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55 305 5.554 2.9 109 322 200 KM RACE DISTANCE

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Friday 11 November: Practice one - 0900-1030 Practice two - 1300-1430

Saturday 12 November: Practice three - 1000-1100 Qualifying - 1300-1400

Sunday 13 November: Race – 1300

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BY ROBYN BLAKE

FERRARI FORCE INDIA HRT F1 TEAM LOTUS RENAULT MCLAREN MERCEDES GP RED BULL SAUBER TEAM LOTUS TORO ROSSO VIRGIN RACING WILLIAMS F1 © MCLAREN.COM

FERRARI

Following an article by Coulthard, Massa's 2012 prospects have been up for speculation but Domenicali has assured all that the Brazilian's seat is safe, although next year will be crucial for his future. Alonso is their only contender for the remaining runner-up spot, but with the current form of Button to contend with the Spaniard concedes it will be difficult.

FORCE INDIA

An announcement regarding the 2012 line-up was expected before the race weekend, but despite indications one would be made Mallya has recently said he hasn't made the decision yet. However he is confident that his car will be suited to the circuit, and it's a sentiment that is echoed by both of his drivers.

HRT F1 TEAM

Liuzzi is back in the car this weekend after Karthikeyan borrowed it in India, and will be wanting to avoid another collision with Schumacher which saw him drive over the top of the Mercedes. Ricciardo's experience of the track is restricted to the young driver test last year, where he topped the time sheets in the Red Bull. Pleased with the pace in India compared to their rivals, Kolles is encouraged by their progress.

LOTUS RENAULT

Enduring tough times, the team land in Abu Dhabi with two drivers who have fond memories of the track which should ease the tension as they aim to secure their fifth place in the standings. However the team are concerned about the suitability of their car to the track, Allison commenting on the car being suited to a higher speed track.

MCLAREN

Confident in the cars ability to be one of the fastest around the Yas Marina circuit, Whitmarsh also adds that they are continuing development with an eye hit the ground running next year. Button will be wanting to continue his form from India which gave him a margin to work with in second place, Hamilton on the other hand wants to double his winning tally of two.

MERCEDES GP

The team consider this their last 'home' race of the year due to the involvement of their partners, and will be looking to impress and continue their strong point scoring record. Rosberg notes that he felt comfortable in his car in India and hopes to improve on his pace to get close to the fastest teams.

RED BULL

The team are returning to the site of their first driver championship, where Vettel won the title after being classified as the rank outsider. This time around, however, they've wrapped up both with time to spare, but this doesn't mean they're resting on their laurels. Webber particularly is still searching for his first win and will not be looking to emulate his race last year as he watched his title hopes slip away behind Alonso vs. Petrov.

SAUBER

Channeling their focus on ensuring they get their tyres to work this weekend, they have altered the mechanical set up while keeping the car specification the same as it was in India. And to ensure they aren't caught out again, Key ensure they have some 'fresh ideas' to combat any tyre issues on the day. Kobayashi scored his first championships points at the track, and Perez notes his special memories of Yas Marina are associated with his first F1 test. .

TEAM LOTUS

Moving on from the criticism they face from some regarding their decision to keep Chandhok off the grid, they head into Abu Dhabi to further consolidate their position as the best of the newest teams. They also head to Abu Dhabi the last time as Team Lotus since their name change request was approved. Eyes will be on Kovalainen again to see if he can produce the magic he showed again behind the wheel in India.

TORO ROSSO

Without a line-up announcement on the horizon, the drivers are still left guessing as to whether they will still be housed within the Red Bull sister team and both Buemi and Alguersuari have much to prove. They also have some work to do to break the deadlock with Sauber. On equal points, with Sauber ahead on positions, Toro Rosso have an opportunity to get close to their previous form.

VIRGIN RACING

Not only is the aim of this weekend to continue preparations for next season, but an opportunity to bounce back after a disappointing weekend in India. As many drivers have Glock and d'Ambrosio comment on the spectacular setting, and the nature of the track drawing from many other tracks already on the calendar. With the end nearing, for the team, they hope to provide nothing but positive results to further the progression of the 2012 car.

WILLIAMS The team have confirmed that there has been communication with Kimi Raikkonen, although they were quick to add that they have several other options to consider, it has done little to dilute the intensity of the rumours of a Finnish driver joining in 2012. Gillan reports that primary preparation for the race have gone well, and despite his time on the track being limited Maldonado is eager to get his first F1 race underway.

Barrichello is determined to bring in some much needed points before they head to his home race in Brazil.

TEAMS AND DRIVERS RED BULL MCLAREN FERRARI MERCEDES RENAULT GP WILLIAMS FORCE INDIA SAUBER TORO ROSSO TEAM LOTUS HRT F1 VIRGIN RACING

Then we come to his joyous move to Red Bull in 2007. Here, he gained his first taste of a truly competitive car. For the next two years, the car proved to have potential but reliability issues kept Webber out of the points. After 130 grand prix starts, Webber got his first victory at the German Grand Prix in 2009 but his campaign was hindered by Vettel stealing Red Bulls first win at the Chinese Grand Prix.

But it was 2010 that he really showed Championship winning material. Mark was the first driver of the season to take back-to-back victories at the Spanish and Monaco Grand Prix.

He would have taken the win at the Turkish Grand Prix had it not been for his team-mate, Sebastian Vettel, attempting to pass on lap 40 which caused the paid to collide. Luckily for Webber, he was able to continue whilst Vettel retired but he could only manage third for the race. After winning four races and finishing in the points virtually every race, he narrowly missed out on the title to his team mate Vettel.

However, the 2011 season has meant Webber has had to live in the shadow of Vettel. With no wins and close-call battles with Ferraris Fernando Alonso, he has failed to win any races this season and looks set to settle for fourth in the championship.

DRIVER STATS

Name: Mark Webber D.O.B: 27th August 1976 Nationality: Australian F1 Debut: Australian Grand Prix 2002 Current Team: Red Bull Racing Races: 176 Wins: 6 Podiums: 29 World Championships: 0

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When adventuring further into Abu Dhabi, visitors find a rare mixture of antiquity and modern life.

Until oil was discovered in 1958 the area was nothing more that a small fishing village, today Abu Dhabi's population is approximately 85,000. The cities coastline boasts a pleasant contrast of lively bars, clubs and restaurants alongside serene public parks, greenery and fountains. The city has a well-organised tourism network with many options to see the sights including, architectural tours, open-top buses, sea cruises and speedboat tours.

With desert camping trips, camel racing, visits to the grand mosque, shopping 'rug-crawls' and traditradi tional fish markets to name just a few of the experiences Abu Dhabi has to offer, there truly is something for everyone. Ending the day in one of the many cafe's or 'Shisha' bars allows visitors to sit back, relax and take in the sights and sounds of this diverse and well-balanced city.

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