2013 Indian Grand Prix Race Guide

INDIAN GRAND PRIX, BUDDH INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT, OCTOBER 25-27

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Round 16 - India I Editorial

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India is the next destination on the Formula 1 calendar and while the country is relatively new to hosting international motor racing, the Buddh International Circuit is set to be etched into the history books this weekend by crowning a champion.

Red Racing’s Sebastian Vettel only requires to finish fifth or better to secure the 2013 championship and in doing so he will join the exclusive club of just three drivers to win four world titles.

The German has won the last five races on the bounce and is in the form of his life, rendering this year’s title race to be wrapped up this weekend as a forgone conclusion. It is becoming increasingly difficult to remember a race which doesn’t end with the 26-year-old celebrating on the top step of the podium.

The statistics back this up too with Vettel only finishing outside the top five on seven occasions since he joined Red Bull in 2009, a staggering achievement in itself.

The last time he did so was at Brazil last year where he did just enough to secure his third title.

However, one of the factors that keeps millions glued to their television sets every fortnight is you can never be absolutely certain what will happen come raceday.

With Lotus fast becoming the form team, Mark Webber coming very close to victory at Suzuka and Vettel not needing to win, we may see a new face take chequered flag this weekend.

While the title race is almost certainly over, the news has continued to flow.

Teenage Russian sensation Daniil Kvyat will jump from GP3 to Formula One after being unveiled as Daniel Ricciardo’s replacement at Toro Rosso for next season.

In other news, McLaren has bolstered its design team by acquiring the services of Adrian Newey’s Red Bull understudy Peter Prodromou. The man, who has played a significant role in Red Bull’s success, will join the Woking team as head of aerodynamics at the end of next year.

Speculation regarding the future of Scotland’s Paul Di Resta at Force India is growing too with the drivers‘ manager revealing he may lose his seat to a pay driver in 2014.

While we ready ourselves for the Indian Grand Prix, it is important to note the motorsport fraternity has been rocked with the recent tragic losses of ex-Formula 1 test driver Maria De Villota and Porsche Supercup racer Sean Edwards. Please spare a thought this weekend for whom we have lost.

TOM HOWARD

Guest Editor

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Vettel: The greatest four time world champion?

Speedcafe.com’s Tom Howard takes a look at how the Red Bull racer compares against the sport’s existing four time world champions Sebastian Vettel is on the verge of becoming the youngest ever four-time world champion, setting the bar at an unprecedented height for the modern day Formula 1 driver.

Love him or loathe him the 26-year-old’s record is hard to ignore. A fifth place or higher finish in this weekend’s Indian Grand Prix will ensure he will become only

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the fourth driver to win four or more titles and only the third to win four consecutive championships.

Making comparisons between Formula 1’s four time world champions is a difficult task as the sport has changed so much since its maiden season in 1950, but it does offer some perspective of Vettel’s achievements and future career path.

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The first driver to achieve the hugely impressive feat of four world titles was Argentine Juan Manuel Fangio, who dominated F1’s first decade. Statistically Fangio, who five titles in just an eight year career, is the greatest and most successful four time champion boasting a staggering race win percentage of 46%.

Granted Formula 1 seasons consisted half of today’s calendar but with three times the danger during the 1950s, Fangio’s stats ensure he will forever be one of the sport’s true greats.

However, Vettel does overshadow him in two areas. The German has accrued his four titles in just six full Formula 1 seasons, which is a full year quicker then the great Fangio. Achieving the feat at the tender age of just 26 also ensures he is likely to be the youngest to do so for some conceivable time.

Alain Prost, “The Professor” is another of Formula 1’s benchmarks. The Frenchman was only active in the sport for 13 years but he certainly left his mark, recording four titles stretching from the turbo era of the mid 1980s to the active suspension era of the early 1990s.

While his bitter rivalry with Ayrton Senna is arguably the most abiding memory of Prost’s career, it can be easy to forget his achievements. The Professor also boasts a record that Vettel has yet to match.

also amazingly has a higher race win percentage than Prost, who impressively won a quarter of all the races he started.

Vettel’s boyhood hero Michael Schumacher continues to hold the title of Formula 1’s most successful driver with a mesmerising seven world championships and 91 race wins, more than any other driver.

Despite his disappointing three year comeback with Mercedes which ended last year, the German proved in his 19 year Formula 1 career he could form championship winning teams at both Benetton and Ferrari and dominate the sport for a sustained period of time.

In many ways Vettel fits Schumacher’s mould more closely than either Fangio or Prost and by looking at the Red Bull driver’s career so far he is on course to emulate his hero. If Schumacher decided against his winless comeback with Mercedes, he would hold a higher race win percentage than Vettel, but at the moment they both have won 30% of all races entered.

While Schumacher has more titles and race wins, Vettel has achieved his championships at a younger age than his fellow countryman. He has already won more than a third of Schumacher’s race wins in just seven years and if he continues his upward trajectory that record will be challenged.

To label a driver the greatest four time world champion is difficult for a number of reasons and variables. Many experts would put together significant cases for Fangio, Prost and Schumacher, arguing Formula 1 was more dangerous and difficult due to changes in rules, regulations and technology during their career time frames.

With Vettel there is the school of thought his world titles have come easy and he has not be tested fully, virtue of having the best car for the last four years at Red Bull.

To some extent this is true but a driver can only work with the machinery he is given and he still has to go out there and do the job time after time. And Formula 1 has also proved countless times that the best car more often than not wins the title.

In order to silence all the critics and experts he will have to win a world title at a different team or in a slower car to show his true class, like Prost and Schumacher achieved previously. But it is important not to forget Vettel is the youngest to achieve the feat and has done so in the least amount of seasons.

It is impossible to predict the future but in years to come Sebastian Vettel could well be regarded as the greatest of them all.

Of Prost’s four titles, three of them were achieved in different teams (McLaren, Ferrari and Williams) which represents an altogether different challenge for a driver.

To build a title winning car and personnel around you at one team is a tough enough, but to do this at three teams is a hugely impressive feat.

However, where Vettel shines through yet again is his age and speed of accruing his four world championships. He

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Juan Manuel Fangio Nationality: Argentine Active years: 8 Teams: Alfa Romeo, Maserati, Mercedes, Ferrari Championships: 5 (1951, 1054, 1955, 1956, 1957) Races: 52 Wins: 24 Podiums: 35 Pole Positions: 29 Race Win percentage: 46%

Alain Prost Nationality: French Active years: 13 Teams: McLaren, Renault, Ferrari, Williams Championships: 4 (1985,1986, 1989, 1993) Races: 202 Wins: 51 Podiums: 106 Pole Positions: 33 Race Win percentage: 25%

Michael Schumacher Nationality: German Active years: 19 Teams: Jordan, Benetton, Ferrari, Mercedes Championships: 7 (1994, 1995, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004) Races: 308 Wins: 91 Podiums: 155 Pole Positions: 68 Race win percentage: 30%

Sebastian Vettel Nationality: German Active years: 7 (6 Full seasons) Teams: BMW Sauber, Toro Rosso, Red Bull Championships 4 (2010, 2011, 2012, this weekend Races: 116 Wins: 35 Podiums: 58 Pole Positions: 42 Race Win percentage: 30%

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Round 16 - India I Track Details

BUDDH INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT Technical preview with the Lotus F1 team

THE CAR Rear wing Simulations show that the Buddh International Circuit is comparable to a Suzuka or Barcelona level of downforce; similar to that used in Korea which is a couple of steps away from maximum load.

Brakes There are significant braking demands at turns one, four and five but overall it isn’t a hard circuit for brakes. There is a long straight for the brakes to cool before turn 4 and they will also not be unduly stressed heading into Turn 1.

Suspension There are no significant bumps or kerbs that require special attention here. Good change of direction in the medium speed corners is essential so suspension would tend to be at the stiffer end of the range.

sufficient to eradicate understeer, particularly for the turn 10-11 high speed corners where it could cost a lot of lap time.

Engine The first part of the circuit requires good top speed and power since 75% of this sector consists of straights. The second part of the track is twistier and requires a more driveable and responsive engine.

The resultant engine requirements will be similar to Korea in this respect. Dust and grit from the surface can also be ingested into the airbox so filters will be regularly inspected to avoid blockages.

THE CIRCUIT Pitlane The pit lane is one of the longest in Formula 1 at over 600 metres with a notable influence on pit stop strategy as a result.

Tyres Pirelli has allocated the medium and soft tyres this time around. Previously the hard tyre was brought with the soft, presenting a challenge for the team.

Turns 4 approach With speeds of around 320kph attained, the longest straight on the track leads into Turn 4; a corner which is quite wide to assist with overtaking. It’s also the heaviest braking point on the circuit – with cars going from 320-90kph in 140 metres – creating aspect which should assist passing.

Front wing Front wing downforce needs to be

Turns 8 - 9 A fast right to left chicane, turns 8-9 require

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a quick change of direction from the car.

Turn 7 - 13 Turns 7-13 are quite long, sweeping corners, relying on good downforce and balance from the car. Turn 8 is the fastest point – taken at almost 300kph – before heading to the slower turns 9 and 10. Overall quite a satisfying section of race track for the drivers.

Turns 10 - 11 The never-ending turn 10-11 combo is similar to Turkey’s Turn 8; long and fast, with energy building and compounding in the tyres. Turn 10 is uphill and heads straight into Turn 11, which combined to form one of the most exciting parts of the circuit. This section is overlooked by a grandstand with a capacity of 13,000. Through this long corner, understeer is the enemy and car setup is focused on countering that.

Turn 13 - 14 Turns 13-14 form another section requiring good change of direction. Here the car needs to be stiff to ensure receptive response.

Turn 16 Turn 16 is another wider section of track which promotes overtaking opportunities.

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rustration levels will be hitting new peaks among the Formula 1 paddock as Sebastian Vettel proved unbeatable even though he endured a scrappy drive to victory in the Japanese Grand Prix two weeks ago.

By his own extremely high standards Vettel will admit his drive at Suzuka was a messy one but despite this, nobody was able to capitalise. He was certainly pushed hard by both Romain Grosjean and team mate Mark Webber but the end result remained all too similar with the German national anthem blearing at the end of the race.

Vettel may have won the previous two Indian Grand Prix and is the favourite for glory this weekend, but the fact he

only needs to finish fifth to wrap up the championship, could open the door for someone to end his five race winning run.

Webber emerged as Vettel’s closest challenger last time out and if the race were a few laps longer the outcome could have been different. Bouyed by how close he came to toppling the 26-year-old, the likeable Australian is a smart bet to star this weekend.

Lotus have become serious contenders for victories in recent weeks with Grosjean fronting the cause strongly in Japan, finishing third after leading the race. Both the Frenchman and Kimi Raikkonen could certainly upset the natural order the sport has been accustomed to in recent weeks.

Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso has proved he is

the very definition of a racer this season. The Spaniard has dragged the very best from his often unfancied Ferrari and has a knack of forcing himself into the race when qualifying proves his car is adrift of the front runners. He will have conceded the title to Vettel in his mind but come raceday, don’t be surprised to see the fiery two-time champion roaring up the grid.

Sauber have certainly accrued the title of midfield kings in recent weeks embarrassing the riches of McLaren. It is still mathematically possible for them to overtake one of the sport’s giants in the constructors title race, which could provide a interesting sub plot this weekend.

2013 Formula 1 World Championship Entry List #

Driver

Team

Chassis

Engine

1

Sebastian VETTEL (DEU)

Infiniti Red Bull Racing

Red Bull Racing

Renault

2

Mark WEBBER (AUS)

Infiniti Red Bull Racing

Red Bull Racing

Renault

3

Fernando ALONSO (ESP)

Scuderia Ferrari

Ferrari

Ferrari

4

Felipe MASSA (BRA)

Scuderia Ferrari

Ferrari

Ferrari

5

Jenson BUTTON (GBR)

Vodafone McLaren Mercedes

McLaren

Mercedes

6

Sergio PEREZ MENDOZA (MEX)

Vodafone McLaren Mercedes

McLaren

Mercedes

7

Kimi RAIKKONEN (FIN)

Lotus F1 Team

Lotus

Renault

8

Romain GROSJEAN (FRA)

Lotus F1 Team

Lotus

Renault

9

Nico ROSBERG (DEU)

Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team

Mercedes

Mercedes

10

Lewis HAMILTON (GBR)

Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team

Mercedes

Mercedes

11

Nico HULKENBERG (DEU)

Sauber F1 Team

Sauber

Ferrari

12

Esteban GUTIERREZ (MEX)

Sauber F1 Team

Sauber

Ferrari

14

Paul DI RESTA (GBR)

Sahara Force India F1 Team

Force India

Mercedes

15

Adrian SUTIL (DEU)

Sahara Force India F1 Team

Force India

Mercedes

16

Pastor MALDONADO (VEN)

Williams F1 Team

Williams

Renault

17

Valtteri BOTTAS (FIN)

Williams F1 Team

Williams

Renault

18

Jean-Eric VERGNE (FRA)

Scuderia Toro Rosso

Toro Rosso

Ferrari

19

Daniel RICCIARDO (AUS)

Scuderia Toro Rosso

Toro Rosso

Ferrari

20

Charles PIC (FRA)

Caterham F1 Team

Caterham

Renault

21

Giedo VAN DER GARDE (NDL)

Caterham F1 Team

Caterham

Renault

22

Jules BIANCHI (FRA)

Marussia F1 Team

Marussia

Cosworth

23

Max CHILTON (GBR)

Marussia F1 Team

Marussia

Cosworth

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Chassis: RB9 Engine: Renault RS27-2013 Base: Milton Keynes, UK Team principal: Christian Horner Chief technical officer: Adrian Newey Chief designer: Rob Marshall World Championships: 3

Sebastian Vettel

Mark Webber

Nationality: German Date of Birth: 03/07/1987 Debut: Indianapolis, 2007 Wins: 35 Best championship finish: 1st (2010-2012) Other career Highlights: 2nd 2009 Formula 1 World Championship, 2nd 2006 Formula 3 Euro Series, 2nd 2004 Formula BMW ADAC

Nationality: Australian Date of Birth: 27/08/1976 Debut: Albert Park, 2002 Wins: 9 Best championship finish: 3rd (2010 & 2011) Other career Highlights: 2nd 2001 International F3000, , 3rd 1998 FIA GT Championship, 1st 1996 British Formula Ford Festival

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Chassis: F138 Engine: Ferrari 056 Base: Maranello, Italy Team principal:Stefano Domenicali Chassis director: Pat Fry Chief designer: Nikolas Tombazis World Championships: 16

Fernando Alonso

Felipe Massa

Nationality: Spanish Date of Birth: 29/07/1981 Debut: Albert Park, 2001 Wins: 32 Best championship finish: 1st (2005 & 2006) Other career highlights: 2nd 2010 & 2012 F1 World Championship, 3rd 2007 F1 World Championship, 1st 1999 Euro Open by Nissan

Nationality: Brazilian Date of Birth: 25/04/1981 Debut: Albert Park, 2002 Wins: 11 Best championship finish: 2nd (2008) Other career highlights: 3rd 2006 F1 World Championship, 4th 2007 F1 World Championship, 1st 2001 Euro Formula 3000, 1st 2000 Formula Renault Eurocup

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Chassis: MP4-28 Engine: Mercedes-Benz FO 108Z Base: Woking, UK Team principal: Martin Whitmarsh Technical director: Tim Goss Chairman: Ron Dennis World Championships: 8

Jenson Button

Sergio Perez

Nationality: British Date of Birth: 19/01/1980 Debut: Albert Park, 2000 Wins: 15 Best championship finish: 1st (2009) Other career highlights: 1st 1998 British Formula Ford Festival, 1998 British Formula Ford Champion

Nationality: Mexican Date of Birth: 26/01/1990 Debut: Albert Park, 2011 Wins: 0 Best championship finish: 10th (2012) Other career highlights: 2nd 2010 GP2 Series, 4th 2007 British F3 Championship Class, 1st 2007 British Formula 3 National Class

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Chassis: E21 Engine: Renault RS27- 2013 Base: Enstone, UK Team principal: Eric Boullier Technical chief: James Allison Gerard Lopez: Chairman World Championships: 4 (1994, 1995, 2005, 2006)

Kimi Raikkonen

Romain Grosjean

Nationality: Finnish Date of Birth: 17/10/1979 Debut: Albert Park, 2001 Wins: 20 Best championship finish: 1st (2007) Other career highlights: 2nd 2003 & 2005 F1 World Championship,3rd 2008 & 2012 F1 World Championship, 2000 British Formula Renault champion

Nationality: French Date of Birth: 17/04/1986 Debut: Valencia, 2009 Wins: 0 Best championship finish: 8th Other career highlights: 2011 GP2 and GP2 Asia Series champion, 2010 Auto GP champion, 2007 F3 Euro Series champion

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Chassis: F1 W04 Engine: Mercedes-Benz FO 108Z Base: Brackley, UK Team principal: Ross Brawn Technical director: Bob Bell Head of motorsport: Toto Wolf World Championships: 0

Nico Rosberg

Lewis Hamilton

Nationality: German Date of Birth: 27/06/1985 Debut: Sakhir, 2006 Wins: 2 Best championship finish: 7th (2009, 2010 & 2011) Career Highlights: 2nd 2008 Singapore Grand Prix, 2005 GP2 Champion, 1st 2002 Formula BMW ADAC

Nationality: British Date of Birth: 07/01/1985 Debut: Albert Park, 2007 Wins: 22 Best championship finish: 1st (2008) Other career highlights: 2nd 2007 F1 World Championship, 2006 GP2 champion, 2005 Formula 3 Euroseries champion

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Chassis: C32 Engine: Ferrari 056 Base: Hinwil, Switzerland Team founder: Peter Sauber Team principal: Monisha Kaltenborn Chief designer: Matt Norris World Championships: 0

Nico Hulkenberg

Esteban Gutierrez

Nationality: German Date of Birth: 19/08/1987 Debut: Sakhir, 2010 Wins: 0 Best championship finish: 11th (2012) Other career highlights: Pole Position for 2010 Brazilian Grand Prix, 2009 GP2 Series Champion, 2005 Formula BMW ADAC champion

Nationality: Mexican Date of Birth: 05/08/1991 Debut: Albert Park, 2013 Wins: 0 Best championship finish: Career Highlights: 2010 GP3 Series champion, 3rd 2012 GP2 Series, 1st 2008 Formula BMW Europe, 3rd 2008 Formula BMW World Final

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Chassis: VJM06 Engine: Mercedes-Benz FO 108Z Base: Silverstone, UK Team principal:Vijay Mallya Deputy team principal: Bob Fernley Technical director: Andrew Green World Championships: 0

Paul Di Resta

Adrian Sutil

Nationality: Scottish Date of Birth: 16/04/1986 Debut: Albert Park, 2011 Wins: 0 Best championship finish: 13th (2011) Career Highlights: 2010 DTM Champion, 2006 Formula 3 Euroseries Champion, 1st 2006 Masters of Formula 3

Nationality: German Date of Birth: 11/01/1983 Debut: Albert Park, 2007 Wins: 0 Best championship finish: 9th (2011) Other career highlights: 2006 All-Japan Formula 3 champion, 3rd 2006 Macau Grand Prix, 2nd 2003 Formula 3 Euro Series

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Chassis: FW35 Engine: Renault RS27- 2013 Base: Grove, UK Team principal:Frank Williams Technical director: Mike Coughlan Chief engineer: Xevi Pujolar World Championships: 9

Pastor Maldonado

Valtteri Bottas

Nationality: Venezuelan Date of Birth: 09/03/1985 Debut: Albert Park, 2011 Wins: 1 Best championship finish: 15th (2012) Career Highlights: Pole position for 2012 Spanish Grand Prix, 2010 GP2 Champion, 3rd 2006 Formula Renault 3.5, 1st 2004 Formula Renault 2000 Italia

Nationality: Finnish Date of Birth: 28/08/1989 Debut: Albert Park, 2013 Wins: 0 Best championship finish: Career Highlights: 1st 2011 GP3 Series, 3rd 2009 & 2010 Formula 3 Euro Series, 1st 2009 & 2010 Masters of Formula 3

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Chassis: STR8 Engine: Ferrari 056 Debut: Sakhir, 2006 Base: Faenza, Italy Team principal:Franz Tost Technical director: James Key Chief designer: Luca Furbatto World Championships: 0

Jean-Eric Vergne

Daniel Ricciardo

Nationality: French Date of Birth: 25/04/1990 Debut: Albert Park, 2012 Wins: 0 Best championship finish: 17th (2012) Career Highlights: 2nd 2011 Formula Renault 3.5 Series, 2010 British Formula 3 champion, 2nd European Formula Renault 2.0 series

Nationality: Australian Date of Birth: 01/07/1989 Debut: Silverstone, 2011 Wins: 0 Best championship finish: 18th (2012) Career Highlights: 2009 British Formula 3 champion, 2nd 2010 Formula Renault 3.5 series

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Chassis: CT03 Engine: Renault RS27-2013 Base: Hingham, UK Team principal:Cyril Abiteboul Technical director: Mark Smith Team owner: Tony Fernandes World Championships: 0

Charles Pic

Giedo Van Der Garde

Nationality: French Date of Birth: 15/02/1990 Debut: Albert Park, 2012 Wins: 0 Best championship finish: 21st (2012) Other career highlights: 4th 2011 GP2 Series, 3rd 2008 and 2009 Formula Renault 3.5

Nationality: Dutch Date of Birth: 25/04/1985 Debut: Albert Park, 2013 Wins: 0 Best championship finish: Career highlights: 3rd 2011 GP2 Asia Series, 5th 2011 GP2 Series, 1st 2008 Formula Renault 3.5 Series, 2nd 2006 Masters of Formula 3

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Chassis: MR02 Engine: Cosworth CA2012 Base: Banbury, UK Team principal:John Booth Technical director: Pat Symmonds Sporting director: Graeme Lowdon World Championships: 0

Jules Bianchi

Max Chilton

Nationality: French Date of Birth: 03/08/1989 Debut: Albert Park, 2013 Wins: 0 Best championship finish: Career Highlights: 2nd 2012 Formula Renault 3.5 Series, 2nd 2011 GP2 Asia Series, 3rd 2010 & 2011 GP2 Series, 1st 2008 Formula 3 Euro Series

Nationality: British Date of Birth: 21/04/1991 Debut: Albert Park, 2013 Wins: 0 Best championship finish: Career Highlights: 4th 2012 GP2 Series, 4th 2009 British Formula 3 Championship, 10th 2008 British Formula 3 Championship

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PREVIOUS INDIAN GRAND PRIX WINNERS Year

Driver

Constructor

Location

2012

Sebastian Vettel

Red Bull-Renault

Buddh International

2011

Sebastian Vettel

Red Bull-Renault

Buddh International

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CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS WORLD DRIVERS CHAMPIONSHIP NO

Driver

Nat

Car

Points

1

Sebastian Vettel

German

Red Bull Racing-Renault

297

2

Fernando Alonso

Spanish

Ferrari

207

3

Kimi RäikkÜnen

Finnish

Lotus-Renault

177

4

Lewis Hamilton

British

Mercedes

161

5

Mark Webber

Australian

Red Bull Racing-Renault

148

6

Nico Rosberg

German

Mercedes

126

7

Felipe Massa

Brazilian

Ferrari

90

8

Romain Grosjean

French

Lotus-Renault

87

9

Jenson Button

British

McLaren-Mercedes

60

10

Nico Hulkenberg

German

Sauber-Ferrari

39

11

Paul di Resta

British

Force India-Mercedes

36

12

Adrian Sutil

German

Force India-Mercedes

26

13

Sergio Perez

Mexican

McLaren-Mercedes

23

14

Daniel Ricciardo

Australian

STR-Ferrari

18

15

Jean-Eric Vergne

French

STR-Ferrari

13

16

Esteban Gutierrez

Mexican

Sauber-Ferrari

6

17

Pastor Maldonado

Venezuelan

Williams-Renault

1

18

Valtteri Bottas

Finnish

Williams-Renault

0

19

Jules Bianchi

French

Marussia-Cosworth

0

20

Charles Pic

French

Caterham-Renault

0

21

Giedo van der Garde Dutch

Caterham-Renault

0

22

Max Chilton

Marussia-Cosworth

0

British

WORLD CONSTRUCTORS CHAMPIONSHIP Pos

Constructor

Points

1

Red Bull Racing-Renault

445

2

Ferrari

297

3

Mercedes

287

4

Lotus-Renault

264

5

McLaren-Mercedes

83

6

Force India-Mercedes

62

7

Sauber-Ferrari

45

8

STR-Ferrari

31

9

Williams-Renault

1

10

Marussia-Cosworth

0

11

Caterham-Renault

0

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RECENT WORLD DRIVERS’ CHAMPIONS Year

Driver

Nat

Constructor

Wins

Poles

Points

2012

Sebastian Vettel

GER

Red Bull

5

6

281

2011

Sebastian Vettel

GER

Red Bull

11

15

392

2010

Sebastian Vettel

GER

Red Bull

5

10

256

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

2003

Michael Schumacher

GER

Ferrari

6

5

93

2002

Michael Schumacher

GER

Ferrari

11

7

144

2001

Michael Schumacher

GER

Ferrari

9

11

123

2000

Michael Schumacher

GER

Ferrari

9

9

108

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

1990

Ayrton Senna

BRA

McLaren

6

10

78

1989

Alain Prost

FRA

McLaren

4

2

76

1988

Ayrton Senna

BRA

McLaren

8

13

90

1987

Nelson Piquet

BRA

Williams

3

4

73

1986

Alain Prost

FRA

McLaren

4

1

72

1985

Alain Prost

FRA

McLaren

5

2

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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The Castrol Locator app is the easy to use tool that connects you to Castrol.

The app is split into two sections: FOR YOUR TRUCK and FOR YOUR CAR. IT TELLS YOU: Where to find your nearest service centre that uses Castrol, and where to buy Castrol if you prefer DIY or top-up.

You can search for the outlet nearest your current location, or in any specific suburb or area you nominate.

You can view your info on a list, and get directions or choose the map option. It couldn’t be easier.

GET THE APP NOW AND GO DIRECTLY TO CASTROL

WHICH OIL? The app contains a direct link to the Castrol lube selection guide so you’ll never be left wondering whether you’ve made the right choice for your vehicle.

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