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2010 F1 Form Guide

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2010 Drivers

2010 Teams

Guide to the 2010 drivers

Jenson Button - McLaren

The 2009 World Champion. Button made the most of the early season dominance of the Brawn car to win 6 out of the first 7 races. This gave him a sufficiently good lead that he was not caught by the other drivers. On the back of several bad years with Honda Jenson was a revelation at Brawn. This season he drives for McLaren so he should remain one of the drivers to beat
2009 RF1 score: 470.0 (1/20)
2008 RF1 score: 267.0 (15/22)
2007 RF1 score: 179.5 (17/22)
2006 RF1 score: 314.0 (6/22)
2005 RF1 score: 233.5 (15/20)
2004 RF1 score: 398.0 (3/20)
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Lewis Hamilton - McLaren

By his high standards 2009 was not a good season for Hamilton. The World Champion of 2008 started the season with a poor car. From the mid-way point of the season the car was better and Lewis was shining again. Lewis is a class act and if McLaren start the season with a good car this year he'll be a strong challenger for the title.
2009 RF1 score: 358.0 (6/20)
2008 RF1 score: 479.0 (2/22)
2007 RF1 score: 392.0 (4/22)
2006 RF1 score: Did not compete
2005 RF1 score: Did not compete
2004 RF1 score: Did not compete
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Michael Schumacher - Mercedes

The return of the King! The most successful driver in F1 history returns to the grid following a three year absence. Michael Schumacher rewrote the record book when it comes to F1 and it's hard to bet against a driver of this calibre. Some question his tactics but few will question his ability to climb to the top step if given the right car.
2009 RF1 score: Did not compete
2008 RF1 score: Did not compete
2007 RF1 score: Did not compete
2006 RF1 score: 496.5 (1/22)
2005 RF1 score: 349.0 (5/20)
2004 RF1 score: 568.0 (1/20)
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Nico Rosberg - Mercedes

In 2009 Rosberg had another season with an under-performing car. This year he's in the team that won the constructors' championship in 2009 and partnered by none other than Michael Schumacher. Rosberg should do well if he copes with the pressure from the other side of the garage.
2009 RF1 score: 350.25 (7/20)
2008 RF1 score: 354.5 (8/22)
2007 RF1 score: 222.0 (12/22)
2006 RF1 score: 211.0 (16/22)
2005 RF1 score: Did not compete
2004 RF1 score: Did not compete
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Sebastian Vettel - Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel was runner-up to Jenson Button in 2009. Button's better start to the season (and a double-diffuser) was essentially all that separated the two drivers. In 2010 Vettel will want to challenge for wins from the outset but will the "evolution" of his 2009 car give him that opportunity?
2009 RF1 score: 428.5 (2/20)
2008 RF1 score: 324.0 (12/22) - inc. performances by Speed
2007 RF1 score: 147.5 (22/22) - inc. performances by Speed
2006 RF1 score: Did not compete
2005 RF1 score: Did not compete
2004 RF1 score: Did not compete
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Mark Webber - Red Bull Racing

Webber finished a strong sixth in 2009 but was out-driven by his team mate. In 2010 Mark will want to win races early and put pressure on the other drivers. If his car is good then he'll win races but he needs to get a good start to the season.
2009 RF1 score: 402.0 (5/20)
2008 RF1 score: 329.5 (11/22)
2007 RF1 score: 154.0 (21/22)
2006 RF1 score: 153.5 (21/22)
2005 RF1 score: 262.5 (10/20)
2004 RF1 score: 183.5 (17/20)
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Felipe Massa - Ferrari

Runner up to Lewis Hamilton in 2008, many people thought 2009 would be Massa's year. Unfortunately a freak accident at the Hungarian Grand Prix in July saw him side-lined for the rest of the season. It's unlikely that Massa's absence from F1 has done anything but increase his desire to be champion.
2009 RF1 score: 320.0 (11/20) - inc. performances by Liuzzi and Badoer
2008 RF1 score: 447.5 (4/22)
2007 RF1 score: 402.0 (3/22)
2006 RF1 score: 384.0 (3/22)
2005 RF1 score: 247.5 (13/20)
2004 RF1 score: 292.0 (9/20)
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Fernando Alonso - Ferrari

Two time World Champion, Fernando Alonso, is arguably the most complete driver on the grid. However, his two year return to Renault after a bad year at McLaren did not go as planned as the car wasn't good enough for him to mount a serious challenge. In 2010 he's moved to Ferrari making arguably the strongest driver/team pairing on the grid.
2009 RF1 score: 329.5 (10/20)
2008 RF1 score: 429.5 (6/22)
2007 RF1 score: 404.5 (2/22)
2006 RF1 score: 463.0 (2/22)
2005 RF1 score: 479.0 (2/20)
2004 RF1 score: 384.5 (4/20)
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Rubens Barrichello - Williams

Rubens Barrichello was in the form of his life in 2009. He had the machinery to mount a serious challenge for the title but bad luck saw him lose ground to Button in the first few races and he then couldn't catch up. In 2010 he's moved to Williams and is unlikely to be able to challenge for either championship but should regularly finish in the points.
2009 RF1 score: 424.75 (3/20)
2008 RF1 score: 265.0 (16/22)
2007 RF1 score: 247.0 (9/22)
2006 RF1 score: 263.5 (7/22)
2005 RF1 score: 354.0 (4/20)
2004 RF1 score: 467.5 (2/20)
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Nico Hülkenberg - Williams

2010 is Hülkenberg's first season in F1. He won the GP2 series in 2009 and the Formula Three Euroseries in 2008.
2009 RF1 score: Did not compete
2008 RF1 score: Did not compete
2007 RF1 score: Did not compete
2006 RF1 score: Did not compete
2005 RF1 score: Did not compete
2004 RF1 score: Did not compete
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Robert Kubica - Renault

Robert Kubica had a good season in 2008 but lost ground when BMW Sauber ceased development of the 2008 car to focus on the 2009 season. Unfortunately the car they produced was uncompetitive and BMW withdrew from F1 at the end of the season. Kubica has made the jump to Renault for 2010 and will be hoping to be a regular points finisher although given the right equipment he's certainly capable of much more.
2009 RF1 score: 268.75 (15/20)
2008 RF1 score: 445.0 (5/22
2007 RF1 score: 259.5 (8/22)
2006 RF1 score: 227.5 (14/22) - inc. performances by Villeneuve
2005 RF1 score: Did not compete
2004 RF1 score: Did not compete
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Vitaly Petrov - Renault

Vitaly Petrov becomes Russia's first F1 driver by joining Renault for the 2010 season. Petrov finished second, behind Nico Hülkenberg, in the 2009 GP2 series.
2009 RF1 score: Did not compete
2008 RF1 score: Did not compete
2007 RF1 score: Did not compete
2006 RF1 score: Did not compete
2005 RF1 score: Did not compete
2004 RF1 score: Did not compete
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Adrian Sutil - Force India

2009 was a good year for Sutil. The car was much better than in previous years and he achieved his highest grid position (2nd) and finish (4th) to date. With more cars on the grid in 2010 and points down to 10th he should feature more regularly in the points.
2009 RF1 score: 214.5 (17/20)
2008 RF1 score: 102.0 (20/22)
2007 RF1 score: 189.0 (14/22)
2006 RF1 score: Did not compete
2005 RF1 score: Did not compete
2004 RF1 score: Did not compete
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Vitantonio Liuzzi - Force India

Liuzzi was promoted from Force India's reserve driver to a race drive when Fisichella moved to Ferrari. His best finish was 11th and he'll be looking to score points in 2010.
2009 RF1 score: 320.0 (11/20) - inc. performances by Massa and Badoer
2008 RF1 score: Did not compete
2007 RF1 score: 160.0 (19/22)
2006 RF1 score: 239.0 (13/22)
2005 RF1 score: 203.0 (18/20) - inc. performances by Klien
2004 RF1 score: 199.0 (15/20)
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Sebastian Buemi - Toro Rosso

2009 was Sebastian Buemi's first season of F1 in 2009. He had a good first season and scored points on his debut and in two other races. He stays with Toro Rosso for the 2010 season.
2009 RF1 score: 216.5 (16/20)
2008 RF1 score: Did not compete
2007 RF1 score: Did not compete
2006 RF1 score: Did not compete
2005 RF1 score: Did not compete
2004 RF1 score: Did not compete
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Jaime Alguersuari - Toro Rosso

Alguersuari replaced Bourdais at Toro Rosso from the Hungarian Grand Prix. Although he didn't score any point for Toro Rosso he did enough to impress the team bosses and Alguersuari will start his first full season with the team in 2010.
2009 RF1 score: 182.5 (20/20)
2008 RF1 score: Did not compete
2007 RF1 score: Did not compete
2006 RF1 score: Did not compete
2005 RF1 score: Did not compete
2004 RF1 score: Did not compete
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Jarno Trulli - Lotus

Jarno made the most of the early season performance of his Toyota and scored some good podium finishes. Toyota have withdrawn from F1 so Jarno makes the switch to the brand new Lotus team for the coming season.
2009 RF1 score: 342.5 (9/20)
2008 RF1 score: 346.0 (9/22)
2007 RF1 score: 158.5 (20/22)
2006 RF1 score: 226.0 (15/22)
2005 RF1 score: 316.5 (7/20)
2004 RF1 score: 272.5 (10/20) - inc. performances by Pizzonia and Gene.
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Heikki Kovalainen - Lotus

Despite winning his first Grand Prix in 2008, Heikki has struggled to shine in F1 so far. He's a quick driver but lacks consistency. In 2009 his McLaren started the season poorly but, by the end of the season, his team mate (Hamilton) had more than twice the number of points using the same machinery. In 2010, a switch to the new Lotus team might see Heikki shine.
2009 RF1 score: 294.5 (14/20)
2008 RF1 score: 386.5 (7/22)
2007 RF1 score: 306.5 (5/22)
2006 RF1 score: Did not compete
2005 RF1 score: Did not compete
2004 RF1 score: Did not compete
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Karun Chandhok - HRT F1

Chandhok will be the second Indian driver to reach F1. Karun Chandhok has won two GP2 races and will join former team-mate Bruno Senna at the newly formed HRT F1 team.
2009 RF1 score: Did not compete
2008 RF1 score: Did not compete
2007 RF1 score: Did not compete
2006 RF1 score: Did not compete
2005 RF1 score: Did not compete
2004 RF1 score: Did not compete
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Bruno Senna - HRT F1

One of the most famous names returns to F1. Bruno Senna is the nephew of three time world champion, Ayrton Senna. Bruno spent 2009 racing in the Le Mans series and was runner up in the 2008 GP2 championship. He will be driving for one of the new teams on the grid.
2009 RF1 score: Did not compete
2008 RF1 score: Did not compete
2007 RF1 score: Did not compete
2006 RF1 score: Did not compete
2005 RF1 score: Did not compete
2004 RF1 score: Did not compete
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Timo Glock - Virgin

2009 was a mixed season for Timo Glock, he scored some podiums but was dogged by inconsistency. He injured his back during qualifying for the Japanese GP and was replaced by Kobayashi for the final rounds of the 2009 season. With Toyota leaving F1, Glock has moved to the new Virgin team for 2010.
2009 RF1 score: 419.0 (4/20) - inc. performances by Kobayashi
2008 RF1 score: 346.0 (9/22)
2007 RF1 score: Did not compete
2006 RF1 score: Did not compete
2005 RF1 score: Did not compete
2004 RF1 score: Did not compete
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Lucas di Grassi - Virgin

di Grassi was reserve driver for Renault during the 2009 season. At the same time he was competing in the GP2 series and finished third overall. He has joined Virgin for the 2010 F1 season.
2009 RF1 score: Did not compete
2008 RF1 score: Did not compete
2007 RF1 score: Did not compete
2006 RF1 score: Did not compete
2005 RF1 score: Did not compete
2004 RF1 score: Did not compete
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Pedro de la Rosa - BMW Sauber

Pedro de la Rosa is one of the most experienced drivers in F1. He's been a test driver for McLaren since 2003 and has been called up to the race seat several times. For 2010 he has joined the BMW Sauber team.
2009 RF1 score: Did not compete
2008 RF1 score: Did not compete
2007 RF1 score: Did not compete
2006 RF1 score: 259.5 (9/22) - inc. performances by Montoya
2005 RF1 score: 363.0 (2/20) - inc. performances by Montoya and Wurz.
2004 RF1 score: Did not compete
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Kamui Kobayashi - BMW Sauber

Kamui Kobayashi was Toyota's reserve driver for the 2008 and 2009 seasons. When Timo Glock injured his back during qualifying for the Japanese GP, Kobayashi was able to step in for the final two races of the season and scored his first points at the season finale in Abu Dhabi. With Toyota leaving F1 Kobayashi has move to a full race seat at BMW Sauber for 2010.
2009 RF1 score: 419.0 (4/20) - inc. performances by Glock
2008 RF1 score: Did not compete
2007 RF1 score: Did not compete
2006 RF1 score: Did not compete
2005 RF1 score: Did not compete
2004 RF1 score: Did not compete
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Team Guide

McLaren

2009 started badly for McLaren, their car was off the pace and at the Australian GP they were accused of misleading the race stewards. From this low point their season improved but with two British world champions in the team for 2010 they'll want to be on the pace from the first race and challenging for both championships.
2009 RF1 score: 326.25 (5/10)
2008 RF1 score: 432.75 (3/11)
2007 RF1 score: 0.0 - all points docked by FIA.
2006 RF1 score: 303.25 (3/11)
2005 RF1 score: 437.25 (2/10)
2004 RF1 score: 279.5 (6/10)
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Mercedes

The Brawn team emerged from the ashes of the Honda team. After a winter of uncertainty the team promptly won six out of the first seven races in the 2009 season. They went on to claim the Drivers' crown with Button and the Constructors' title. It was a dream year for Ross Brawn and the team was then sold to Mercedes before the start of the 2010 season. This year Brawn is reunited with Michael Schumacher albeit wearing silver and not red. Expect them to be challenging for wins if not the titles.
2009 RF1 score: 447.37 (1/10) - scored as Brawn GP
2008 RF1 score: 266.00 (9/11) - scored as Honda Racing.
2007 RF1 score: 213.25 (5/11) - scored as Honda Racing.
2006 RF1 score: 288.75 (4/11) - scored as Honda Racing.
2005 RF1 score: 193.0 (9/10) - scored as BAR.
2004 RF1 score: 332.75 (4/10) - scored as BAR.
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Red Bull Racing

By the end of the 2009 season the Red Bull Racing team had the quickest car on the grid. Unfortunately the ground they lost to Brawn early in the season meant they couldn't close the gap at the end and finished second in both championships. Their 2010 car is an "evolution" of the 2009 car but expect them to carry the momentum of 2009 in to 2010.
2009 RF1 score: 415.25 (2/10)
2008 RF1 score: 304.0 (7/11)
2007 RF1 score: 169.0 (9/11)
2006 RF1 score: 211.00 (8/11)
2005 RF1 score: 226.75 (8/10)
2004 RF1 score: 191.25 (7/10) - scored as Jaguar.
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Ferrari

Having won the Constructor's Championship in both 2007 and 2008, Ferrari expected a strong 2009. Unfortunately their car wasn't a match for some of the other teams during the first part of the season and when Massa was sidelined following his accident in Hungary their challenge was effectively over. In 2010 they have arguably the strongest driver pairing in Alonso and Massa. If the car is good they'll be very difficult to beat.
2009 RF1 score: 337.0 (4/10)
2008 RF1 score: 466.25 (1/11)
2007 RF1 score: 414.5 (1/11)
2006 RF1 score: 440.25 (1/11)
2005 RF1 score: 351.5 (3/10)
2004 RF1 score: 517.75 (1/10)
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Williams

2009 was another underperforming year for Williams. The driver line-up changes for 2010 with the highly experienced Barrichello and exciting Hülkenberg joining the team. Williams will be aiming to be regular points finishers in 2010 with possibly a podium here and there if the Cosworth engine delivers.
2009 RF1 score: 278.13 (7/10)
2008 RF1 score: 338.25 (6/11)
2007 RF1 score: 249.5 (4/11)
2006 RF1 score: 182.25 (10/11)
2005 RF1 score: 256.0 (6/10)
2004 RF1 score: 318.25 (5/10)
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Renault

2009 was not a good year for the Renault team. Not only was their car off the pace but race fixing allegations began to surface and the team eventually admitted asking Piquet Jr to crash during the 2008 Singapore GP. This saw a major shakeup in the team and Renault even considered leaving the sport. The driver line-up is all new for 2010 with Kubica (a proven race winner) partnering Petrov, the first Russian to drive in F1.
2009 RF1 score: 260.25 (8/10)
2008 RF1 score: 347.25 (4/11)
2007 RF1 score: 273.0 (3/11)
2006 RF1 score: 400.75 (2/11)
2005 RF1 score: 377.0 (2/10)
2004 RF1 score: 352.0 (2/10)
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Force India

2009 was a landmark year for Force India. They scored their first pole position, first championship points and first podium. On the back of this improvement, the Mercedes engine and the increase in the number of places awarded points in 2010 expect them to score more regularly.
2009 RF1 score: 259.25 (9/10)
2008 RF1 score: 152.0 (10/11)
2007 RF1 score: 195.5 (7/11) - scored as Spyker.
2006 RF1 score: 187.00 (7/11) - scored as Midland F1.
2005 RF1 score: 289.5 (7/10) - scored as Jordan.
2004 RF1 score: 172.25 (10/10) - scored as Jordan.
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Toro Rosso

After achieving their first win in 2008, much was expected from Toro Rosso in 2009. Unfortunately their car was slow and, although it improved during the season, the team had a poor year. They have stuck with the same young driver line-up that ended the 2009 season and will want to be much stronger in 2010.
2009 RF1 score: 199.5 (10/10)
2008 RF1 score: 283.0 (8/11)
2007 RF1 score: 153.75 (10/11)
2006 RF1 score: 251.00 (5/11)
2005 RF1 score: 185.0 (10/10) - scored as Minardi.
2004 RF1 score: 175.5 (9/10) - scored as Minardi.
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Lotus

One of the greatest names in motorsport returns to the F1 grid this year. It's sixteen years since Lotus last competed and they won't be returning just to make up the numbers. They have a strong driver line-up and a host of well-known F1 people in the team. Expect them to be one of the best new teams and challenging some of the more experienced teams.
2009 RF1 score: Did not compete
2008 RF1 score: Did not compete
2007 RF1 score: Did not compete
2006 RF1 score: Did not compete
2005 RF1 score: Did not compete
2004 RF1 score: Did not compete
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HRT F1

HRT F1 (Hispania Racing Team F1) is one of the new teams in F1. They are yet to run their car or even announce the driver that will partner Bruno Senna. Whilst HRT F1 are adamant that they will be on the grid in Bahrain many in the sport remain sceptical. Time will tell.
2009 RF1 score: Did not compete
2008 RF1 score: Did not compete
2007 RF1 score: Did not compete
2006 RF1 score: Did not compete
2005 RF1 score: Did not compete
2004 RF1 score: Did not compete
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Virgin

Virgin are a new team for 2010 but, unlike Campos and US F1, Virgin have joined the other teams for the second test in Jerez. The Virgin car has been designed entirely on a computer with no wind tunnel testing at all.
2009 RF1 score: Did not compete
2008 RF1 score: Did not compete
2007 RF1 score: Did not compete
2006 RF1 score: Did not compete
2005 RF1 score: Did not compete
2004 RF1 score: Did not compete
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BMW-Sauber

After a great season in 2008, BMW-Sauber were expected to deliver a fast car in 2009 and challenge for both championships. Sadly the car was slow and, in July, BMW announced they would leave the sport at the end of the 2009 season. The team has been bought back by Peter Sauber and despite their difficulties the 2010 car has been very impressive in pre-season testing.
2009 RF1 score: 283.12 (6/10)
2008 RF1 score: 454.0 (2/11)
2007 RF1 score: 281.25 (2/11)
2006 RF1 score: 237.5 (7/11)
2005 RF1 score: 233.5 (7/10)
2004 RF1 score: 334.5 (3/10)
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2010 Calendar

  1. Bahrain Grand Prix (Sakhir) - 14/03/10
  2. Australian Grand Prix (Melbourne) - 28/03/10
  3. Malaysian Grand Prix (Kuala Lumpur) - 04/04/10
  4. Chinese Grand Prix (Shanghai) - 18/04/10
  5. Spanish Grand Prix (Catalunya) - 09/05/10
  6. Monaco Grand Prix (Monte Carlo) - 16/05/10
  7. Turkish Grand Prix (Istanbul) - 30/05/10
  8. Canadian Grand Prix (Montreal) - 13/06/10
  9. European Grand Prix (Valencia) - 27/06/10
  10. British Grand Prix (Silverstone) - 11/07/10
  11. German Grand Prix (Hockenheim) - 25/07/10
  12. Hungarian Grand Prix (Budapest) - 01/08/10
  13. Belgian Grand Prix (Spa-Francorchamps) - 29/08/10
  14. Italian Grand Prix (Monza) - 12/09/10
  15. Singapore Grand Prix (Singapore) - 26/09/10
  16. Japanese Grand Prix (Suzuka) - 10/10/10
  17. Korean Grand Prix (Yeongam) - 24/10/10
  18. Brazilian Grand Prix (Sao Paulo) - 07/11/10
  19. Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (Yas Marina) - 14/11/10

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