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F1 2010

Bahrain Grand Prix 2010

Bahrain Grand Prix 2010
12 – 14 March April 2010, Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Manama, Bahrain

Fernando Alosno Wins Bahrain Grand Prix 2010

Fernando Alosno Wins Bahrain Grand Prix 1020

Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa made a spectacular Ferrari one-two in the first race of the season. Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull, was leading the Bahrain Grand Prix, but technical problems allowed Alonso, Massa and Hamilton to overtake him.

Vettel eventually finished fourth, holding off the Mercedes pair of Nico Rosberg and Michael Schumacher.

Very exciting start of a season, which promises to deliver a number of epic driving duels.

“It’s a special day for me,” said Alonso. “Coming back to the top of the podium is always special and it’s even more special with Ferrari, with all the history behind the team and the expectations a driver has driving for Ferrari.

“There is no better way to start the relationship. I am in the best team in the world.

“To be first and second is the result all the guys in Marinello and all the guys here at the track deserve.”

Bahrain Grand Prix Race Results

# Driver Team Grid Fastest lap Race time Points
1 Fernando Alonso Ferrari 3 1:58.287 1:39:20.396 25
2 Felipe Massa Ferrari 2 1:59.732 +00:16.099 18
3 Lewis Hamilton McLaren-Mercedes 4 1:59.560 +00:23.182 15
4 Sebastian Vettel Red Bull-Renault 1 2:00.218 +00:38.799 12
5 Nico Rosberg Mercedes GP 5 2:00.236 +00:40.213 10
6 Michael Schumacher Mercedes GP 7 2:00.204 +00:44.163 8
7 Jenson Button McLaren-Mercedes 8 1:59.970 +00:45.280 6
8 Mark Webber Red Bull-Renault 6 1:59.487 +00:46.360 4
9 Vitantonio Liuzzi Force India-Mercedes 12 1:59.906 +00:53.008 2
10 Rubens Barrichello Williams-Cosworth 11 1:59.833 +01:02.489 1
11 Robert Kubica Renault 9 2:00.474 +01:09.093  
12 Adrian Sutil Force India-Mercedes 10 1:59.393 +01:22.958  
13 Jaime Alguersuari Toro Rosso-Ferrari 18 1:59.964 +01:32.656  
14 Nico Hulkenberg Williams-Cosworth 13 2:01.401 +01:32.656  
15 Heikki Kovalainen Lotus F1 21 2:02.701 +01:32.656  
16 Sebastien Buemi Toro Rosso-Ferrari 15 2:00.080 DNF (46 laps)  
17 Jarno Trulli Lotus F1 20 2:02.930 DNF (46 laps)  
18 Pedro de la Rosa BMW Sauber 14 2:01.650 DNF (28 laps)  
19 Bruno Senna Hispania Racing F1 23 2:11.104 DNF (17 laps)  
20 Timo Glock Virgin Racing 19 2:07.062 DNF (16 laps)  
21 Vitaly Petrov Renault 17 2:04.307 DNF (13 laps)  
22 Kamui Kobayashi BMW Sauber 16 2:05.255 DNF (11 laps)  
23 Lucas di Grassi Virgin Racing 22 2:09.361 DNF (2 laps)  
24 Karun Chandhok Hispania Racing F1 24 DNF (1 laps)  

Vettel on pole in Bahrain

Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel will start the first race of 2010 from pole after edging the Ferraris in Bahrain.

Sebastian Vettel, Redbull - Pole Position Bahrain GP 2010

Sebastian Vettel, Redbull - Pole Position Bahrain GP 2010


Vettel set a fastest time of 1 minute, 54.101 seconds on Saturday to edge Ferrari pair Felipe Massa and Fernando Alonso, who have both triumphed previously at the desert track.

Lewis Hamilton of McLaren will start fourth, ahead of Nico Rosberg of Mercedes and Red Bull driver Mark Webber.

Seven-time champion Schumacher, racing for the first time in three years, was 1.423 seconds off Vettel’s pace to start ahead of defending champion Jenson Button, who was eighth for McLaren.

Bahrain Grand Prix 2010, Qualifying Results

# Driver Team Q1 Q2 Q3
1 Sebastian Vettel Red Bull-Renault 1:55.029 1:53.883 1:54.101
2 Felipe Massa Ferrari 1:55.313 1:54.331 1:54.242
3 Fernando Alonso Ferrari 1:54.612 1:54.172 1:54.608
4 Lewis Hamilton McLaren-Mercedes 1:55.341 1:54.707 1:55.217
5 Nico Rosberg Mercedes GP 1:55.463 1:54.682 1:55.241
6 Mark Webber Red Bull-Renault 1:55.298 1:54.318 1:55.284
7 Michael Schumacher Mercedes GP 1:55.593 1:55.105 1:55.524
8 Jenson Button McLaren-Mercedes 1:55.715 1:55.168 1:55.672
9 Robert Kubica Renault 1:55.511 1:54.963 1:55.885
10 Adrian Sutil Force India-Mercedes 1:55.213 1:54.996 1:56.309
11 Rubens Barrichello Williams-Toyota 1:55.969 1:55.330  
12 Vitantonio Liuzzi Force India-Mercedes 1:55.628 1:55.653  
13 Nico Hulkenberg Williams-Toyota 1:56.375 1:55.857  
14 Pedro de la Rosa BMW Sauber 1:56.428 1:56.237  
15 Sebastien Buemi Toro Rosso-Ferrari 1:56.189 1:56.265  
16 Kamui Kobayashi BMW Sauber 1:56.541 1:56.270  
17 Vitaly Petrov Renault 1:56.167 1:56.619  
18 Jaime Alguersuari Toro Rosso-Ferrari 1:57.071    
19 Timo Glock Virgin Racing 1:59.728    
20 Jarno Trulli Lotus F1 1:59.852    
21 Heikki Kovalainen Lotus F1 2:00.313    
22 Lucas di Grassi Virgin Racing 2:00.587    
23 Bruno Senna Hispania Racing F1 2:03.240    
24 Karun Chandhok Hispania Racing F1 2:04.904    

Preview of the 2010 Formula 1 Season

The pre-season for all Formula 1 teams ended with this weekend’s testing in Barcelona. So, who looks to be the favourite this year and how ready all teams really are?

Without a doubt, the team to beat in Bahrain will be Ferrari. Just like Brawn GP last season, Ferrari stated work on their new car very early, when their competitors were still working on improving performance on their 2009 cars. Both drivers, Massa and Alonso, seem comfortable enough, but of course most fans of Ferrari will have their eyes on Fernando. As far as testing and optimizing, Ferrari are further than anyone else on the grid. They have shown they have a good car and now its up to the others to beat them.

One of the biggest news in Formula 1 this season, is the return of Michael Schumacher and no doubt he will attract more attention in Bahrain than any other driver. He may have not been the fastest in testing, but he looks as focused and hungry for success as ever. The question is “Has he got the car to be Number 1 again?”. So far, Mercedes have done a great job, but they aren’t quote ready yet. Having to test new wings and diffuser during the first racing weekend of the season, is not very reassuring. Nico Rosberg has no choice, but to be in Schumacher’s shadow as far as the media and fans are concerned, but that will not stop him from trying to be the faster driver in Mercedes.

McLaren improved probably more than any other team, during the last days of testing. The pressure on Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button, the last two Formula 1 champions, will be absolutely immense. The team seemed to spend a lot of time finding the right tyres settings, which is very important since the strategies for the new season will have fewer pit stops. Overall, McLaren are probably as closer to Ferrari, in their preparation, and can only improve.

Red Bull were the surprise package last year. More teams fighting for points and getting on the podium, is a great news for all Formula 1 fans. Many are even tipping Red Bull to win it this year, considering they have a good car with a fuel efficient engine, which will be another key factor this season.

The rest of the field doesn’t look too promising. The US team will probably never show and the new boys, Virgin and Lotus are really struggling with their cars end are unlikely to make an impact.

Adrian Sutil seems happy with his Force India car, but lack of testing didn’t allow him to show his true potential.

Newcomer Nico Hulkenberg will be in good company at Williams. Veteran F1 driver Rubens Barrichello will surely give him useful advice and he can also count on promising Cosworth engine.

Sauber, Renault and Toro Rosso complete the field, but their performance in pre-season testing hasn’t indicated that any of them is capable of miracles in 2010.

The usual suspects will be battling for the championship this season and what an exciting season it is going to be!

Anyone else counting the hours until March 14th?

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British Grand Prix 2010 Race Report

British Grand Prix 2010 Qualifying

The British Grand Prix is to stay at Silverstone for the foreseeable future after the circuit and its owners, the British Racing Drivers’ Club (BRDC), signed a deal to retain the event for the next 17 years. The race had been due to switch to Donington Park from 2010.

Silverstone had always said it was ready to step into the breach if Donington faltered, provided it was offered a similar long-term contract.

“This is tremendous news,” said 1996 Formula 1 champion Damon Hill, who is president of the British Racing Drivers’ Club that owns Silverstone.

F1 chief Bernie Ecclestone welcomed the deal, adding: “This will ensure the British Grand Prix is included on the Formula 1 calendar for many years to come, which is something I’ve always wanted.

As part of the deal Silverstone has promised to upgrade its facilities. Work on the pit and paddock complex is expected to start early in the New Year and be completed by the 2011 race.


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