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fter a season of heated rivalry the battle for the world championship comes down to the wire at the season ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix this weekend.

Having dominated the year, the world is set for another instalment of the enthralling duel between Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg as they battle for the world championship.

The pair have been locked in a rivalry which has boiled over at times this year, providing plenty of intrigue and entertainment in a season where Mercedes has proved difficult to beat.

Hamilton heads into the race with a 17-point lead but the controversial introduction of the double points rule means he will still need to finish third if Rosberg wins the race to scoop a second title.

After breaking Hamilton’s run of five consecutive wins in Brazil, Rosberg’s title hopes are very much alive ensuring there could easily be another twist in the tale of the 2014 season.

One thing that is for certain is the tension levels inside the Mercedes garage are set to reach breaking point in what will be a pressure filled title decider.

While the title battle will take centre stage, there are plenty of subplots this weekend headlined by Caterham F1’s rebirth.

After being plunged into administration following an ownership dispute, the Leafield-based squad has successfully raised almost £2 Million($4 Million AUD) to compete in the final round through an ambitious crowdfunding project.

After missing the last two races, administrators are hoping the appearance will help find a new buyer to save the team from following in the footsteps of Marussia, who folded earlier this month.

Hamilton v Rosberg: The Decider

5 EDITORIAL/CONTENTS

10 CIRCUIT GUIDE

12 ENTRY LIST AND SEASON

STATISTICS

14 PREVIOUS WINNERS

16 CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS

18 INFINITI RED BULL RACING

19 SCUDERIA FERRARI

20 MCLAREN MERCEDES

21 LOTUS F1 TEAM

22 MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS F1 TEAM

23 SAUBER F1 TEAM

24 SAHARA FORCE INDIA F1 TEAM

25 WILLIAMS

27 SCUDERIA TORO ROSSO

29 RECENT CHAMPIONS

30 TV TIMES

ContentsIN EVERY ISSUE!

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FLASHBACK

ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX 2012Kimi Raikkonen recorded his 19th grand prix victory following a memorable drive to the chequered flag at the 2012 Abu Dhabi...9

COVER STORY

HAMILTON AND ROSBERG POISED FOR TITLE SHOWDOWNIt has been reminiscent of a Hollywood script. Two childhood friends, two team-mates...7

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t has been reminiscent of a Hollywood script. Two childhood friends, two team-mates torn apart by the lure of a

Formula 1 world championship.This weekend Yas Marina is set to provide

the location for the final chapter of the Lewis Hamilton v Nico Rosberg rivalry which is worthy of a place among F1’s greatest title battles.

At the start of the year all the focus surrounding F1 was on the radical introduction of quieter hybrid power units that perceived by many have ruined the sport.

However, 18 races on and much of that talk has been eclipsed by a truly gripping title battle, producing drama, acrimony and great racing from two protagonists desperate for glory.

After a strong pre-season, Hamilton was fully aware that this was a real chance to stake a claim for a second world title to prove he belongs among the sport’s greatest drivers.

Likewise in the opposite corner Rosberg came into the season with the reputation

Duel in the Desert: Hamilton and Rosberg poised for title showdownI

of a driver more than capable of winning races, but yet to prove he is of world champion material.

The two drivers coupled with a strong car was always set to produce fireworks but few predicted just how fierce the rivalry would become.

Having grown up together during their karting days, it seemed likely the relationship would become strained under the pressure of performing at the highest level.

The warning signs first appeared in Bahrain where the pair produced a breathtaking dice for the victory which was won by Hamilton. Although, Rosberg had used a banned engine mode while attacking the Brit on the track which brought about the first crack in the relationship.

In Spain, Hamilton pipped his team-mate to victory once again but this time he had used the same engine mode to defend from Rosberg in the closing stages upsetting the German.

However, at Monaco the relationship broke down when Rosberg made a mistake

in the dying moments of qualifying which brought out the yellow flags, a move Hamilton, who was denied pole position, thought was a deliberate act to sabotage his chances. Rosberg went on to win while Hamilton declared their friendship was over.

But worse was to come when the pair collided on track at Belgium during the opening lap while fighting for the lead. Rosberg survived the clash to finish second, while Hamilton was forced into a retirement, leaving him 29 points adrift of his rival.

Since Spa the fireworks have been dampened somewhat but the rivalry has continued to simmer developing into a mental battle. Hamilton has edged the tussle recording five wins from the last six races to move into a 17 point lead ahead of this weekend’s Abu Dhabi finale.

It has been a season full of twists and turns with the pair both enjoying spells with a comfortable championship lead, but the duel in the desert at Yas Marina will emerge as the true test.

With 10 race wins to his name this year, Hamilton heads into the pressure filled

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finale as the favourite but the introduction of double points means he cannot afford to relax either. Although a second place finish will be enough for him to claim the title even if Rosberg wins the race.

With the pressure of having not won a world championship since 2008 on his shoulders, the Brit is confident he can deliver.

“People talk about how long it’s been since I won the title - but I honestly feel like I’m fighting for my first World Championship all over again,” said Hamilton.

“Sure, I’m older and maybe a little bit wiser than I was back then. I’ve learnt a lot in the years since 2008 - but I’m still the same driver.

“I still have the same hunger, the same will to win, and I’ve been giving it everything I’ve got from the word go this season.

“I’ve had ups and downs along the way - but I’ve never once given up. I’ve managed to fight my way back from whatever has come my way and my approach doesn’t change for this race.

“I’ve got a good record at the Abu Dhabi circuit. I’m feeling relaxed, I’m feeling confident and I’m ready to win.”

While Rosberg will play the underdog role the chance to lift a maiden world championship will spur him on this weekend having been boosted by his victory over his rival in Brazil.

With nothing to lose and everything to gain, the German is in a position where he can attack from the outset.

“It won’t be easy, but I’ll be full attack -

HAMILTON V ROSBERG RIVALRY TIMELINEAustralia Rosberg makes the perfect

start scoring a win while Hamilton is forced to retire with a mechanical failure.

Bahrain The pair go head-to-head for victory producing a sequence of breathtaking passing moves before Hamilton claims the win. Although, Rosberg had used an banned engine mode to attack Hamilton.

Spain After three consecutive wins Hamilton pipped Rosberg to the victory but this time the Brit had used the banned engine mode used by Rosberg in Bahrain to defend his position.

Monaco Rosberg makes a mistake at the Mirabeau in qualifying forcing Hamilton to abandon his effort to scoop pole. The Brit is adamant the mistake was a deliberate ploy to stop him from securing pole. Rosberg wins the race from pole and takes the lead in the championship. Hamilton refused to acknowledge Rosberg on the podium ad declared they were no longer friends.

Hungary The rivalry reared its head once again in Hungary when the pair became locked in a battle for the race win while on different strategies. Hamilton was instructed to let his team-mate on fresher tyres through but he failed to adhere to the command. Hamilton finished third while Rosberg was fourth. The German continued to lead the championship.

Belgium Hamilton and Rosberg collide on the opening lap of the race while battling for the lead ending the Brit’s victory hopes. Rosberg finishes seocnd but receives boos on the podium, while Hamilton suffers a retirement and a 29 point deficit in the championship.

Abu Dhabi Hamilton leads Rosberg by 17 points having won five of the last six races. The Brit forced Rosberg to make mistakes while in the lead of races at Italy, Russia and America.

just as I have been all season", said Rosberg.“Although this has been my first year

fighting for a World Championship, I’ve never felt more comfortable than I have done this year.

“There have been difficult moments just as there have been amazing moments - but this is what Formula 1 is all about and I hope that everyone watching at home has enjoyed the story of this battle as much as I have.

“Win or lose, double points or no double points, I feel proud of what I have achieved this year. I go into this race with no fear and with every belief that this can be my title. It’s not over until that flag drops.”

Title Decider Permutations

Hamilton can win the title if:• he wins or is second• is third, fourth or fifth and Rosberg does not win• is sixth and Rosberg does not finish in the top two• is seventh or eighth and Rosberg does not finish in the top three• is ninth and Rosberg does not finish in the top four• is 10th or retires and Rosberg does not finish in the top five

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Kimi Raikkonen recorded his 19th grand prix victory following a memorable drive to the chequered flag at the 2012 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

The race will forever be remembered for two humorous radio comments from the Finn to his race engineer while on the way to victory.

McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton had led the way from pole position but a fuel pressure problem forced the Brit to retire from the lead after 19 laps.

Following a rapid start from fourth on the grid, it was Raikkonen who inherited the lead from Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso.

While Raikkonen continued to build his advantage, the attention switched to the radio conversation between the 2007 world champion and his race engineer. A message informing Raikkonen of the gap to Alonso behind was met with a curt reply, “just leave me alone, I know what I’m doing.”

He then produced another comedic reply when asked to warm up his tyres behind a

late Safety Car: “Yes, yes, yes, yes, I’m doing all the tyres. You don’t have to remind every second”, said Raikkonen.

Despite the Safety Car, which was deployed for a crash caused by Sergio Perez, Raikkonen held on to take the win by just eight tenths of a second from a hard charging Alonso.

Red Bull Racing’s Sebastian Vettel filled the final place on the podium ahead of McLaren’s Jenson Button and the Williams of Pastor Maldonado.

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2012

FLASHBACK

Rosberg can win the title if:• he wins and Hamilton is no better than third• is second and Hamilton is no better than sixth• is third and Hamilton is no better than seventh• is fourth and Hamilton is no better than ninth• is fifth and Hamilton is no better than 10th

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YAS MARINAS CIRCUIT

Circuit Guide

The Yas Marina circuit contains very little high speed content. Aside from Turns One to Four, the majority of the 21 corner lap comprises low-speed corners and straights. One surprising result of the track layout is the lack of overtaking, as demonstrated particularly prominently during the title-deciding race in 2010.

Although there is an extremely long straight between Turns Seven and Eight, speed onto and along that straight is entirely dependent on being able to stay close to the car in front through the preceding low-speed, low grip grandstand section.

The 2014 breed of cars have proven to be easier to follow than their predecessors, with overtaking more prevalent that seen in recent years. However, making a pass will still be far from an easy task around this particular circuit. Tyres

The past two seasons have seen the

medium and soft tyre allocated for Abu

Dhabi, with 2012 / 2013 proving to be predominantly one / two stop races respectively. This time around, however, the soft and supersoft have been nominated - an aggressive choice given that the previous years’ race saw the option tyre complete just a handful of laps before being replaced by primes for the following two stints.

Although the 2014 compounds are, as a guide, around half a step harder than their predecessors, this season could well see a three stop race in Abu Dhabi. As demonstrated in Brazil, this can lead to differing strategy calls, multiple changes of position and the potential for plenty of entertaining battles throughout the field.

Fuel Consumption

Abu Dhabi lies towards the upper end

of the scale in terms of fuel consumption. However, there have yet to be notable dramas at any circuit from a fuel perspective - and there have been a number where this should be more of a factor than at the Yas Marina. The drivers have coped impressively well with restrictions on fuel

usage this season so, while theoretically a consideration, this is not a pressing concern.

Twilight Running

This is one of a growing number of races

which take place going into dusk, resulting in significant variations in track temperature between sessions across the weekend. Whereas, at a more regular event, ambient and track temperatures may fluctuate by between five and ten degrees, the shift in Abu Dhabi is far greater. This can affect track performance by over half a second per lap which, while not of concern, is a factor which must be accounted for in an appropriate manner to ensure that a team does not lose its way on setup.

An overheating problem in P1, for example, will not be as prominent during P2. Over-compensating for this would therefore risk taking the wrong path in terms of balance. Teams will have Singapore and Bahrain in particular to draw from in terms of prior experience of this phenomenon, however it is certainly a noteworthy consideration.

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2014 Formula 1 World Championship Entry List

Season Statistics

# Driver Team Chassis Engine

1 Sebastian VETTEL (DEU) Infiniti Red Bull Racing RB10 Renault

3 Daniel RICCIARDO (AUS) Infiniti Red Bull Racing RB10 Renault

44 Lewis HAMILTON (GBR) Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team W05 Mercedes

6 Nico ROSBERG (DEU) Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team W05 Mercedes

14 Fernando ALONSO (ESP) Scuderia Ferrari F14T Ferrari

7 Kimi RAIKKONEN (FIN) Scuderia Ferrari F14T Ferrari

8 Romain GROSJEAN (FRA) Lotus F1 Team E22 Renault

13 Pastor MALDONADO (VEN) Lotus F1 Team E22 Renault

22 Jenson BUTTON (GBR McLaren Mercedes MP4-29 Mercedes

20 Kevin MAGNUSSEN (DEN) McLaren Mercedes MP4-29 Mercedes

27 Nico HULKENBERG (DEU) Sahara Force India F1 Team VJM07 Mercedes

11 Sergio PEREZ (MEX) Sahara Force India F1 Team VJM07 Mercedes

99 Adrian SUTIL (DEU) Sauber F1 Team C33 Ferrari

21 Esteban GUTIERREZ (MEX) Sauber F1 Team C33 Ferrari

25 Jean-Eric VERGNE (FRA) Scuderia Toro Rosso STR9 Renault

26 Danill KVYAT (RUS) Scuderia Toro Rosso STR9 Renault

19 Felipe MASSA (BRA) Williams Martini Racing FW36 Mercedes

77 Valtteri BOTTAS (FIN) Williams Martini Racing FW36 Mercedes

10 Kamui Kobayashi (JPN) Caterham Renault CT05 Renault

Pole Positions

Driver Poles

Nico ROSBERG 10

Lewis HAMILTON 7

Felipe MASSA 1

Wins

Driver Wins

Lewis HAMILTON 10

Nico ROSBERG 5

Daniel RICCIARDO 3

Podiums

Driver Podiums

Nico ROSBERG 15

Lewis HAMILTON 15

Daniel RICCIARDO 8

Valtteri BOTTAS 5

Sebastian VETTEL 4

Fernando ALONSO 2

Felipe MASSA 2

Kevin MAGNUSSEN 1

Jenson BUTTON 1

Sergio PEREZ 1

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PREVIOUS ABU DHABI GP WINNERS Year Driver Car Location

2013 Sebastian Vettel Red Bull-Renault Yas Marina

2012 Kimi Raikkonen Lotus-Renault Yas Marina

2011 Lewis Hamilton McLaren-Mercedes Yas Marina

2010 Sebastian Vettel Red Bull Renault Yas Marina

2009 Sebastian Vettel Red Bull Renault Yas Marina

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CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGSWORLD DRIVERS CHAMPIONSHIP

Pos Driver Nat Car Points

1 Lewis Hamilton GBR Mercedes 334

2 Nico Rosberg DEU Mercedes 317

3 Daniel Ricciardo AUS Red Bull-Renault 214

4 Sebastian Vettel DEU Red Bull-Renault 159

5 Fernando Alonso ESP Ferrari 157

6 Valtteri Bottas FIN Williams-Mercedes 156

7 Jenson Button GBR McLaren-Mercedes 106

8 Felipe Massa BRA Williams-Mercedes 98

9 Nico Hulkenberg DEU Force India Mercedes 80

10 Kevin Magnussen DEN McLaren-Mercedes 55

11 Kimi Raikkonen FIN Ferrari 53

12 Sergio Perez MEX Force India Mercedes 47

13 Jean-Eric Vergne FRA Toro Rosso-Renault 22

14 Romain Grosjean FRA Lotus-Renault 8

15 Daniil Kvyat RUS Toro Rosso-Renault 8

16 Jules Bianchi FRA Marussia-Ferrari 2

17 Pastor Maldonado VEN Lotus-Renault 2

18 Adrian Sutil DEU Sauber-Ferrari 0

19 Marcus Ericsson SWE Caterham-Renault 0

20 Esteban Gutierrez MEX Sauber-Ferrari 0

21 Max Chilton GBR Marussia-Ferrari 0

22 Kamui Kobayashi JPN Caterham-Renault 0

WORLD CONSTRUCTORS CHAMPIONSHIPPos Constructor Points

1 Mercedes 615

2 Red Bull-Renault 373

3 Williams-Mercedes 254

4 Ferrari 210

5 McLaren-Mercedes 161

6 Force India-Mercedes 127

7 Toro Rosso-Renault 30

8 Lotus-Renault 10

9 Marussia-Ferrari 2

10 Sauber-Ferrari 0

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TEAM: INFINITI RED BULL RACING CAR: RB10

Date of Birth: July 3, 1987Born: Heppenheim, GermanyF1 Debut: 2007 United States GPBest Championship Finish: 1st x4 2010-2013 2013 Championship Finish: 1st Career Highlights: Four-time F1 world champion 2010-2013, Youngest F1 Race winner 2008 Italian GP aged 21, 2006 F3 Euro Series runner-up, 2004 Formula BMW ADAC runner-up FAST FACTS Last Round (Brazil), Q: 6th F: 5th2013 Abu Dhabi GP, Q: 2nd F: 1st

F1 CAREER STATS Race Starts: 139Race Wins: 39 First Race Win: 2008 Italian GP

(Monza) Best Qualifying: 1st x45 Podiums: 67First Podium: 2008 Italian GP (Monza)Last Podium: 2014 Japanese GP 2014 SEASON Championship Position: 4thRace Starts: 18Race Results: (DNF,3,6,5,4,DNF, 3, DNF,5,4,7,5,6,2,3,8,7,5) Best Finish: 2nd (Singapore) Average Race Finish: 4.9Retirement Rate: 16.7% DNF Mechanical: 3DNF Accident: 0Race Qualifying: (12,2,10,3,15,4, 3,12,2,6,2,3,8,4,9,10, 22,6) Best Race Qualifying: 2nd (Malaysia, Great Britain, Hungary) Average Qualifying: 6.5

#1 LAST RACE: 5THABU DHABI 2013: 1ST

LAST ROUND – BRAZIL (ROUND 18)Q: 6th F: 5th

ABU DHABI GP RECORD 2013, Q: 2nd F: 1st2012, Q: 24th F: 3rd2011, Q: 1st F: DNF2010, Q: 1st F: 1st2009, Q: 2nd F: 1st

CAREER ABU DHABI GP STATS Debut: 2009Starts: 5Finishes: 4Best Race Finish: 1st (2009,2010,2013)Best Qualifying: 1st x2 (23010, 2011)Average Race Finish: 1.5Average Race Qualifying: 6.0

#3 LAST RACE: DNFABU DHABI 2013: 16TH

TEAM: INFINITI RED BULL RACING CAR: RB10

Daniel Ricciardo Date of Birth: July 1, 1989Born: Perth, AustraliaF1 Debut: 2011 British GPBest Championship Finish: 14th 20132013 Championship Finish: 14th Career Highlights: 2009 British F3 Champion, World Series by Renault 2010 runner-up, Won 2014 Canadian GP FAST FACTS Last Round (Brazil), Q: 9th F: DNF2013 Abu Dhabi GP, Q: 9th F: 16th

F1 CAREER STATS Race Starts: 69Race Wins: 3First Race Win: 2014 Canada GPBest Qualifying: 2nd (Australia,China 2014) Podiums: 7First Podium: 2014 Spain

Last Podium: 2014 United States

2014 SEASON Championship Position: 3rdRace Starts: 18Race Results: (DSQ,DNF 4,4,3,3,1,8,3,6,1,1,5,3,4,7,3,DNF) Best Finish: 1st (Canada, Hungary, Belgium) Average Race Finish: 3.7 (DSQ, DNF,)Retirement Rate: 11.1% DNF Mechanical: 2DNF Accident: 0Race Qualifying: (2,5,13,2,3,3,6,5,8,5,4,5,9,3,6,6,5,9) Best Race Qualifying: 2nd (Australia, China) Average Qualifying: 5.5

LAST ROUND – BRAZIL (ROUND 18)Q: 9th F: DNF

ABU DHABI GP RECORD 2013, Q: 9th F: 16th

2012, Q: 16th F: 10th2011, Q: 20th F: DNF

CAREER ABU DHABI GP STATS Debut: 2011Starts: 3Finishes: 2Best Race Finish: 10th (2012)Best Qualifying: 9th (2013)Average Race Finish: 13.0Average Race Qualifying: 15.0

Fernando Alonso

TEAM: SCUDERIA FERRARI CAR: F14 T

Date of Birth: July 29, 1981Born: Oviedo, Spain F1 Debut: 2001 Australian Grand PrixBest Championship Finish: 1st (2005, 2006)2013 Championship Finish: 2nd Career Highlights: 2005-2006 F1 World Champion, 2010,2012,2013 F1 World Championship runner-up 1999 Euro Open byNissan Champion

FAST FACTS Last Round (Brazil), Q: 8th F: 6th2013 Abu Dhabi GP Q: 10th F: 5th

F1 CAREER STATS Race Starts: 233Race Wins: 32First Race Win: 2003 Hungarian GPBest Qualifying: 1st x22Podiums: 97

First Podium: 2003 Malaysian Grand PrixLast Podium: 2014 Hungary Grand Prix

2014 SEASON Championship Position: 5thRace Starts: 18Race Results: (4,4,9,3,6,4,6,5,6,5,2,2,7,DNF,4,DNF,6,6,6) Best Finish: 2nd (Hungary) Average Race Finish: 5.2Retirement Rate: 11.1% DNF Mechanical: 2DNF Accident: 0Race Qualifying: (5,4,9,5,7,5,7,4,16,7,5,4,7,5,5,7,6,8) Best Race Qualifying: 4th (Malaysia, Austria, Belgium) Average Qualifying: 6.4

#14 LAST RACE: 6THABU DHABI 2013: 5TH


ABU DHABI GP RECORD 2013, Q: 10th F: 5th2012, Q: 6th F: 2nd2011, Q: 5th F: 2nd2010, Q: 3rd F: 7th2009, Q: 15th F: 14th

CAREER ABU DHABI GP STATS Debut: 2009Starts: 5Finishes: 5Best Race Finish: 2nd (2011,2012)Best Qualifying: 3rd (2010)Average Race Finish: 6.0Average Race Qualifying: 7.8

#7 LAST RACE: 7THABU DHABI 2013: DNF

TEAM: SCUDERIA FERRARI CAR: F14 T

Kimi RaikkonenDate of Birth: October 17, 1979Born: Espoo, Finland F1 Debut: 2001 Australian Grand PrixBest Championship Finish: 1st (2007)2013 Championship Finish: 5thCareer Highlights: 2007 F1 World Champion, 2003, 2005 F1 World Championship runner-up, 2000 Formula Renault UKChampion FAST FACTS Last Round (Brazil), Q: 10th F: 7th2013 Abu Dhabi GP, Q: 22nd F: DNF

F1 CAREER STATS Race Starts: 210Race Wins: 20First Race Win: 2003 Malaysian Grand PrixBest Qualifying: 1st x16Podiums: 77

First Podium: 2002 Australian Grand PrixLast Podium: 2013 Korean Grand Prix

2014 SEASON Championship Position: 11thRace Starts: 18Race Results: (7,12,10,8,7,12,10,10, DNF,11,6,4,9,8,12,9,13,7) Best Finish: 4th (Belgium) Average Race Finish: 9.1Retirement Rate: 5.6%DNF Mechanical: 0DNF Accident: 1Race Qualifying: (11,6, 5,11,6,6,10,8,18,12,16,8,11,7,10,8,8,10) Best Race Qualifying: 5th (Bahrain) Average Qualifying: 9.5


ABU DHABI GP RECORD 2013, Q: 22nd F: DNF

2012, Q: 4th F: 1st2011, Did not compete2010, Did not compete2009, Q:11th F: 12th

CAREER ABU DHABI GP STATS Debut: 2009Starts: 3Finishes: 2Best Race Finish: 1st (2012)Best Qualifying: 4th (2012)Average Race Finish: 7.0Average Race Qualifying: 12.3

Jenson Button

TEAM: MCLAREN-MERCEDES CAR: MP4-29

Date of Birth: January 19, 1980Born: Frome, Great BritainF1 Debut: 2000 Australian Grand PrixBest Championship Finish: 1st (2009)2013 Championship Finish: 9thCareer Highlights: 2009 F1 World Champion, 2011 F1 runner up, 1998 British Formula Ford Champion

FAST FACTS Last Round (Brazil), Q: 5th F: 4th2013 Abu Dhabi GP, Q: 12th F: 12th

F1 CAREER STATS Race Starts: 266Race Wins: 15First Race Win: 2006 Hungarian Grand PrixBest Qualifying: 1st x 8Podiums: 50First Podium: 2004 Malaysian Grand Prix

Last Podium: 2014 Australian Grand Prix

2014 SEASON Championship Position: 7thRace Starts: 18Race Results: (3,6,17,11,11,6,4,11,4,8,10,6,8,DNF,5,4,12,4) Best Finish: 3rd (Australia) Average Race Finish: 7.6Retirement Rate: 5.6% DNF Mechanical: 1DNF Accident: 0Race Qualifying: (10,10, 6,12,8,12,9,11,3,11,7,10,6,11,8,4,12,5) Best Race Qualifying: 3rd (Great Britain) Average Qualifying: 8.6



ABU DHABI GP RECORD 2013, Q:12th F: 12th2012, Q: 5th F: 4th2011, Q: 3rd F: 3rd2010, Q: 4th F: 3rd2009, Q: 5th F: 3rd

CAREER ABU DHABI GP STATS Debut: 2009Starts: 5Finishes: 5Best Race Finish: 3rd (2009, 2010, 2011)Best Qualifying: 3rd (2011)Average Race Finish: 5,0Average Race Qualifying: 5.8

#20 LAST RACE: 9THABU DHABI 2013: DNC

TEAM: MCLAREN-MERCEDES CAR: MP4-29

Kevin MagnussenDate of Birth: January 5, 1992Born: Roskilde, DenmarkF1 Debut: 2014 Australian Grand PrixBest Championship Finish: N/A2013 Championship Finish: N/ACareer Highlights: 2013 Formula Renault 3.5 champion, 2011 British F3 Runner-up

FAST FACTS Last Round (Brazil), Q: 7th F: 9th2013 Abu Dhabi GP Did not compete

F1 CAREER STATS Race Starts: 18Race Wins: 0First Race Win: N/ABest Qualifying: 4th 2014 Australian Grand PrixPodiums: 1First Podium: 2014 Malaysian Grand Prix

Last Podium: 2014 Australian Grand Prix

2014 SEASON Championship Position: 10thRace Starts: 18Race Results: (2,9,DNF,13,12, 10,9,7,7,9,12,12,10,10,14,5,8,9) Best Finish: 2nd (Australia) Average Race Finish: 9.3Retirement Rate: 5.6% DNF Mechanical: 1DNF Accident: 0Race Qualifying: (4,8, 8,15,14,8,12,6,5,4,21,7,5,9,7,11,7,7) Best Race Qualifying: 4th (Australia, Germany) Average Qualifying: 8.8

LAST ROUND – BRAZIL (ROUND 18) Q: 7th F: 9th

ABU DHABI GP RECORD Debut in 2014

CAREER ABU DHABI GP STATS Debut: 2014Starts: 0Finishes: 0Best Race Finish: N/ABest Qualifying: N/AAverage Race Finish: N/AAverage Race Qualifying: N/A

Romain Grosjean

TEAM: LOTUS F1 TEAM CAR: E22

Date of Birth: April 17, 1986Born: Geneve, Switzerland, French nationalF1 Debut: 2009 European Grand PrixBest Championship Finish: 7th (2013)2013 Championship Finish: 7thCareer Highlights: 2011 GP2 and GP2 Asia Series champion, 2010 Auto GP champion, 2007 F3 EuroSeries champion FAST FACTS Last Round (Brazil), Q: 14th F: 17th2013 Abu Dhabi GP, Q: 6th F: 4th

F1 CAREER STATS Race Starts: 63Race Wins: 0First Race Win: N/A

Best Qualifying: 2nd x1Podiums: 8First Podium: 2012 Bahrain Grand PrixLast Podium: 2013 USA Grand Prix

2014 SEASON Championship Position: 14thRace Starts: 18Race Results: (DNF,11,12,DNF,8,8, DNF, 14,12, DNF, DNF, DNF, 16,16,15,17,11,17) Best Finish: 8th (Spain, Monaco) Average Race Finish: 12.8Retirement Rate: 33.3% DNF Mechanical: 5DNF Accident: 1Race Qualifying: (20,15, 16, 10,10,14, 14,22,11, 14,14,15,17,13,16,15,16,14) Best Race Qualifying: 5th (Spain) Average Qualifying: 14.8



ABU DHABI GP RECORD 2013, Q: 6th F: 4th2012, Q: 9th F: DNF2009, Q: 19th F: 18th



TEAM: LOTUS F1 TEAM CAR: E22

Pastor Maldonado Date of Birth: March 10, 1985Born: Maracay, VenezuelaF1 Debut: 2011 Australian Grand PrixBest Championship Finish: 15 (2012)2013 Championship Finish: 18thCareer Highlights: Spanish Grand Prix victory 2012, 2010 GP2 champion 2006 Formula Renault 3.5 3rd FAST FACTS Last Round (Brazil), Q: 16th F: 12th2013 Abu Dhabi GP Q: 14th F: 11th

F1 CAREER STATS Race Starts: 76Race Wins: 1 First Race Win: 2012 Spanish Grand PrixBest Qualifying: 1st 2012 Spanish Grand PrixPodiums: 1

First Podium: 2012 Spanish Grand PrixLast Podium: 2012 Spanish Grand Prix

2014 SEASON Championship Position: 16thRace Starts: 18Race Results: (DNF,DNF,14,14,15, DNS, DNF,12,17,12,13, DNF,14,12,16,18,9,12) Best Finish: 9th (United States) Average Race Finish: 13.7Retirement Rate: 22.2% DNF Mechanical: 4DNF Accident: 0Race Qualifying: (21,16, 17,22,22,15, 17,13,20,18,20,17,16,18,22,21,10,16) Best Race Qualifying: 10th (United States) Average Qualifying: 17.8


ABU DHABI GP RECORD 2013, Q: 14th F: 11th2012, Q: 3rd F: 5th2011, Q: 23rd F: 14th

CAREER ABU DHABI GP STATS Debut: 2011Starts: 3Finishes: 3Best Race Finish: 5th (2012)Best Qualifying: 3rd (2012)Average Race Finish: 10.0Average Race Qualifying: 13.3

Nico Rosberg

TEAM: MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS F1 TEAM CAR: W05

Date of Birth: June 27, 1985Born: Wiesbaden, Germany F1 Debut: 2006 Bahrain Grand PrixBest Championship Finish: 6th (2013)2013 Championship Finish: 6th Career Highlights: 2005 GP2 Champion British F3 Champion, 2002 Formula BMW ADAC Champion FAST FACTS Last Round (Brazil), Q: 1st F: 1st2013 Abu Dhabi GP Q: 3rd F: 3rd

F1 CAREER STATS Race Starts: 165Race Wins: 8First Race Win: 2012 Chinese GPBest Qualifying: 1st x 9Podiums: 26First Podium: 2008 Australian Grand

PrixLast Podium: 2014 Brazilian Grand Prix

2014 SEASON Championship Position: 2ndRace Starts: 18Race Results: (1,2,2,2,2,1,2,1, DNF,1,4,2,2,DNF,2,2,2,1) Best Finish: 1st (Australia, Monaco, Austria, Germany, Brazil) Average Race Finish: 1.7Retirement Rate: 11.1% DNF Mechanical: 2DNF Accident: 0Race Qualifying: (3,3,1,4,2,1,1,3,1,1,1,1,2,2,1,2,1,1) Best Race Qualifying: 1st (Bahrain, Monaco, Canada, Great Britain, Germany, Hungary, Belgium, Japan, United States, Brazil) Average Qualifying: 1.8

#6 LAST RACE: 1STABU DHABI 2013: 3RD

LAST ROUND – BRAZIL (ROUND 18)Q: 1st F: 1st

ABU DHABI GP RECORD 2013, Q: 3rd F: 3rd2012, Q: 7th F: DNF2011, Q: 7th F: 6th2010, Q: 9th F: 4th2009, Q: 9th F: 9th

CAREER ABU DHABI GP STATS Debut: 2009Starts: 5Finishes: 4Best Race Finish: 3rd (2013)Best Qualifying: 3rd (2013)Average Race Finish: 5.5Average Race Qualifying: 7.0

#44 LAST RACE: 2NDABU DHABI 2013: 7TH

TEAM: MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS F1 TEAM CAR: W05

Lewis HamiltonDate of Birth: January 7, 1985Born: Tewin, Great BritainF1 Debut: 2007 Australian Grand PrixBest Championship Finish: 1st (2008)2013 Championship Finish: 4th Career Highlights: 2008 F1 World champion 2007 F1 World Championship runner-up, 2006 GP2 Champion British F3 Champion, 2005 F3 EuroSeries Champion FAST FACTS Last Round (Brazil), Q: 2nd F: 2nd2013 Abu Dhabi GP, Q: 4th F:7th

F1 CAREER STATS Race Starts: 147Race Wins: 32First Race Win: 2007 Canadian GPBest Qualifying: 1st x 35 Podiums: 69First Podium: 2007 Australian GP

Last Podium: 2014 Brazilian Grand Prix

2014 SEASON Championship Position: 1stRace Starts: 18Race Results: (DNF,1,1,1,1,2, DNF, 2,1,3,3,DNF,1,1,1,1,1,2) Best Finish: 1st (Malaysia, Bahrain, China,Spain, Great Britain, Italy, Singapore, Japan, Russia, United States) Average Race Finish: 1.5Retirement Rate: 16.7% DNF Mechanical: 3DNF Accident: 0Race Qualifying: (1,1,2,1,1,2, 2,9,6,21,22,2,1,1,2,1,2,2) Best Race Qualifying: 1st x2 (Australia, Malaysia, China, Spain, Italy, Singapore, Russia) Average Qualifying: 4.3

LAST ROUND – BRAZIL (ROUND 18)Q: 2nd F: 2nd

ABU DHABI GP RECORD 2013, Q: 4th F: 7th2012, Q: 1st F: DNF2011, Q: 2nd F: 1st2010, Q: 2nd F: 2nd2009, Q: 1st F: DNF

CAREER ABU DHABI GP STATS Debut: 2009Starts: 5Finishes: 3Best Race Finish: 1st (2011) Best Qualifying: 1st (2009, 2012)Average Race Finish: 3,3Average Race Qualifying: 2.0

Esteban Gutierrez

TEAM: SAUBER F1 TEAM CAR: C33

Date of Birth: August 5, 1991Born: Monterrey, MexicoF1 Debut: 2013 Australian Grand PrixBest Championship Finish: 16th (2013)2013 Championship Finish: 16thCareer Highlights: 2010 GP3 Series champion, 2012 GP2 Series 3rd, 2008 Formula BMW Europe champion


F1 CAREER STATS Race Starts: 37Race Wins: 0First Race Win: N/ABest Qualifying: 8th 2013 Korean Grand Prix

Podiums: 0First Podium: N/ALast Podium: N/A

2014 SEASON Championship Position: 20thRace Starts: 18Race Results: (12,DNF,DNF,16,17,DNF,14,19,DNF,14,DNF,15,20,DNF,13,15,14,14) Best Finish: 12th (Australia) Average Race Finish: 15.3Retirement Rate: 33.3% DNF Mechanical: 2DNF Accident: 4Race Qualifying: (22,12, 15,17,13, 17,DNS,17,19,16,13,20,15,14,15,13,15,11) Best Race Qualifying: 11th (Brazil) Average Qualifying: 15.8



ABU DHABI GP RECORD 2013, Q:16th F: 13th

CAREER ABU DHABI GP STATS Debut: 2013Starts: 1Finishes: 1Best Race Finish: 13thBest Qualifying: 16thAverage Race Finish: 13.0Average Race Qualifying: 16.0


TEAM: SAUBER F1 TEAM CAR: C33

Adrian SutilDate of Birth: January 11, 1983Born: Grafelfing, GermanyF1 Debut: 2007 Australian Grand PrixBest Championship Finish: 9th (2011)2013 Championship Finish: 13thCareer Highlights: 2006 All Japan F3 champion, 2006 Macau Grand Prix 3rd 2003 Formula 3 Euro Series runner-up

FAST FACTS Last Round (Brazil), Q:13th F: 16th2013 Abu Dhabi GP, Q: 17th F: 10th F1 CAREER STATS Race Starts: 127Race Wins: 0First Race Win: N/ABest Qualifying: 2nd 2009 Italian Grand PrixPodiums: 0

First Podium: N/ALast Podium: N/A

2014 SEASON Championship Position: 18thRace Starts: 18Race Results: (11,DNF,DNF,DNF,16,DNF,13,13,13,DNF,11,14,15,DNF,21,16,DNF,16) Best Finish: 11th (Australia, Hungary) Average Race Finish: 14.5Retirement Rate: 38.9% DNF Mechanical: 3DNF Accident: 4Race Qualifying: (13,17, 22, 14,16,18,16,16,13,15,11,14,14,17,14,14,9,13) Best Race Qualifying: 9th (United States) Average Qualifying: 14.8

LAST ROUND – BRAZIL (ROUND 18) Q:13th F: 16th


2012, Did not compete2011, Q: 9th F: 8th2010, Q: 13th F: 13th2009, Q: 17th F:17th


Nico Hulkenberg

TEAM: SAHARA FORCE INDIA F1 TEAM CAR: VJM07

Date of Birth: August 19, 1987Born: Emmerich, GermanyF1 Debut: 2010 Bahrain Grand PrixBest Championship Finish: 10th (2013)2013 Championship Finish: 10thCareer Highlights: 2009 GP2 champion, 2005 Formula ADAC BMW champion


F1 CAREER STATS Race Starts: 76Race Wins: 0First Race Win: N/ABest Qualifying: 1st 2010 Brazilian Grand Prix


2014 SEASON Championship Position: 9thRace Starts: 18Race Results: (6,5,5,6,10,5,5,9,8,7,DNF,10,12,9,8,12,DNF,8) Best Finish: 5th (Malaysia, Bahrain, Monaco, Canada) Average Race Finish: 7.8Retirement Rate: 11.1% DNF Mechanical: 1DNF Accident: 1Race Qualifying: (7,7, 11,8,10,11,11,10,4,9,9,18,13,13,13,17,13,12) Best Race Qualifying: 4th (Great Britain) Average Qualifying: 10.9


LAST ROUND – BRAZIL (ROUND 18) Q: 12th F: 8th ABU DHABI GP RECORD 2013, Q: 5th F: 14th2012, Q: 10th F: DNF2011 Did not compete2010, Q: 15th F: 16th

CAREER ABU DHABI GP STATS Debut: 2010Starts: 3Finishes: 2Best Race Finish: 14th (2013)Best Qualifying: 5th (2013) Average Race Finish: 15.0Average Race Qualifying: 10.0


TEAM: SAHARA FORCE INDIA F1 TEAM CAR: VJM07

Sergio PerezDate of Birth: January 26, 1990Born: Guadalajara, MexicoF1 Debut: 2011 Australian Grand PrixBest Championship Finish: 10th (2012)2013 Championship Finish: 11thCareer Highlights: 2010 GP2 runner up, 2007 British F3 4th


F1 CAREER STATS Race Starts: 74Race Wins: 0First Race Win: N/ABest Qualifying: 4th x 2 2014 Bahrain Grand Prix, 2012 Belgian Grand PrixPodiums: 4First Podium: 2012 Malaysian Grand Prix

Last Podium: 2014 Bahrain Grand Prix

2014 SEASON Championship Position: 12thRace Starts: 18Race Results: (10,DNS,3,9,9, DNF, 11,6,11,10,DNF,8,7,7,10,10,DNF,15) Best Finish: 3rd (Bahrain) Average Race Finish: 9.0Retirement Rate: 11.1%DNF Mechanical: 0DNF Accident: 4Race Qualifying: (16,14, 4,16,11,10,13,15,7,10,12,13,10,15,11,12,11,18) Best Race Qualifying: 4th (Bahrain) Average Qualifying: 12.1



2012, Q: 11th F: 15th2011, Q: 11th F: 11th


Valtteri Bottas

TEAM: WILLIAMS MARTINI RACING CAR: FW36

Date of Birth: August 28, 1989Born: Nastola, FinlandF1 Debut: 2013 Australian Grand PrixBest Championship Finish: 17th 20132013 Championship Finish: 17thCareer Highlights: 2011 GP3 champion, 2010, 2009 Formula 3 Euro Series 3rd


F1 CAREER STATS Race Starts: 37Race Wins: 0First Race Win: N/ABest Qualifying: 3rd 2014 Bahrain Grand PrixPodiums: 5

First Podium: 2014 Austrian Grand Prix Last Podium: 2014 Russian Grand Prix

2014 SEASON Championship Position: 6thRace Starts: 18Race Results: (5,8,8,7,5,DNF, 7,3,2,2,8,3,4,11,6,3,5,10) Best Finish: 2nd (Great Britain, Germany) Average Race Finish: 5.7Retirement Rate: 5.6% DNF Mechanical: 1DNF Accident: 0Race Qualifying: (15,18, 3,7,4,13,4,2,14,2,3,6,3,8,3,3,3,4) Best Race Qualifying: 2nd (Austria) Average Qualifying: 6.4




CAREER ABU DHABI GP STATS Debut: 2013Starts: 1Finishes: 1Best Race Finish: 15thBest Qualifying:13thAverage Race Finish: 15.0Average Race Qualifying: 13.0

#19 LAST RACE: 3RDABU DHABI 2013: 8TH

TEAM: WILLIAMS MARTINI RACING CAR: FW36

Felipe MassaDate of Birth: April 25, 1981Born: Sao Paulo, BrazilF1 Debut: 2002 Australian Grand PrixBest Championship Finish: 2nd 20082013 Championship Finish: 8thCareer Highlights: 2008 F1 World Championship runner up, 2006 F1 World Championship 3rd, 2001 Euro 3000 champion FAST FACTS Last Round (Brazil), Q: 3rd F: 3rd2013 Abu Dhabi GP, Q: 7th F: 8th

F1 CAREER STATS Race Starts: 209Race Wins: 11First Race Win: 2006 Turkish Grand PrixBest Qualifying: 1st x 16Podiums: 37

First Podium: 2006 European Grand PrixLast Podium: 2014 Italian Grand Prix

2014 SEASON Championship Position: 8thRace Starts: 18Race Results: (DNF,7,7,15,13,7,12, 4,DNF,DNF,5,13,3,5,7,11,4,3) Best Finish: 3rd (Singapore, Brazil) Average Race Finish: 7.7Retirement Rate: 16.7% DNF Mechanical: 0DNF Accident: 3Race Qualifying: (9,13, 7,6,9,16,5,1,15,3,6,9,4,6,4,18,4,3) Best Race Qualifying: 1st (Austria) Average Qualifying: 7.7

LAST ROUND – BRAZIL (ROUND 18) Q: 3rd F: 3rd

ABU DHABI GP RECORD 2013, Q: 7th F: 8th2012, Q: 8th F: 7th2011, Q: 6th F: 5th2010, Q: 6th F: 10th2009, Did not compete

CAREER ABU DHABI GP STATS Debut: 2010Starts: 4Finishes: 4Best Race Finish: 5th (2011)Best Qualifying: 6th (2010,2011)Average Race Finish: 7.5Average Race Qualifying: 6.75

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Jean-Eric Vergne

TEAM: SCUDERIA TORO ROSSO CAR: STR9

Date of Birth: April 25, 1990Born: Pontoise, FranceF1 Debut: 2012 Australian Grand PrixBest Championship Finish: 15th (2013)2013 Championship Finish: 15thCareer Highlights: 2011 Formula Renault 3.5 runner up, 2010 British F3 champion FAST FACTS Last Round (Brazil), Q: 15th F: 13th2013 Abu Dhabi GP, Q: 13th F: 17th F1 CAREER STATS Race Starts: 58Race Wins: 0First Race Win: N/ABest Qualifying: 6th 2014 Australian Grand Prix


2014 SEASON Championship Position: 13thRace Starts: 18Race Results: (8,DNF,DNF,12, DNF, DNF, 8, DNF,10.13,9,11,13,6,9,13,10,13) Best Finish: 6th (Singapore) Average Race Finish: 10.4Retirement Rate: 22.2% DNF Mechanical: 2DNF Accident: 2Race Qualifying: (6,9, 14,9,21,7,8, 14,10.13,8,12,12,12,21,9,14,15) Best Race Qualifying: 6th (Australia) Average Qualifying: 11.9



ABU DHABI GP RECORD 2013, Q: 13th F: 17th2012, Q: 17th F: 12th


#26 LAST RACE: 11THDEBUT IN 2014

TEAM: SCUDERIA TORO ROSSO CAR: STR9

Danill KvyatDate of Birth: April 26, 1994Born: Oufa, RussiaF1 Debut: 2014 Australian Grand PrixBest Championship Finish: N/A2013 Championship Finish: N/ACareer Highlights: 2013 GP3 champion FAST FACTS Last Round (Brazil), Q: 17th F: 11th 2013 Abu Dhabi GP, Debut in 2014

F1 CAREER STATS Race Starts: 18Race Wins: 0First Race Win: N/ABest Qualifying: 8th 2014 Australian Grand PrixPodiums: 0First Podium: N/ALast Podium: N/A

2014 SEASON Championship Position: 15thRace Starts: 18Race Results: (9,10,11,10,14,DNF,DNF, DNF,9,DNF,14,9,11,14,11,14,15,11) Best Finish: 9th (Australia, Great Britain, Belgium) Average Race Finish: 11.6Retirement Rate: 22.2% DNF Mechanical: 4DNF Accident: 0Race Qualifying: (8,11, 12,13,12,9,15,7,9,8,10,11,21,10,12,5,17,17) Best Race Qualifying: 5th (Russia) Average Qualifying: 11.5

LAST ROUND – BRAZIL (ROUND 18) Q: 17th F: 11th ABU DHABI GP RECORD Debut in 2014

ABU DHABI GP STATS Debut: 2014Starts: 0

Finishes: 0Best Race Finish: N/ABest Qualifying: N/AAverage Race Finish: N/AAverage Race Qualifying: N/A

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#10#10 LAST RACE: DNCABU DHABI 2013: DNC

TEAM: CATERHAM F1 TEAM CAR: CT05

Kamui KobayashiDate of Birth: September 13, 1986Born: Amagasaki, JapanF1 Debut: 2009 Brazilian Grand PrixBest Championship Finish: 12th (2010, 2011, 2012)2013 Championship Finish: N/ACareer Highlights: 2009 GP2 Asia Series champion, 2005 Italian Formula Renault champion

FAST FACTS Last Round (Brazil), Did not compete 2013 Abu Dhabi GP, Did not compete

F1 CAREER STATS Race Starts: 75Race Wins: 0First Race Win: N/ABest Qualifying: 2nd 2012 Belgian Grand PrixPodiums: 1

First Podium: 2012 Japanese Grand PrixLast Podium: 2012 Japanese Grand Prix

2014 SEASON Championship Position: 22ndRace Starts: 15Race Results: (DNF,13,15,18, DNF, 13, DNF,16,15,16,DNF,DNC,17,DNS,19,DNF) Best Finish: 13th (Malaysia, Monaco) Average Race Finish: 15.8Retirement Rate: 33.3% DNF Mechanical: 2DNF Accident: 1Race Qualifying: (14,20, 18,18,20, 20,20,19,22,19,17,DNC,18,20,19,19) Best Race Qualifying: 14th (Australia) Average Qualifying: 18.9

LAST ROUND – BRAZIL (ROUND 18) Did Not Compete

ABU DHABI GP RECORD 2013, Did not compete 2012, Q:15th F: 6th2011, Q: 16th F: 10th2010, Q: 12th F:14th2009, Q: 12th F: 6th

CAREER ABU DHABI GP STATS Debut: 2009Starts: 4Finishes: 4Best Race Finish: 6th (2009, 2012)Best Qualifying: 12th (2009, 2010)Average Race Finish: 9.0Average Race Qualifying: 13.7

RECENT WORLD DRIVERS' CHAMPIONS Year Driver Nat Constructor Wins Poles Points

2013 Sebastian Vettel GER Red Bull 13 9 397




2009 Jenson Button GBR Brawn 6 4 95

2008 Lewis Hamilton GBR McLaren 5 7 98

2007 Kimi Räikkönen FIN Ferrari 6 3 110

2006 Fernando Alonso ESP Renault 7 6 134

2005 Fernando Alonso ESP Renault 7 6 133

2004 Michael Schumacher GER Ferrari 13 8 148





1999 Mika Häkkinen FIN McLaren 5 11 76

1998 Mika Häkkinen FIN McLaren 8 9 100

1997 Jacques Villeneuve CAN Williams 7 10 81

1996 Damon Hill GBR Williams 8 9 97

1995 Michael Schumacher GER Benetton 9 4 102

1994 Michael Schumacher GER Benetton 8 6 92

1993 Alain Prost FRA Williams 7 13 99

1992 Nigel Mansell GBR Williams 9 14 108

1991 Ayrton Senna BRA McLaren 7 8 96


1989 Alain Prost FRA McLaren 4 2 76


1987 Nelson Piquet BRA Williams 3 4 73



1984 Niki Lauda AUT McLaren 5 0 72

1983 Nelson Piquet BRA Brabham 3 1 59

1982 Keke Rosberg FIN Williams 1 1 44

1981 Nelson Piquet BRA Brabham 3 4 50

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