiles
SCuderia toro roSSo
DANIEL RICCIARDO
the Bagman’S SaY...The final corner of the Italian Grand Prix dealt a cruel
blow to Daniel Ricciardo as his Toro Rosso ran low on fuel pressure, robbing the Australian of a rare points finish.
Ricciardo was at least able to re-assert his qualifying authority over team-mate Jean-Eric Vergne at Monza following the Frenchman’s apparent superiority at Spa.
With Ricciardo’s position in the closing stages at Monza having been assisted by reliability issues for some key runners, it remains hard to see either STR making the top 10 based on pace.
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: 14.2Best Finish: 9Average Finish: 13.1
JEAN-ERIC VERGNEChampionship Position: 17Best Qualifying: 11Average Qualifying: 16.8Best Finish: 8Average Finish: 14.4
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WilliamS
the Bagman’S SaY...The Italian Grand Prix weekend was an unspectacular
one for Williams, with Pastor Maldonado missing Q3 for just the second time in nine races. For the 11th time in 13 races, though, the Venezuelan was able to out-qualify his team-mate Bruno Senna, who has shown few signs that he’s making progress on his single-lap pace.
The Brazilian did, however, manage to take a single point for Williams from Monza, drawing him to within four of the largely unpredictable Maldonado.
The Williams has proven reasonably competitive around Marina Bay in previous years, leaving the team with hope that it can close the ever increasing gap to Force India in the Constructors’ standings.
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: 8.9Best Finish: 1Average Finish: 14.4
BRUNO SENNAChampionship Position: 15Best Qualifying: 9Average Qualifying: 14.5Best Finish: 6Average Finish: 12.8
PASTOR MALDONADO
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Caterham f1 team
HEIKKI KOVALAINEN
the Bagman’S SaY...Although Caterham is still a decent chunk of time away
from the midfield pace, circuits such as the Marina Bay street circuit generally give Heikki Kovalainen a greater chance to shine than most. His qualifying efforts on the streets of both Monaco and Valencia were little short of breath-taking, and a third Q2 appearance of the season this weekend is certainly not out of the question.
The race, too, provides hope for all three of the smaller squads, with the near two-hour street fight in usually warm conditions raising the usual rate of driver errors and mechanical failures.
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: 18.5Best Finish: 13Average Finish: 17.0
VITALY PETROVChampionship Position: 20Best Qualifying: 19Average Qualifying: 19.6Best Finish: 13Average Finish: 17.4
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hrt f1 team
PEDRO DE LA ROSA
the Bagman’S SaY...The HRT enters this weekend with two drivers that
have never previously competed on the Marina Bay street circuit. Pedro de la Rosa’s work as a test driver has seen him log countless laps of the venue on simulators, however, leaving the Spaniard confident of being able to extract his maximum out of the modest package from the outset.
Both cars will be sporting a minor upgrade package this weekend, but don’t expect that to lift them off the bottom of the grid.
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: 22.3Best Finish: 17Average Finish: 20.5
NARAIN KARTHIKEYANChampionship Position: 23Best Qualifying: 22Average Qualifying: 23.5Best Finish: 15Average Finish: 20.9
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maruSSia f1 team
TIMO GLOCK
the Bagman’S SaY...The Marussia boys will be joining their fellow minnows in
hoping for a particularly bruising Singapore encounter in order to sneak into a top 15 finish - a position that the team has only twice achieved so far this season.
Timo Glock rates the Singapore Grand Prix as his favourite event on the calendar, undoubtedly in part thanks to his podium here with Toyota in 2009.
Charles Pic is another yet to have seen the circuit before, leaving the German almost certain to out-pace him in qualifying.
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: 14Average Finish: 17.9
CHARLES PICChampionship Position: 22Best Qualifying: 21Average Qualifying: 22.0Best Finish: 15Average Finish: 18.8
2012 FORM
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37Round 14 - Singapore I Race Stats
ChaMPIonShIP STanDIngSWorld driVerS ChamPionShiP
no driver nat Car Points
1 Fernando Alonso Spain Ferrari 179
2 Lewis Hamilton Great Britain McLaren 142
3 Kimi Raikkonen Finland Lotus 141
4 Sebastian Vettel Germany Red Bull 140
5 Mark Webber Australia Red Bull 132
6 Jenson Button Great Britain McLaren 101
7 Nico Rosberg Germany Mercedes 83
8 Romain Grosjean France Lotus 76
9 Sergio Perez Mexico Sauber 65
10 Felipe Massa Brazil Ferrari 47
11 Michael Schumacher Germany Mercedes 43
12 Kamui Kobayshi Japan Sauber 35
13 Paul Di Resta Great Britain Force India 32
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 4
19 Heikki Kovalainen Finland Caterham 0
20 Vitaly Petrov Russia Caterham 0
21 Jérôme D’Ambrosio Belgium Lotus 0
22 Timo Glock Germany Marussia 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 272
2 Vodafone McLaren Mercedes 243
3 Scuderia Ferrari 226
4 Lotus F1 Team 217
5 Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team 126
6 Sauber F1 Team 100
7 Sahara Force India F1 Team 63
8 Williams F1 Team 54
9 Scuderia Toro Rosso 12
10 Caterham F1 Team 0
11 Marussia F1 Team 0
12 HRT F1 Team 0
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PRevIouS SIngaPoRe gP WInneRS
Year driver Car location2011 Sebastian Vettel Red Bull-Renault Marina Bay Street Circuit2010 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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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 14 - Singapore 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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Lewis Hamilton and Sergio Perez soak up the atmosphere from the podium at Monza two weeks ago
