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rule CHANGES 2015 WILL SEE A RAFT OF NEW RULES AND SPECS
POWER UNITS
Each driver is restricted to four power units during the season.
POINTS
Double points will no longer be awarded in the last race.
STANDING RESTARTS
After the initial standing start, any subsequent starts will be behind the safety car.
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MINIMUM MASS
The minimum mass for
the car without fuel has been increased to 702 kg.
UNSAFE RELEASES
An unsafe release in the pit lane will receive a 10-second stop-and-go penalty.
VIRTUAL SAFETY CAR
In the wake of the unfortunate Bianchi incident last year, the FIA will be implementing VSC that will force drivers to complete a
sector (under double waved yellow flag conditions) in a set time, therefore slowing them down.
TRANSMISSION RATIOS
Gear ratios are fixed for the season, with no option to change later as in 2014.
NOSE DESIGN
New regulations to improve safety without spawning the unsightly noses of last year have been passed.
THE CAR Max width: 1 800 mm
Top speed: ± 360 km/h 0-100 km/h: ± 2,5 secs
Min mass: 702 kg
0-200 km/h: ± 4,9 secs
Max deceleration (braking): ± 5,0 G (100-0 km/h in ± 1,6 secs) Fuel limit: 100 kg/race and max flow rate of 100 kg/h
Wheels: 305-355 mm 13 inches Typical length: 4 630 mm
Max lateral acceleration (cornering): ± 4,5 G
Wheels: 365-380 mm 13 inches
Transmission: 8-speed and reverse Differential: epicyclical, limited-slip
Brakes: one disc per wheel (278 mm max diameter; 28 mm thickness) single calliper; max six pistons Typical height: 950 mm Powertrain: Petrol: ±500 kW 1,6-litre; 90˚ V6; 4 valves/cyl; direct injection; turbocharged and intercooled; 15 000 r/min max rotational speed Motor generator unit: 120 kW (max 2 MJ recovery and 4 MJ deployment per lap) Combined power: 620 kW Clutch: carbon multiplate
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Mercedes AMG F1 Team www.mercedesamgf1.com
2015 prospects: Mercedes dominated the 2014 season with Teutonic precision. In fact, from early on, there were only two real candidates for the drivers’ title as it was a certainty that the German outfit would claim the constructors’ championship. It eventually outstripped nearest rival Red Bull by almost 300 points The team’s novel split-turbo arrangement gave it a technological and packaging edge that its rivals could not hope to beat. Odds are Mercedes will continue its dominant form into this new season. The only question is: which one of its young charges will claim the drivers’ title?
Car/engine: F1 W06 Hybrid/PU106B Headquarters: Brackley, England First GP: Australia 1999 (as BAR) First GP victory: Hungary 2006 (Jenson Button/Honda) Drivers’ championships: 2009 (Jenson Button/Brawn), 2014 (Lewis Hamilton) Constructors’ championships: 2009 (Brawn), 2014 Brakes: Brembo
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44 LEWIS
HAMILTON www.lewishamilton.com
Born: 7 January 1985 in Hertfordshire, England First GP: Australia 2007 (McLaren-Mercedes) First GP victory: Canada 2007 Victories: 33 Podiums: 70 Total points: 1 486
06 NICO
ROSBERG www.nicorosberg.com
Born: 27 June 1985 in Wiesbaden, Germany First GP: Bahrain 2006 (Williams-Cosworth) First GP victory: China 2012 Victories: 8 Podiums: 26 Total points: 887,5
RED BULL RACING LTD www.infiniti-redbullracing.com
03 DANIEL
RICCIARDO www.danielricciardo.com
Born: 1 July 1989 in Perth, Australia First GP: Britain 2011 (HRT) First GP victory: Canada 2012 (Red Bull) Victories: 3 Podiums: 8 Total points: 268
26 DaniIl Kvyat
www.daniilkvyat.me
Born: 26 April 1994 in Ufa, Bashkortostan First GP: Australia 2014 (Toro Rosso) Victories: 0 Podiums: 0 Total points: 8
2015 prospects: From the heights of the preceding four seasons, when it was nearly unbeatable, Red Bull faced a very difficult 2014, none more so than multiple champ Sebastian Vettel. From a disastrous start with an uncompetitive Renault power unit, the team showed why it is a world champion by coming back strong in the latter part of the season. New boy Daniel Ricciardo was the only non-Mercedes winner of the season, claiming three wins and comprehensively destroying his more illustrious teammate in the process. For his efforts, he now leads a very young double Danni driving duo that includes Russian youngster Daniil Kvyat, who will be hoping to show up the Aussie whenever he can.
Car/engine: Red Bull RB11/Renault Energy F1-2015 Headquarters: Milton Keynes, England First GP: Australia 1997 (as Stewart) First GP victory: Europe 1999 (Johnny Herbert/Stewart-Ford) Drivers’ championships: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 (Sebastian Vettel) Constructors’ championships: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 Brakes: Brembo
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Williams Martini Racing www.williamsf1.com
2015 prospects: Williams’ move to Mercedes power was an inspired one, as the team found renewed success in 2014. It was regular frontrunners, with multiple podium visits by both drivers. Massa was outshone by his junior teammate, the unflappable Valtteri Bottas. Williams kept up its pace through the year but a win remained elusive. The Brits must be hoping that they carry their advantage through to 2015, though finishing third in the constructors’ race, they’ll know that it won’t be easy to fend off Ferrari and McLaren.
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Car/engine: Williams FW37/PU106B Headquarters: Grove, England First GP: Britain 1972 First GP victory: Great Britain 1979 (Clay Regazzoni/ Williams-Ford) Drivers’ championships: 1980 (Alan Jones/Williams-Ford), ‘82 (Keke Rosberg/Williams-Ford), ‘87 (Nelson Piquet/ Williams-Honda), ‘92 (Nigel Mansell/Williams-Renault), 1993 (Alain Prost/Williams-Renault), ‘96 (Damon Hill/WilliamsRenault), ‘97 (Jacques Villeneuve/Williams-Renault) Constructors’ championships: 1980, 1981, 1986, 1987, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997 Brakes: AP Racing/Carbon Industrie
19 Felipe MASSA
www.felipemassa.com
Born: 25 April 1981 in São Paulo, Brazil First GP: Australia 2002 First GP victory: Turkey 2006 (Ferrari) Victories: 11 Podiums: 39 Total points: 950
77 Valtteri bottas
www.valtteribottas.com
Born: 28 August 1989 in Nastola, Finland First GP: Australia 2013 (Williams) Victories: 0 Podiums: 6 Total points: 190
Scuderia Ferrari www.ferrari.it
05 Sebastian VETTEL
www.sebastianvettel.de
Born: 3 July 1987 in Heppenheim, Germany First GP: USGP 2007 (BMW) First GP victory: Italian GP, 2008 (Toro Rosso) Victories: 39 Podiums: 66 Total points: 1 618
07 KIMI
Räikkönen www.kimiraikkonen.com
Born: 17 October, 1979 in Espoo, Finland First GP: Australia 2001 (Sauber) First GP victory: Malaysia 2003 Victories: 20 Podiums: 77 Total points: 1 024
2015 prospects: By any account, 2014 was Ferrari’s annus horribilis. The red cars didn’t score one win, a first since 1993; as a result, heads rolled and by year’s end even the team’s golden boy, Alonso, had left. With Alonso leaving for McLaren, Vettel takes up station next to Kimi Räikkönen. Initial indications in testing already have the tifosi shouting about a resurgence of fortunes, but the team will know better than to underestimate its rivals. If the car does prove to be competitive, Alonso will rue his departure and Vettel’s move will seem inspired.
Car/engine: Ferrari SF15-T/Ferrari Headquarters: Maranello, Italy First GP: Monaco 1950 First GP victory: Great Britain 1951 (Froilan Gonzalez) Drivers’ championships: ‘52 (Alberto Ascari), ‘53 (Alberto Ascari), ‘56 (Juan Manuel Fangio), ‘58 (Mike Hawthorn), ‘61 (Phil Hill), ‘64 (John Surtees), ‘75 (Niki Lauda), ‘77 (Niki Lauda), ‘79 (Jody Scheckter), 2000-2004 (Michael Schumacher), ‘07 (Kimi Räikkönen) Constructors’ championships: 1961, 1964, 1975, 1976, 1979, 1982, 1983, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008 Brakes: Brembo
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McLaren Honda www.mclaren.com
2015 prospects: McLaren started 2014 with a bang, scoring a double podium at the opening round … and then it was all downhill. Despite having the dominant Mercedes powerplant, the team finished fifth in the championship. Adopting Honda power for this year, McLaren is the only team with a new power unit, which leaves many wondering what will happen when the season kicks off in Australia. Partnering the quick and mature Jenson Button will be double world champion Fernando Alonso, who returns to McLaren after an acrimonious departure in 2008.
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Car/engine: McLaren MP4-30/ Honda RA615H Hybrid Headquarters: Woking, England First GP: Monaco 1966 First GP victory: Belgium 1968 (Bruce McLaren/McLaren-Ford) Drivers’ championships: 1974 (Emerson Fittipaldi), 1976 (James Hunt), 1984 (Niki Lauda), 1985 (Alain Prost), 1986 (Alain Prost), 1988 (Ayrton Senna), 1989 (Alain Prost), 1990 (Ayrton Senna), 1991 (Ayrton Senna), 1998 (Mika Häkkinen), 1999 (Mika Häkkinen), 2008 (Lewis Hamilton) Constructors’ championships: 1974, 1984, 1985, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1998 Brakes: Akebono
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www.fernandoalonso.com
Born: 29 July 1981 in Oviedo, Spain First GP: Australia 2001 (Minardi-Ford) First GP victory: Hungary 2003 (Renault) Victories: 32 Podiums: 97 Total points: 1 767
22 JENSON BUTTON www.jensonbutton.com
Born: 19 January 1980 in Frome, England First GP: Australia 2000 (Williams-BMW) First GP victory: Hungary 2006 (Honda) Victories: 15 Podiums: 50 Total points: 1 198
Force India www.forceindiaf1.com
15 NICO
HULKENBERG www.nicohulkenberg.net
Born: 19 August 1987 in Emmerich, Germany First GP: Bahrain 2010 Victories: 0 Podiums: 0 Total points: 232
27 SERGIO PEREZ
www.sergioperez.mx
Born: 26 January 1990 in Guadalajara, Mexico First GP: Bahrain 2011 First GP victory: 0 Victories: 0 Podiums: 4 Total points: 188
2015 prospects: Force India had a great 2014, punching well above its weight, helped in no small part by the leading Mercedes powerplant. Perez scored a podium in Bahrain – the team’s second ever – although Force India narrowly missed out on fifth in the final standings. The team has niggling financial issues, which could have been the reason that the team missed the first official test of 2015. The young driver line-up remains unchanged for 2015, with Perez and Hulkenberg holding station. Financial insecurity notwithstanding, Force India should remain the best of the midfield teams … again.
Car/engine: Force India VJM08/Mercedes-Benz PU106B Headquarters: Silverstone, England First GP: USA 1991 (as Jordan) First GP victory: 0 Drivers’ championships: 0 Constructors’ championships: 0 (best performance, third in 1999 – Jordan-Honda) Brakes: AP Racing/ Carbon Industrie
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Torro ROSSO www.scuderiatororosso.com
2015 prospects: Taking a lead from its sibling team, Toro Rosso swapped over to Renault power in 2014 at the worst possible moment. The Italian Bulls struggled with a lack of pace and good results were few and far between. A sixth place was the team’s best finish all season. The driver line-up is probably the biggest news for 2015. Daniil Kvyat impressed enough to get called up to the A-team at Red Bull and Jean-Eric Vergne was given the boot. In their places are two rookies with famous names, Sainz and Verstappen. The former is the son of double rally champion and namesake, Carlos, while the latter is progeny of the one-time F1 pilot. Incidentally, Max Verstappen will be sport’s youngest ever competitor at 17 when he makes his debut in Australia.
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Car/engine: STR10/Renault Energy F1-2015 Headquarters: Faenza, Italy First GP: As Minardi – Brazil 1985; as Toro Rosso – Bahrain 2006 First GP victory: Italy 2008 Victories: 1 Drivers’ championships: 0 Brakes: Brembo
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VERSTAPPEN www.verstappen.nl
Born: 30 September 1997 in Holland First GP: Australia 2015 Victories: 0 Podiums: 0 Total points: 0
55 CARLOS
SAINZ,Jr www.carlossainz.es
Born: 1 September 1994 in Madrid, Spain First GP: Australia 2015 Victories: 0 Podiums: 0 Total points: 0
LOTUS F1 TEAM www.lotusf1team.com
08 ROMAin
GROSJEAN www.romaingrosjean.com
Born: 17 April 1986 in Geneva, Switzerland First GP: Bahrain 2010 Victories: 0 Podiums: 9 Total points: 236
13 PASTOR
MALDONADO www.pastormaldonado.com
Born: 9 March 1985 in Maracay, Venezuela First GP: Bahrain 2011 First GP victory: 2012 (Spain) Victories: 1 Podiums: 1 Total points: 49
2015 prospects: In 2013, Lotus was a regular front-runner. Thirteen podium finishes, including a win for Räikkönen, helped net the team fourth place in the log. And, from those heights with the tyre-friendly E21, the team slid to an abysmal 2014 when it managed to end the year in eighth spot. Romain Grosjean, who comprehensively outclassed his teammate last year, and the controversial Pastor Maldonado have remained with Lotus for 2015. The biggest change, with presumably a change in fortunes, is the adoption of Mercedes power for 2015. Lotus has divorced long-time engine partner Renault, which was less than competitive in the power stakes in 2014.
Car/engine: Renault R31/Mercedes-Benz PU106B Headquarters: Enstone, England First GP: Great Britain 1977 (as Renault) First GP victory: France 1979 (Jean-Pierre Jabouille/Renault) Drivers’ championships: 1994 (Michael Schumacher/ Benetton-Ford), 1995 (Michael Schumacher/BenettonRenault), 2005 (Fernando Alonso/Renault), 2006 (Fernando Alonso/Renault) Constructors’ championships: 2004, 2005 Brakes: AP/Brembo
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SAUBER F1 TEAM www.sauberf1team.com
2015 prospects: Sauber was once a stalwart of the midfield; the underfunded Swiss team took the fight to much bigger outfits. But 2014 was a dismal year, as the team failed to score a single point all season, a first in its 22 years. The C33 was woefully uncompetitive, which left the drivers fighting with tail-end teams all year. Sauber bosses will be looking to scratch 2014 from their minds as they embark on the new season. Brand-new livery, thanks to a new main sponsor, and two new drivers, Marcus Ericsson, known from his days at Caterham, and F1 rookie Felipe Nasr, will be taking up the cause on track. Perhaps the decision to stay with Ferrari power will pay off as both red cars and newcomer Nasr occupied the top of the timesheets at the first official test of the season.
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Car/engine: Sauber C34/Ferrari Headquarters: Hinwil, Switzerland First GP: South Africa 1993 First GP victory: Canada 2008 Drivers’ championships: 0 Constructors’ championships: 0 (best performance – second in 2007) Brakes: Brembo
09 MARCUS
ERICSSON www.marcusericsson.com
Born: 2 September 1990 in Kumla, Sweden First GP: Australia 2014 Victories: 0 Podiums: 0 Total points: 0
12 Felipe NASR
www.felipenasr.com
Born: 21 August 1992 in Brasilia, Brazil First GP: Australia 2015 Victories: 0 Podiums: 0 Total points: 0
HALL OF FAME World Titles: DRIVERS
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Michael Schumacher (DE) (1994-1995, 2000-2004)
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Juan Manuel Fangio (AR) (1951, 1954-1957)
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Alain Prost (FR) (1985-1986, 1989, 1993)
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Jack Brabham (AU) (1959-1960, 1966) Jackie Stewart (GB) (1969, 1971, 1973) Niki Lauda (AT) (1975, 1977, 1984) Nelson Piquet (BR) (1981, 1983, 1987) Ayrton Senna (BR) (1988, 1990-1991) Sebastian Vettel (DE) (2010-2013)
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Alberto Ascari (IT) (1952-1953) Graham Hill (GB) (1962, 1968) Jim Clark (GB) (1963, 1965) Emerson Fittipaldi (BR) (1972, 1974) Mika Häkkinen (FI) (1998-1999) Fernando Alonso (ES) (2005- 2006) Lewis Hamilton (GB) (2008, 2014)
01 Nino Farina (IT) (1950) Hike Hawthorn (GB) (1958) Phil Hill (US) (1961) John Surtees (GB) (1964) Denny Hulme (NZ) (1967) Jochen Rindt (AU) (1970) James Hunt (GB) (1976) Mario Andretti (US) (1978) Jody Scheckter (ZA) (1979) Alan Jones (AU) (1980) Keke Rosberg (FI) (1982) Nigel Mansell (GB) (1992) Damon Hill (GB) (1996) Jacques Villeneuve (CA) (1997) Kimi Räikkönen (FI) (2007) Jenson Button (GB) (2009)
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round 1 AUSTRALIA Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit 15 MARCH 07h00
Lap: 5,303 km/16 Corners Race Distance: 307,574 km/58 Laps Lap Record: Michael Schumacher (Ferrari 2004 [F2004]) 1min 24,125sec 2014 Winner: Nico Rosberg (Mercedes [W05 Hybrid]) 1hr 32min 58,710sec 2014 Pole: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes [W05 Hybrid]) 1min 44,231sec 2014 Fastest Lap: Nico Rosberg (Mercedes [W05 Hybrid]) 1min 32,478sec 14
round 2 MALAYSIA
Sepang International Circuit, Kuala Lumpur 29 MARCH 09h00
Lap: 5,543 km/15 Corners Race Distance: 310,408 km/56 Laps Lap Record: Juan Pablo Montoya (Williams 2004 [FW26]) 1min 34,223sec 2014 Winner: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes [W05 Hybrid]) 1hr 40min 25,974sec 2014 Pole: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes [W05 Hybrid]) 1min 59,431sec 2014 Fastest Lap: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes [W05 Hybrid]) 1min 43,066sec
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round 3 CHINA
Shanghai International Circuit 12 April 08h00
Lap: 5,451km/16 Corners Race Distance: 305,066 km/56 Laps Lap Record: Michael Schumacher (Ferrari 2004 [F2004]) 1min 32,238sec 2014 Winner: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes [W05 Hybrid]) 1hr 33min 28,338sec 2014 Pole: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes [W05 Hybrid]) 1min 53,860sec 2014 Fastest Lap: Nico Rosberg (Mercedes [W05 Hybrid]) 1min 40,402sec 16
round 4 BAHRAIN
Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir 19 APRIL 17h00
Lap: 5,412 km/15 Corners Race Distance: 308,238 km/57 Laps Lap Record: Pedro de la Rosa (West McLaren Mercedes 2005 [MP4-20] 1min 31,447sec) 2014 Winner: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes [W05 Hybrid]) 1hr 39min 42,743sec 2014 Pole: Nico Rosberg (Mercedes [W05 Hybrid]) 1min 33,185sec 2014 Fastest Lap: Nico Rosberg (Mercedes [W05 Hybrid]) 1min 37,020sec
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round 5 SPAIN
Circuit de BarcelonaCatalunya 10 MAY 14h00
Lap: 4,655 km/16 Corners Race Distance: 307,024 km/66 Laps Lap Record: Kimi RäikkÜnen (Ferrari 2008 [F2008]) 1min 21,670sec 2014 Winner: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes [W05 Hybrid]) 1hr 41min 05,155sec 2014 Pole: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes [W05 Hybrid]) 1min 25,232sec 2014 Fastest Lap: Sebastien Vettel (Red Bull-Renault [RB10]) 1min 28,918sec 18
round 6 MONACO Monte Carlo 24 MAY 14h00
Lap: 3,340 km/19 Corners Race Distance: 260,520 km/78 Laps Lap Record: Michael Schumacher (Ferrari 2004 ([F2004]) 1min 14,439sec 2014 Winner: Nico Rosberg (Mercedes [W05 Hybrid]) 1hr 49min 27,661sec 2014 Pole: Nico Rosberg (Mercedes [W05 Hybrid]) 1min 15,989sec 2014 Fastest Lap: Kimi RäikkÜnen (Ferrari [F14 T]) 1min 18,479sec
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round 7 CANADA
Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montreal 7 June 20h00
Lap: 4,361 km/13 Corners Race Distance: 305,270 km/70 Laps Lap Record: Rubens Barrichello (Ferrari 2004 [F2004]) 1min 13,622sec 2014 Winner: Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull-Renault [RB10]) 1hr 39min 12,830sec 2014 Pole: Nico Rosberg (Mercedes [W05 Hybrid]) 1min 14,874sec 2014 Fastest Lap: Felipe Massa (Williams [FW36]) 1min 18,504sec 20
round 8 Austria
Red Bull Ring, Spielberg 21 JUNE 14h00
Lap: 4,326 km/9 Corners Race Distance: 307,146 km/71 Laps Lap Record: Michael Schumacher (Ferrari, 2003 [F2003-GA]) 1min 08,337sec 2014 Winner: Nico Rosberg (Mercedes [W05 Hybrid]) 1hr 27min 54,976sec 2014 Pole: Felipe Massa (Williams [FW36]) 1min 08,759sec 2014 Fastest Lap: Sergio Perez (Force India [VJM07]) 1min 12,142sec
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round 9 BRITAIN Silverstone Circuit 5 JULY 14h00
Lap: 5,891 km/18 Corners Race Distance: 306,747 km/52 Laps Lap Record: Mark Webber (Red Bull-Renault 2013 [RB9]) 1min 33,401sec 2014 Winner: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes [W05 Hybrid]) 2hr 26min 52,094sec 2014 Pole: Nico Rosberg (Mercedes [W05 Hybrid]) 1min 35,766sec 2014 Fastest Lap: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes [W05 Hybrid]) 1min 37,176sec 22
round 10 GERMANY
Hockenheimring, Baden-Württemberg 19 July 14h00
Lap: 4, 574 km/17 Corners Race Distance: 306, 485 km/67 Laps Lap Record: Kimi Räikkönen (McLaren 2004 [MP4-19]) 1min 13,780sec 2014 Winner: Nico Rosberg (Mercedes [W05 Hybrid]) 1hr 33min 42,914sec 2014 Pole: Nico Rosberg (Mercedes [W05 Hybrid]) 1min 16,540sec 2014 Fastest Lap: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes [W05 Hybrid]) 1min 19,908sec
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round 11 HUNGARY Hungaroring, Mogyor贸d 26 JULY 14h00
Lap: 4,381 km/18 Corners Race Distance: 306,630 km/70 Laps Lap Record: Michael Schumacher (Ferrari 2004 [F2004]) 1min 19,071sec 2014 Winner: Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull-Renault [RB10]) 1hr 53min 05,058sec 2014 Pole: Nico Rosberg (Mercedes [W05 Hybrid]) 1min 22,715sec 2014 Fastest Lap: Nico Rosberg (Mercedes [W05 Hybrid]) 1min 25,724sec 24
round 12 BELGIUM
Circuit de SpaFrancorchamps, Stavelot 23 AUGUST 14h00
Lap: 7,004 km/20 Corners Race Distance: 308,052 km/44 Laps Lap Record: Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull-Renault 2009 [RB5]) 1min 47,263sec 2014 Winner: Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull-Renault [RB10]) 1hr 24min 36,556sec 2014 Pole: Nico Rosberg (Mercedes [W05 Hybrid]) 2min 05,591sec 2014 Fastest Lap: Nico Rosberg (Mercedes [W05 Hybrid]) 1min 50,511sec
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round 13 ITALY
Autodromo Nazionale Monza 6 SEPTEMBER 14h00
Lap: 5,793 km/11 Corners Race Distance: 306,720 km/53 Laps Lap Record: Rubens Barrichello (Ferrari 2004 [F2004]) 1min 21,046sec 2014 Winner: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes [W05 Hybrid]) 1hr 19min 10,236sec 2014 Pole: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes [W05 Hybrid]) 1min 24,109sec 2014 Fastest Lap: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes [W05 Hybrid]) 1min 28,004sec 26
round 14 SINGAPORE Marina Bay Street Circuit 20 SEPTEMBER 14h00
Lap: 5,065 km/21 Corners Race Distance: 308,965 km/61 Laps Lap Record: Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull-Renault 2013 [RB9]) 1min 48,574sec 2014 Winner: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes [W05 Hybrid]) 2hr 00 min 04,795sec 2014 Pole: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes [W05 Hybrid]) 1min 45,681sec 2014 Fastest Lap: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes [W05 Hybrid]) 1min 50,417sec
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round 15 JAPAN
Suzuka Circuit 27 SEPTEMBER 07h00
Lap: 5,807 km/17 Corners Race Distance: 307,771 km/53 Laps Lap Record: Kimi Räikkönen (McLaren 2005 [MP4-20]) 1min 31,540sec 2014 Winner: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes [W05 Hybrid]) 1hr 51min 43,021sec 2014 Pole: Nico Rosberg (Mercedes [W05 Hybrid]) 1min 32,506sec 2014 Fastest Lap: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes [W05 Hybrid]) 1min 51,600sec 28
round 16 RUSSIA
Sochi Autodrom 11 OCTOBER 13h00
Lap: 5,830 km/19 Corners Race Distance: 310,209 km/53 Laps Lap Record: Valtteri Bottas (Williams [FW36]) 1min 40,896sec 2014 Winner: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes [W05 Hybrid]) 1hr 31min 50,744sec 2014 Pole: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes [W05 Hybrid])) 1min 38,513sec 2014 Fastest Lap: Valtteri Bottas (Williams [FW36]) 1min 40,896sec
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round 17 USA
Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas 25 OCTOBER 21h00
Lap: 5,513 km/20 Corners Race Distance: 308,405 km/56 Laps Lap Record: Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull-Renault 2012 [RB8]) 1min 39,347sec 2014 Winner: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes [W05 Hybrid]) 1hr 40min 04,785sec 2014 Pole: Nico Rosberg (Mercedes [W05 Hybrid]) 1min 36,067sec 2014 Fastest Lap: Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull-Renault [RB10]) 1min 41,379sec 30
round 18 MEXICO
Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Mexico City 1 NOVEMBER 21h00
Lap: 4,421 km/17 Corners Race Distance: TBA Lap Record: Nigel Mansell (Williams 1991 (FW14]) 1min 16,788sec 1992 Winner: Nigel Mansell (Williams [FW14B]) 1hr 31min 53,587sec 1992 Pole: Nigel Mansell (Williams [FW14B]) 1min 16,346sec 1992 Fastest Lap: Gerhard Berger (McLaren [MP4/7A]) 1min 17,711sec
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round 19 BRAZIL
Autódromo José Carlos Pace, São Paulo 15 NOVEMBER 18h00
Lap: 4,309 km/15 Corners Race Distance: 305,909 km/71 Laps Lap Record: Juan Pablo Montoya (Williams 2004 [FW26]) 1min 11,473sec 2014 Winner: Nico Rosberg (Mercedes [W05 Hybrid]) 1hr 30min 02,555sec 2014 Pole: Nico Rosberg (Mercedes [W05 Hybrid]) 1min 10,023sec 2014 Fastest Lap: Lewis Hamilton Mercedes (W05 Hybrid) 1min 13,555sec 32
round 20 UAE
Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi 29 NOVEMBER 15h00
Lap: 5,554 km/15 Corners Race Distance: 305,355 km/55 Laps Lap Record: Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull-Renault 2009 [RB5]) 1min 40,279sec 2014 Winner: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes [W05 Hybrid]) 1hr 39min 02,619sec 2014 Pole: Nico Rosberg (Mercedes [W05 Hybrid]) 1min 40,480sec 2014 Fastest Lap: Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull-Renault [RB10]) 1min 44,496sec
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Smallest and biggest winning margins Smallest 1971 Italian GP Peter Gethin 0,010 seconds This was the closest race in F1 history and was contested by five drivers who all ended within 0,061 seconds of each other. And none of them had ever won a GP before. Monza’s fast circuit favoured the V12engined cars and, after the Ferraris of Jackie Ickx and Clay Regazzoni had retired, it was left to Englishman Gethin to slingshot through from fourth place to take the win. It would be his only F1 victory and, until eclipsed in 2003, also the fastest F1 race of all time with an average speed of over 240 km/h.
1986 Spanish GP Ayrton Senna 0,014 seconds
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In the hands of Nigel Williams and eventual champ Nelson Piquet, the Williams-Honda FW11 was the dominant car. It was only the mighty Senna in the Lotus-Renault that could challenge them. After initially building a four-second gap, Mansell had to pit with disintegrating tyres, giving Senna the lead. But on fresh rubber, the fired-up Brit tore through the field to catch Senna on the final hairpin. It was heroic, but not quite enough as the Brazilian hung on in the drag to the line.
BIGGEST 1968 German GP Jackie Stewart four minutes The mark of a great race driver is his performance in changing conditions when established brake markers and racing lines are thrown out the window. At the old 22,8 km Nürburgring – a circuit treacherous enough in the dry – the Scotsman Jackie Stewart overcame constant rain and near-zero visibility to win by a staggering four minutes. Driving a MatraCosworth, by the first lap he had already established a 14-second lead over secondplaced Graham Hill, who would eventually finish second.
1995 Australian GP Damon Hill two laps Only twice has a driver finished two laps ahead of the field: Jackie Stewart at the ‘69 Spanish GP at Montjuic and Hill in Australia. Hill’s victory owed more to attrition than skill, with only eight cars finishing. The big names had retired, including Schumacher and Coulthard, leaving Hill to finish ahead of Olivier Panis’ Ligier and Gianni Morbidelli’s Footwork. With Schumacher’s move to Ferrari and Coulthard off to McLaren, Hill would make good use of his WilliamsRenault to claim the crown the following year.
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Air kilometres flown by an F1 driver in a season
The running costs in rands spent by all the teams last season
Beats per minute, a driver’s average heartrate during a race
F1 FACTS BY THE NUMBERS 450 000 000
5 787 The total amount of race kilometres a driver will complete in a season
1 140 000 The number of users following @F1, the official Twitter feed
26,52 The average age of an F1 driver on the 2015 starting grid
Viewers will watch the 2015 F1 season on television
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The amount of times a driver can expect to change gear during the season
The litres of fuel that will be used in 2015
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Pirelli’s gameplan for 2015 For every Grand Prix, Pirelli – the sole tyre supplier to F1 since 2011 – nominates two compounds of dry-weather tyres (colloquially known as the primes and options) that are best suited to the circuit’s characteristics and the temperatures that are expected during the event. Intermediate and full-wet specification tyres are also supplied in case any sessions during a race weekend are affected by rain. For the 2015 season, Pirelli’s objective is to supply tyres that will obligate teams to make two and three pit stops per race. The company’s motorsport director, Paul Hembery, expects teams will be at least a second per lap faster than in 2014 because of ongoing development of the V6 turbohybrid engines.
Supersoft (red)
The softest compound is ideal for slow and twisty circuits, especially in cold weather. Supersoft tyres warm up rapidly, which make them ideal for qualifying, but suffer high degradation.
Hard
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The hardest compound is designed for circuits that put the highest energy loadings through the tyres, have abrasive surfaces and/or are often characterised by high ambient temperatures.
Over and above a new supersoft compound for the rear tyres, which is designed to improve mechanical resistance, the company has adopted a new structure to the belt area that sits in the footprint to promote even temperature distribution through the tyre for more consistent performance and better traction. Dry-weather tyres, known as slicks, come in four compounds: supersoft, soft, medium and hard. F1 viewers can distinguish the different types of tyres by the colour of the lettering on the sidewalls. Wet-weather tyres can be easily recognised by the fact that they have grooves and channels in their tread patterns, of which the full-wet specification has the most elaborate pattern.
Soft (yellow)
It is still biased towards speed rather than long distances, but capable of providing teams with an advantage at the beginning of the race on full fuel and when used as a sprint tyre at the end.
Intermediate (green)
The most versatile of the rain tyres can disperse approximately 25 litres of water per second at full speed. Can be used in damp, slightly wet and drying track conditions.
Medium (white)
Theoretically offers an ideal compromise between performance and durability, and is suited to circuits with high speeds, temperatures, and energy loadings.
Full-wet (blue)
The full wet tyres can disperse up to 65 litres of water per second at full speed, making them the most effective solution for heavy rain.