Korean GP Race Facts by Steve Davies

Digital Racefacts Facts & Statistics Korean Grand Prix, 24 September 2010

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Content

Time table Preview Race track & map Race information Tech specs Our drivers All drivers, all data

3 4 5-6 7 8 9-12 13-16

Team statistics Team history Ranking List of winners Internet Schedule Media information

17 18 19-20 21-24 25-26 27 28

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Time table

Local Time

Friday, 22 October 2010 10:00 - 11:30

Formula 1, practice session 1

14:00 - 15:30

Formula 1, practice session 2

Saturday, 23 October 2010 11:00 - 12:00

Formula 1, practice session 3

14:00 - 15:00

Formula 1, qualifying session

Sunday, 24 October 2010 13:30 - 13:40

Formula 1, drivers’ parade

15:00

Korean Grand Prix

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Preview

Preview › Korea

NICO ROSBERG

MICHAEL SCHUMACHER

ROSS BRAWN

NORBERT HAUG

“It will be an exciting challenge to race at

“Finally this year we are going to a circuit

“We are very pleased to be visiting Korea

“The first Korean Grand Prix will be a com-

the new Korean circuit. It looks great from

which is not only new for me but for all of

next week and are looking forward to the ex-

pletely new experience for everybody involved

the pictures that we have seen recently and I

the drivers. Korea will be a very interest-

perience of racing in a new country for For-

in Formula One and our team welcomes this

hope that the asphalt holds up as it has only

ing country to see and even if the track has

mula One. It is important for the future of our

new race onto the calendar. The organisers

been put down very recently. It is always in-

only just been finished in time, I am confi-

sport that we continue to expand our global

have had a challenging period of time to get

teresting to learn a new circuit and generally

dent that everything will be fine. I am very

fan base therefore we are very pleased that

the new facilities complete according to the

I get up to speed quickly so I’m looking for-

much in favour of new races and I think it is

the venue is ready in time after some uncer-

initial plan but everything seems to be ready

ward to the weekend.”

a benefit for all of us in the sport. It should

tainty. We have been preparing for the new

now. We are looking forward to an excit-

not be too complicated to learn the layout

Korean circuit back at the factory with work

ing first race at this new track in Yeongam

and we are used to adapting quickly to new

on our simulator so we have a good idea of

where we can hopefully continue to get the

circumstances. We had quite a good race in

what to expect but as always with a new

maximum from our current technical pack-

Japan last weekend and are hoping that we

track, it will be an interesting challenge.”

age, as in the last races, and score additional

can move forward again and put on a good

points.”

show at the first race in Korea.”

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Race circuit

Race Track â&#x20AC;ş Yeongam 2009 Results

Yeongam The 5.621 kilometre long circuit at Yeongam

features 18 corners and the grandstand seat

up to 130,000 spectators. The facilities were

officially opened on 4 September 2010.

Time

5 Lap record

7 8

Fastest lap 2009 Winners 2000 - 2009

2009 Pole Position 2009

2008

2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000

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Circuit map

Circuit Map â&#x20AC;ş Yeongam gear

2 106

kph

Yeongam

8 9

Round 16, 24 October 2010, Yeongam 55 laps, 5.621 kms = 309.155 kms

6 7

3 10

11 12

13 14

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Race information

Race Information â&#x20AC;ş The Korean Grand Prix After the 1988 Summer Olympics at Seoul

reaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capital Seoul attracts more and more

Mercedes-Benz in the Korean GP

and the 2002 FIFA World Cup which had

tourists. The race track built at the sea is sur-

2009

been co-hosted with Japan, Formula One will

rounded by a beautiful countryside with sce-

2008

be the third international sporting highlight in

nic mountains on one side and picturesque

2007

Korea.

islands on the other.

2006 2005

The Korean Grand Prix will be the seventh

The Yeongam circuit has been designed by

2004

Formula One event in Asia after the grands

the experienced German race track architect

2003

prix in Japan, Malaysia, Bahrain, China, Sin-

Hermann Tilke. Constructions began in 2007

2002

gapore and Abu Dhabi.

whilst the opening ceremony had been held

2001

on 4 September 2010. The 5.6km lap offers

2000

The 5.6 kilometre long circuit is located in

18 corners and the grandstand seat up to

1999

the South Jeolla region, once a place for po-

130,000 spectators. In addition, like in Abu

1998

litical and religious dissidents. Today, this

Dhabi the infrastructure offers a state-of-the-

1997

region about 400 kilometres away from Ko-

art business park as well as leisure facilities.

1996 1995 1994 1955 1954

silver: Mercedes-Benz, black: Sauber-Mercedes, red: McLaren-Mercedes

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Car

MGP W01 â&#x20AC;ş Technical Specification Chassis

Dimensions

Construction

Moulded carbon fibre and honeycomb

Overall length

4800mm

composite structure

Overall height

950mm

Suspension

Wishbone and pushrod activated

Overall width

1800mm

torsion springs and rockers

Dampers

Sachs

Wheels

BBS forged magnesium

Engine

Tyres

Bridgestone Potenza

Type

Mercedes-Benz FO108X

Brakes

Brembo calipers

Capacity

2.4 litres

Brake discs/pads Carbon/Carbon

Cylinders

Steering

Power assisted rack and pinion

Maximum rpm

18,000 (maximum FIA regulation)

Steering wheel

Carbon fibre construction

Bank angle

90Â°

Electronics

FIA standard ECU and FIA homologated

Piston bore

98mm (maximum FIA regulation)

electronic and electrical system

No of valves

Weight

95kg (minimum FIA regulation weight)

Transmission Gearbox

Seven speed unit with carbon

composite maincase

Gear selection

Sequential, semi-automatic, hydraulic activation

Clutch

Carbon plate

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All drivers, all data

Michael Schumacher › Car No 3 Nationality:

German

Date of Birth:

3 January 1969

Place of Birth:

Hürth-Hermülheim, Germany

Lives:

Switzerland

Height:

1.74m

Weight:

68kg

Marital Status:

Married to Corinna with two children

Personal Interests:

Football, Skiing, Parachuting

Website:

www.michaelschumacher.de

GP Debut:

Belgium, 25 August 1991

Best World Championship:

World Champion - 1994, 1995, 2000,

2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

First Win:

Belgium, 30 August 1992

Last Win:

China, 1 October 2006

GP Starts:

264

GP Wins:

Pole Positions:

Fastest laps:

Lead kms:

24,126

GP Points:

1,423

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Michael Schumacher › Car No 3 2010

Formula One: MERCEDES GP PETRONAS Formula One Team, Car No 3

1991

German Touring Car Championship: Zakspeed Mercedes

2006

Formula One: Ferrari - 2nd in Drivers’ Championship

1991

Japanese Formula 3000: Team Le Mans

2005

Formula One: Ferrari - 3rd in Drivers’ Championship

1990

World Sportscar Championship: Team Sauber Mercedes

2004