Speedcafe.com Race Guide - 2012 Korean Grand Prix

2012 Korean Grand Prix, Yeongam, October 12-14

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The 2011 Korean Grand Prix provided a tight battle between Red Bull, McLaren and Ferrari.

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Round 16 - Korea I Introduction

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The events of last weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix have set the scene for a gripping battle for the 2012 Formula 1 World Championship between Ferrari and Red Bull.

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Proving that nothing can be taken for granted in Formula 1, the meteorically consistent Fernando Alonso has now been taken out of contention in first corner accidents twice in four races, allowing Sebastian Vettel to close his championship advantage to just four points.

With only five races now remaining, the title fight will undoubtedly get the lion’s share of the attention for the remainder of the season. Looking a little further down the field, however, reveals a series of struggles in which there are arguably even greater consequences. Alonso and Sebastian Vettel may be fighting over the honour of becoming a three-time World Champion, but several others are driving for their careers.

No more so than Kamui Kobayashi, who did his stocks no harm at all by qualifying and finishing inside the top three in front of his home crowd last weekend. The Swiss team’s financial situation ensures that the former Toyota driver’s future is far from secured unless he can find some significant backing. One can only hope that corporate Japan was watching their young hero’s efforts at Suzuka.

Bruno Senna too is in a bind. The Brazilian is under serious pressure from Williams’ highly rated test driver Valteri Bottas, and unless Senna can come up with some greater results in the remaining races or a higher level of funding before next season, a switch could well be on the cards.

Further back in the field, the requirement for increased dollars in order to move forward could mean that any of the smaller teams’ ‘lead drivers’ - Heikki Kovalainen, Timo Glock and Pedro de la Rosa - or their paying counterparts - Vitaly Petrov, Charles Pic and Narrain Karthikeyan - could be heading towards their last Grands Prix.

There is much yet to be decided, and hence much to keep an eye on, as the season draws to its conclusion.

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On a string Vettel had his competition, and the trophy, under control in Japan

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Round 16 - Korea I Cover Story

Aussie Unleashed Webber fired up to avenge Suzuka shocker

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ustralian Mark Webber will enter this weekend’s Korean Grand Prix with a point to prove following another disastrous run last time out at Suzuka.

Having failed to score points at the preceding races in Italy (where he retired after a late spin) and Singapore (where he finished 11th after coming off worst in the pit strategy battle), Webber appeared set for a big result in Japan.

A front-row start marked Webber’s best qualifying result in six races and equalled his best for the year. But while pole-sitter and team-mate Sebastian Vettel charged off into the distance on the way to his second victory in succession, Webber’s car was sent slewing into the infield at the exit of Turn 2 after heavy contact from the Lotus of Romain Grosjean.

The incident had occurred in just the Frenchman’s second start since returning from a one-race ban earned for causing an opening corner pile-up in Belgium.

Speaking after finishing the race in an eventual ninth place, Webber described Grosjean as a “first lap nutcase”, adding: “The rest of us are trying to fight for some decent results each weekend but he is trying to get to the third corner as fast as he can at every race. It makes it frustrating because a few big guys probably suffered from that and maybe he needs another holiday.

“He needs to have a look at himself, it was completely his fault. How many mistakes can you make, how many times can you make the same error? First-lap incidents... yeah... it’s quite embarrassing at this level for him.”

The tangle with Webber has brought Grosjean’s tally of first-lap accidents to seven from just 14 races this year. It’s an extraordinary statistic that could lead to the end of the 26-year-old’s, at times, highly promising career if he’s not careful.

“Ever since I came back in Singapore my priority has been to be very cautious at the start... it was a stupid mistake,” admits Grosjean. “Mark came to see me after the race and was obviously not happy, but I apologised and we have to move on. We’ll sit down and look at things again before the next race to see what we can do to improve these situations.”

Although a separate first corner incident between Grosjean’s team-mate Kimi Raikkonen and world championship leader Fernando Alonso saw Webber edge slightly

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closer to the top of the points standings in Japan, the Australian now has just five races in which to claw back 60 points from the Spaniard. Now just four points adrift of Alonso, Vettel is clearly the team’s best shot at glory.

The Constructors’ Championship, meanwhile, is also still alive, with its importance to the teams rarely conveyed.

Red Bull and McLaren are separated by 41 points heading to Korea, where the former’s team principal Christian Horner will be hoping for a fair fight, clean of what he describes as “unacceptable” first corner shunts.

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A former driver himself, Horner believes that Grosjean has the ability to succeed in Grand Prix racing, but needs to learn quickly from his latest gaff.

“Hopefully he will have a good look.. or his team need to get him more under control,” he said. “He is capable of doing it, as he is obviously a quick driver, but so many incidents is unacceptable at this level.

“He needs to really talk to himself, or the team needs to talk to him, because not only is it dangerous for others, but he has cost himself and his team a colossal amount of points - together with the innocent victims that he has collected en route.”

He added: “The most important thing when you make a mistake is to learn from it, and I think the most disappointing thing is that it is a repeat incident and proved extremely costly for Mark, as it did for (Lewis) Hamilton and (Fernando) Alonso at Spa, and numerous other victims earlier in the year. I think the most worrying thing is he doesn’t appear to be learning from his mistakes.” >> Continued on page 13

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The Red Bull squad heads to Korea on a two-race winning streak thanks to Vettel’s performances in Singapore and Suzuka, its first back-to-back wins of the season. The Japanese event saw the team score its first front-row lock-out of the year in qualifying - an area that had largely been a weakness during the campaign to that point.

The RB8’s improved competitiveness can at least partially be traced to the ‘double-DRS’ device it debuted in Singapore. Although Mercedes pioneered the concept prior to the start of the season, the Marina Bay race saw Red Bull became just the second team to run a front-wing ‘stalling’ system in a Grand Prix. Just how much benefit that the addition has brought is impossible to pin-point from the outside, although it was interesting to note that the Red Bulls were among the 10 fastest cars in a straight line at Suzuka, having languished in just 21st and 24th at Spa early last month.

With Ferrari certain to bring a host of upgrades to the remaining races, the development battle could well decide the identity of the 2012 World Champion.

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Round 16 - Korea I Track Details

Korea International Circuit Technical preview with Lotus F1’s trackside operations director Alan Permane

THE CAR Rear wing Downforce levels here are similar to those of Suzuka, and although Korea does have very long straight, the corners are sufficient to justify carrying a touch more wing rather than focusing purely on speed when pointing in one direction. It’s closer to a Spa or Canada type track than a Monaco or Hungary set-up.

Brakes This is not a circuit with extreme braking demands, however there are three significant areas of speed retardation – Turns 1, 3 and 4 – which are all at the end of long straights.

Suspension Car set-up here is a compromise between reasonably good change of direction at high speed – necessitating a stiffer set-up – and the opposing demands of slower speed corners like Turns 1, 4, 6 – which need a softer set-up. One of the features of this track is that it is incredibly smooth, and there are no significant kerbs. This means the car can run very low and close to the ground, especially as there are no notable bumps in the surface.

Tyres Pirelli’s soft and super soft are allocated.

The fast corners mean that it has the highest lateral energy loading of all the circuits where the supersoft tyre is used.

Front wing A ‘reasonable’ amount of front wing is needed to balance the car through the medium and high speed corners; slightly more than at a lower speed circuit, but not as much as at Silverstone or Suzuka.

Engine Korea sits in the middle of the powerdriveability ratio, with engine demands similar to those of Australia. A mix of good driveability through the medium to low speed corners, responsiveness out of the slower chicanes / hairpins combined with good top end power for the three long straights is required. Good traction is essential for the lower speed corners such as Turns 1, 4, and 6, meaning smooth power delivery from the engine is an advantage here. Fuel consumption is very high over one lap due to the stop-start nature of the final sector.

THE Circuit Turn 1 High braking demands in the latter part of Turn 1 can potentially make life difficult for the drivers at the start of the race, when

the cars are at their heaviest and tyres at their coolest.

Turns 3 approach Over 300kph is reached on the approach to Turn 3 before heavy braking into this tight right-hander. Higher speeds could be attained on this long straight, however wing levels required for the remainder of the lap mean that maximum velocity is constrained by drag and gearing.

Turns 4 - 6 More heavy braking demands here after a significant straight leading into the slowest section of the track, where good low speed change of direction and mechanical grip are required.

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 14 - 18 130R is flat out, but more difficult when the cars are heavy with fuel.

Turn 17 Turn 17 is actually quite high speed heading on to the first straight.

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Red Bull Racing Base: Milton Keynes, UK Team Principal: Christian Horner Technical Chief: Adrian Newey Chassis: RB8 Engine: Renault RS27-2012

Debut: Albert Park, 2005 Constructors’ titles: 2 Wins: 32 Pole Positions: 43 Fastest Laps: 26

2012 FORM Sebastian Vettel

Championship Position: 2 Best Qualifying: 1 Average Qualifying: 4.9 Best Finish: 1 Average Finish: 6.1

Mark webber

Championship Position: 5 Best Qualifying: 2 Average Qualifying: 6.6 Best Finish: 1 Average Finish: 6.8

THE BAGMAN’s SAY...

Sebastian Vettel heads to Yeongam on a two-race winning streak and as the defending Korean Grand Prix race winner.

The Red Bull has taken a noticeable leap forward in competitiveness over recent races, a point most proven by the team’s front-row lock-out in Japan.

Vettel is therefore the red hot favourite to take the race win. Mark Webber meanwhile needs to get himself up off the canvas after a string of poor results. A return to the podium would be just the ticket.

Sebastian Vettel Nationality: German Date of Birth: 03/07/1987 Debut: Indianapolis, 2007 World Championships: 2 Wins: 24 Poles: 34 Fastest Laps: 13 Career Highlights: 2010 and 2011 World Drivers’ Champion, 2nd 2006 F3 Euro Series, 2nd 2004 Formula BMW ADAC

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Mark Webber Nationality: Australian Date of Birth: 27/08/1976 Debut: Albert Park, 2002 World Championships: 0 Wins: 9 Poles: 9 Fastest Laps: 13 Career Highlights: 3rd 2010 and 2011 World Drivers’ Championship, 2nd 2001 International F3000, 1st 1996 British FF Festival

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Round 16 - Korea I Driver Profiles

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2012 FORM JENSON BUTTON Championship Position: 6 Best Qualifying: 1 Average Qualifying: 6.4 Best Finish: 1 Average Finish: 8.8 LEWIS HAMILTON Championship Position: 4 Best Qualifying: 1 Average Qualifying: 3.4 Best Finish: 1 Average Finish: 9.1

Debut: Monte Carlo, 1966 World Championships: 8 Wins: 180 Poles Positions: 153 Fastest Laps: 149

THE BAGMAN’s SAY...

McLaren had a difficult weekend in Japan. The team’s results weren’t helped by poor grid positions, a fact that could be put down to an unlucky run with yellow flags in Q3 (for Lewis Hamilton) and a pre-event gearbox change penalty, but at the end of the day they simply weren’t fast enough. That was a surprise, considering that the Suzuka layout was one on which the MP4-27s were expected to shine.

Regardless, if anyone can put up a fight this weekend against Red Bull it will be these guys.

Jenson Button Nationality: British Date of Birth: 19/01/1980 Debut: Albert Park, 2000 World Championships: 1 Wins: 14 Poles: 8 Fastest Laps: 7 Career Highlights: 2009 World Drivers’ Champion, 1st 1998 British FF Festival, 1998 British FF Champion

Lewis Hamilton Nationality: British Date of Birth: 07/01/1985 Debut: Albert Park, 2007 World Championships: 1 Wins: 20 Poles: 24 Fastest Laps: 11 Career Highlights: 2008 World Drivers’ Champion, 2006 GP2 Champion, 2005 F3 Euroseries Champion

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Round 16 - Korea I Driver Profiles

SCUDERIA FERRARI Base: Maranello, Italy Team Principal: Stefano Domenicali Technical Chief: Pat Fry Chassis: F2012 Engine: Ferrari 056

2012 FORM FERNANDO ALONSO Championship Position: 1 Best Qualifying: 1 Average Qualifying: 6.5 Best Finish: 1 Average Finish: 6.1 FELIPE MASSA Championship Position: 9 Best Qualifying: 3 Average Qualifying: 10.9 Best Finish: 2 Average Finish: 9.7

Debut: Monte Carlo, 1950 World Championships: 16 Wins: 219 Pole Positions: 207 Fastest Laps: 227

THE BAGMAN’s SAY...

Fernando Alonso’s fortunes at Suzuka underscored the fact that nothing can be taken for granted in Formula 1. The Spaniard’s points lead was slashed from 29 to just four thanks to a first corner incident that was triggered by a touch between Alonso and Kimi Raikkonen’s Lotus.

The new equation almost ensures that Alonso will have to win races to take the title. While the team will bring a host of new parts to the upcoming events in order to make that happen, the car simply hasn’t shown the speed in recent events to indicate that a victory will be possible here.

FERNANDO ALONSO Nationality: Spanish Date of Birth: 29/07/1981 Debut: Albert Park, 2001 World Championships: 2 Wins: 30 Poles: 22 Fastest Laps: 19 Career Highlights: 2005 and 2006 World Drivers Champion, 1st 1999 Euro Open by Nissan

FELIPE MASSA Nationality: Brazilian Date of Birth: 25/04/1981 Debut: Albert Park, 2002 World Championships: 0 Wins: 11 Poles: 15 Fastest Laps: 14 Career Highlights: 2nd 2008 World Drivers’ Championship, 1st 2001 Euro F3000, 1st 2000 Formula Renault Eurocup

Round 16 - Korea I Driver Profiles

Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team Base: Brackley, UK Team Principal: Ross Brawn Technical Chief: Bob Bell Chassis: F1 W03 Engine: Mercedes-Benz FO108Z

Debut: Albert Park, 2010 World Championships: 0 Wins: 1 Pole Positions: 2 Fastest Laps: 3

2012 FORM MICHAEL SCHUMACHER Championship Position: 13 Best Qualifying: 1 Average Qualifying: 8.2 Best Finish: 3 Average Finish: 14.3 NICO ROSBERG Championship Position: 7 Best Qualifying: 1 Average Qualifying: 9.0 Best Finish: 1 Average Finish: 8.9

THE BAGMAN’s SAY...

Mercedes needs solid results from both of its drivers in the coming races if it is to fend off the advances of Sauber in the battle for fifth in the Constructors’ Championship.

The tiny Swiss team moved to within 20 points of the English-German giant thanks to a combination of Kamui Kobayashi’s brilliant podium and a double-disaster for the Silver Arrows.

The team has not scored a podium of its own since the European Grand Prix eight races ago - a run of outs not expected to be ended this weekend.

MICHAEL SCHUMACHER Nationality: German Date of Birth: 03/01/1969 Debut: Spa, 1991 World Championships: 7 Wins: 91 Poles: 69 Fastest Laps: 77 Career Highlights: 1994, 1995, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 World Drivers’ Champion, 1990 German F3 Champion

NICO ROSBERG Nationality: German Date of Birth: 27/06/1985 Debut: Sakhir, 2006 World Championships: 0 Wins: 1 Poles: 1 Fastest Laps: 4 Place of Birth: Wiesbaden Career Highlights: 2nd 2008 Singapore Grand Prix, 2005 GP2 Champion, 1st 2002 Formula BMW ADAC

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LOTUS F1 TEAM Base: Enstone, UK Team Principal: Eric Boullier Technical Chief: James Allison Chassis: E20 Engine: Renault RS27- 2012

2012 FORM KIMI RAIKKONEN Championship Position: 3 Best Qualifying: 4 Average Qualifying: 8.1 Best Finish: 2 Average Finish: 5.3 ROMAIN GROSJEAN Championship Position: 8 Best Qualifying: 2 Average Qualifying: 7.5 Best Finish: 2 Average Finish: 14.7

Debut: Albert Park, 2012 World Championships: 0 Wins: 0 Pole Positions: 0 Fastest Laps: 3

THE BAGMAN’s SAY...

Many eyes will be on Romain Grosjean during the opening corners of the Korean Grand Prix following yet another first-lap disaster for the Frenchman at Suzuka.

Although the collision and subsequent stop-go penalty ruined Grosjean’s race, the 26-year-old could be thankful that he does not have a grid penalty to boot heading to Korea.

Team-mate Kimi Raikkonen meanwhile continues to be a model of consistency, scoring his eighth straight top six finish in Japan. He’s yet to race on the two-year-old Korean Grand Prix venue, but that’s unlikely to hinder his chances come Sunday.

KIMI RAIKKONEN Nationality: Finnish Date of Birth: 17/10/1979 Debut: Albert Park, 2001 World Championships: 1 Wins: 18 Poles: 16 Fastest Laps: 37 Career Highlights: 2007 World Drivers’ Champion, 2nd 2005 World Driver’s Championship, 2000 British Formula Renault champion

ROMAIN GROSJEAN Nationality: French Date of Birth: 17/04/1986 Debut: Valencia, 2009 World Championships: 0 Wins: 0 Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 1 Career Highlights: 2011 GP2 and GP2 Asia Series Champion, 2010 Auto GP champion, 2007 F3 Euro Series Champion

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SAHARA FORCE INDIA F1 TEAM Base: Silverstone, UK Team Principal: Vijay Mallya Technical Chief: Andrew Green Chassis: VJM05 Engine: Mercedes-Benz FO108Z

2012 FORM PAUL DI RESTA Championship Position: 12 Best Qualifying: 4 Average Qualifying: 10.9 Best Finish: 4 Average Finish: 10.3

Debut: Albert Park, 2008 World Championships: 0 Wins: 0 Pole Positions: 1 Fastest Laps: 2

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Nico Hulkenberg ensured Force India would score points for the fourth consecutive race in Japan by trailing Kimi Raikkonen home in seventh place. Although not possessing any outstanding features, the VJM05 has proven a stout package this year, especially since the mid-season break, and is every chance to again see the Top 10 in Korea.

NICO HULKENBERG Championship Position: 14 Best Qualifying: 5 Average Qualifying: 12.1 Best Finish: 4 Average Finish: 11.4

PAUL DI RESTA Nationality: Scottish Date of Birth: 16/04/1986 Debut: Albert Park, 2011 World Championships: 0 Wins: 0 Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 0 Career Highlights: 2010 DTM Champion, 2006 Formula 3 Euroseries Champion, 1st 2006 Masters of F3

NICO HULKENBERG Nationality: German Date of Birth: 19/08/1987 Debut: Sakhir, 2010 World Championships: 0 Wins: 0 Poles: 1 Fastest Laps: 1 Career Highlights: Pole Position for 2010 Brazilian Grand Prix, 2009 GP2 Series Champion, 2005 Formula BMW ADAC champion

Round 16 - Korea I Driver Profiles

SAUBER F1 TEAM Base: Hinwil, Switzerland Team Principal: Peter Sauber Technical Chief: Matt Morris Chassis: C31 Engine: Ferrari 056

2012 FORM KAMUI KOBAYASHI Championship Position: 11 Best Qualifying: 2 Average Qualifying: 10.6 Best Finish: 3 Average Finish: 12.0 SERGIO PEREZ Championship Position: 10 Best Qualifying: 5 Average Qualifying: 12.3 Best Finish: 2 Average Finish: 11.5

Debut: Kylami, 1993 World Championships: 0 Wins: 1 Pole Positions: 1 Fastest Laps: 4

THE BAGMAN’s SAY...

Sauber now has its eyes firmly set on Mercedes’ fifth place in the Constructors’ Championship following Kamui Kobayashi’s podium finish on home turf at Suzuka.

Impressively, Kobayashi had qualified third on the grid - the third time that he had made Q3 in four races.

Sergio Perez had a rougher time of it in Japan, but proved his pace by dicing with Lewis Hamilton’s McLaren before his race-ending off.

Expect both Saubers to be well in the points battle this weekend.

KAMUI KOBAYASHI Nationality: Japanese Date of Birth: 13/09/1986 Debut: Interlagos, 2009 World Championships: 0 Wins: 0 Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 1 Career Highlights: 2008/09 GP2 Asia Series Champion, 4th 2007 F3 Euroseries, 1st 2005 FRenault Eurocup

SERGIO PEREZ Nationality: Mexican Date of Birth: 26/01/1990 Debut: Albert Park, 2011 World Championships: 0 Wins: 0 Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 1 Career Highlights: 2nd 2010 GP2 Series, 4th 2007 British F3 Championship Class, 1st 2007 British F3 National Class

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SCUDERIA TORO ROSSO Base: Faenza, Italy Team Principal: Franz Tost Technical Chief: Giorgio Ascanelli Chassis: STR7 Engine: Ferrari 056

2012 FORM DANIEL RICCIARDO Championship Position: 18 Best Qualifying: 6 Average Qualifying: 14.4 Best Finish: 9 Average Finish: 12.6 JEAN-ERIC VERGNE Championship Position: 17 Best Qualifying: 11 Average Qualifying: 16.7 Best Finish: 8 Average Finish: 14.7

Debut: Sakhir, 2006 World Championships: 0 Wins: 1 Pole Positions: 1 Fastest Laps: 0

THE BAGMAN’s SAY...

Daniel Ricciardo again made the most of the troubles among the lead pack in Japan to score a well earned fourth top 10 finish of the season. Perhaps frustratingly for the Australian, he still trails team-mate Jean-Eric Vergne in the standings courtesy of the Frenchman scoring his total of eight points with pairs of eighth place finishes in Malaysia and Belgium.

Regardless, the team has scored nine of its 15 season points in the four races held since the midseason break - a good result considering the cars have hardly made a leap forward in terms of raw pace. That shows that one should never right them off completely heading into a weekend.

DANIEL RICCIARDO Nationality: Australian Date of Birth: 01/07/1989 Debut: Silverstone, 2011 World Championships: 0 Wins: 0 Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 0 Career Highlights: 2009 British Formula 3 Champion, 2nd 2010 Formula Renault 3.5, 2008 Formula Renault 2.0 Champion

JEAN-ERIC VERGNE Nationality: French Date of Birth:25/04/1990 Debut: Albert Park, 2012 World Championships: – Wins: – Poles: – Fastest Laps: – Career Highlights: 2nd 2011 Formula Renault 3.5 Series, 2010 British Formula 3 Champion, 2nd European Formula Renault 2.0 series

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WILLIAMS Base: Grove, UK Team Principal: Frank Williams Technical Chief: Mike Coughlan Chassis: FW34 Engine: Renault RS27- 2012

2012 FORM PASTOR MALDONADO Championship Position: 15 Best Qualifying: 2 Average Qualifying: 8.8 Best Finish: 1 Average Finish: 14.5 BRUNO SENNA Championship Position: 16 Best Qualifying: 9 Average Qualifying: 14.9 Best Finish: 6 Average Finish: 13.2

Debut: Aires, 1978 World Championships: 9 Wins: 114 Pole Positions: 127 Fastest Laps: 131

THE BAGMANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s SAY...

It finally happened in Japan. After a litany of incidents and missed opportunities, Pastor Maldonado finally scored his first points since winning the Spanish Grand Prix in midMay. It was somewhat ironic that Suzuka marked just the second time in eight races that the Venezuelan had missed Q3, which it would turn out helped him escape the opening turn carnage.

Team-mate Bruno Senna has had more first lap accidents than anyone outside of Grosjean so far this year, adding further to his tally at Suzuka. Unfortunately, the likeable Brazilianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s days in the top line category may be numbered.

PASTOR MALDONADO Nationality: Venezuelan Date of Birth: 09/03/1985 Debut: Albert Park, 2011 World Championships: 0 Wins: 1 Poles: 1 Fastest Laps: 0 Career Highlights: 2010 GP2 Champion, 3rd 2006 Formula Renault 3.5, 1st 2004 Formula Renault 2000 Italia

BRUNO SENNA Nationality: Brazilian Date of Birth: 15/10/1983 Debut: Sakhir, 2010 World Championships: 0 Wins: 0 Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 1 Career Highlights: 2nd 2008 GP2 Series, 3rd 2006 British F3 Championship, 5th 2008 GP2 Asia Series

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Round 16 - Korea I Driver Profiles

CATERHAM F1 TEAM Base: Hingham, UK Team Principal: Tony Fernandes Technical Chief: Mike Gascoyne Chassis: CT01 Engine: Renault RS27-2012

Debut: Sakhir, 2010 World Championships : 0 Wins: 0 Pole Positions: 0 Fastest Laps: 0

2012 FORM HEIKKI KOVALAINEN Championship Position: 20 Best Qualifying: 16 Average Qualifying: 18.6 Best Finish: 13 Average Finish: 16.7 VITALY PETROV Championship Position: 21 Best Qualifying: 19 Average Qualifying: 19.8 Best Finish: 13 Average Finish: 17.5

THE BAGMAN’s SAY...

Caterham could be encouraged from what they saw in Japan as their lead driver Heikki Kovalainen took advantage of the opening lap melee to run 11th during the early stages. Although holding out Paul di Resta and Jean-Eric Vergne for some time, the Finn would eventually fall back to a more customary 15th.

The team will head to Korea again hoping to jag a result that’ll leap-frog them back past Marussia for the allimportant 10th spot in the Constructors’ Championship following Timo Glock’s surprise 12th place finish in Singapore.

HEIKKI KOVALAINEN Nationality: Finnish Date of Birth: 19/10/1981 Debut: Albert Park, 2007 World Championships: 0 Wins: 1 Poles: 1 Fastest Laps: 2 Career Highlights: 1st 2008 Hungarian Grand Prix, 2nd 2005 GP2 Series, 1st 2004 World Series by Nissan

VITALY PETROV Nationality: Russian Date of Birth: 08/09/1984 Debut: Sakhir, 2010 World Championships: 0 Wins: 0 Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 0 Career Highlights: 3rd 2011 Australian Grand Prix, 2nd 2009 GP2 Series, 3rd 2008 GP2 Asia Series

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Round 16 - Korea I Driver Profiles

HRT F1 TEAM Base: Madrid, Spain Team Principal: Luis Perez-Sala Technical Chief: Jean-Claude Martens Chassis: F112 Engine: Cosworth CA2012

2012 FORM PEDRO DE LA ROSA Championship Position: 25 Best Qualifying: 21 Average Qualifying: 22.3 Best Finish: 17 Average Finish: 20.1 NARAIN KARTHIKEYAN Championship Position: 24 Best Qualifying: 22 Average Qualifying: 23.5 Best Finish: 15 Average Finish: 21.1

Debut: Sakhir, 2010 World Championships: 0 WIns: 0 Pole Positions: 0 Fastest Laps: 0

THE BAGMAN’s SAY...

Suzuka provided somewhat of a breakthrough for the HRT as Pedro de la Rosa out-qualified both a Caterham and a Marussia on the Saturday. While the race didn’t go to plan for the Spaniard thanks to a issue at his first stop, he had at least proven a point on what is widely regarded as a ‘true driver’s circuit’.

The Japanese Grand Prix form will give de la Rosa some confidence heading to Korea, but finishing ahead of his rivals on pace will still be a tough ask.

PEDRO DE LA ROSA Nationality: Spanish Date of Birth: 24/02/1971 Debut: Albert Park, 1999 World Championships: 0 Wins: 0 Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 0 Career Highlights: 1997 Formula Nippon F3000 Champion, 1995 Japanese Formula 3 Champion

NARAIN KARTHIKEYAN Nationality: Indian Date of Birth: 14/01/1977 Debut: Albert Park, 2005 World Championships: 0 Wins: 0 Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 0 Career Highlights: 4th 2005 US Grand Prix, 4th 2000 British F3 Championship, 4th 2003 Formula Nissan WS

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MARUSSIA F1 TEAM Base: Banbury, UK Team Principal: John Booth Technical Chief: Pat Symonds Chassis: MR01 Engine: Cosworth CA2012

2012 FORM TIMO GLOCK Championship Position: 19 Best Qualifying: 20 Average Qualifying: 21.2 Best Finish: 12 Average Finish: 17.4 CHARLES pIC Championship Position: 23 Best Qualifying: 21 Average Qualifying: 22.0 Best Finish: 15 Average Finish: 18.7

Debut: Sakhir, 2010 World Championships: 0 Wins: 0 Pole Positions: 0 Fastest Laps: 0

THE BAGMAN’s SAY...

Marussia may have lucked into its 10th place in the Constructors’ Championship due to the unpredictable events of the Singapore Grand Prix, but it at least showed that it is making headway in Japan.

Timo Glock was just 8.5s behind the Caterham of Heikki Kovalainen at the end of the Grand Prix. Expect the German to again give his green rivals a run for their money this weekend.

TIMO GLOCK Nationality: German Date of Birth: 18/03/1982 Debut: Montreal, 2004 World Championships: 0 Wins: 0 Poles: 2 Fastest Laps: 1 Career Highlights: 2nd 2009 Singapore Grand Prix, 2007 GP2 Champion, 1st 2001 Formula BMW ADAC

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Round 16 - Korea I Race Stats

Championship Standings World Drivers Championship NO

Driver

Nat

Car

Points

1

Fernando Alonso

Spain

Ferrari

194

2

Sebastian Vettel

Germany

Red Bull

190

3

Kimi Raikkonen

Finland

Lotus

157

4

Lewis Hamilton

Great Britain

McLaren

152

5

Mark Webber

Australia

Red Bull

134

6

Jenson Button

Great Britain

McLaren

131

7

Nico Rosberg

Germany

Mercedes

93

8

Romain Grosjean

France

Lotus

82

9

Felipe Massa

Brazil

Ferrari

69

10

Sergio Perez

Mexico

Sauber

66

11

Kamui Kobayshi

Japan

Sauber

50

12

Paul Di Resta

Great Britain

Force India

44

13

Michael Schumacher

Germany

Mercedes

43

14

Nico Hulkenberg

Germany

Force India

37

15

Pastor Maldonado

Venezuala

Williams

33

16

Bruno Senna

Brazil

Williams

25

17

Jean-Eric Vergne

France

Toro Rosso

8

18

Daniel Ricciardo

Australia

Toro Rosso

7

19

Timo Glock

Germany

Marussia

0

20

Heikki Kovalainen

Finland

Caterham

0

21

Vitaly Petrov

Russia

Caterham

0

22

Jérôme D’Ambrosio

Belgium

Lotus

0

23

Charles Pic

France

Marussia

0

24

Narain Karthikeyan

India

HRT

0

25

Pedro de la Rosa

Spain

HRT

0

World Constructors Championship Pos

Constructor

Points

1

Red Bull Racing

324

2

Vodafone McLaren Mercedes

283

3

Scuderia Ferrari

263

4

Lotus F1 Team

239

5

Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team

136

6

Sauber F1 Team

116

7

Sahara Force India F1 Team

81

8

Williams F1 Team

58

9

Scuderia Toro Rosso

15

10

Marussia F1 Team

0

11

Caterham F1 Team

0

12

HRT F1 Team

0

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Round 16 - Korea I Race Stats

Previous Korean GP Winners Year 2011 2010

Driver Sebastian Vettel Fernando Alonso

Car Red Bull-Renault Ferrari

Location Yeongam Yeongam

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Previous World Dri

Year

Driver

Nat

Constructor

Wins

Poles

Points

2011

Sebastian Vettel

GER

Red Bull

11

15

392

2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981

Sebastian Vettel Jenson Button Lewis Hamilton Kimi Räikkönen Fernando Alonso Fernando Alonso Michael Schumacher Michael Schumacher Michael Schumacher Michael Schumacher Michael Schumacher Mika Häkkinen Mika Häkkinen Jacques Villeneuve Damon Hill Michael Schumacher Michael Schumacher Alain Prost Nigel Mansell Ayrton Senna Ayrton Senna Alain Prost Ayrton Senna Nelson Piquet Alain Prost Alain Prost Niki Lauda Nelson Piquet Keke Rosberg Nelson Piquet

GER GBR GBR FIN ESP ESP GER GER GER GER GER FIN FIN CAN GBR GER GER FRA GBR BRA BRA FRA BRA BRA FRA FRA AUT BRA FIN BRA

Red Bull Brawn McLaren Ferrari Renault Renault Ferrari Ferrari Ferrari Ferrari Ferrari McLaren McLaren Williams Williams Benetton Benetton Williams Williams McLaren McLaren McLaren McLaren Williams McLaren McLaren McLaren Brabham Williams Brabham

5 6 5 6 7 7 13 6 11 9 9 5 8 7 8 9 8 7 9 7 6 4 8 3 4 5 5 3 1 3

10 4 7 3 6 6 8 5 7 11 9 11 9 10 9 4 6 13 14 8 10 2 13 4 1 2 0 1 1 4

256 95 98 110 134 133 148 93 144 123 108 76 100 81 97 102 92 99 108 96 78 76 90 73 72 73 72 59 44 50

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riversâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Champions

Year 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971 1970 1969 1968 1967 1966 1965 1964 1963 1962 1961 1960 1959 1958 1957 1956 1955 1954 1953 1952 1951 1950

Driver Alan Jones Jody Scheckter Mario Andretti Niki Lauda James Hunt Niki Lauda Emerson Fittipaldi Jackie Stewart Emerson Fittipaldi Jackie Stewart Jochen Rindt Jackie Stewart Graham Hill Denny Hulme Jack Brabham Jim Clark John Surtees Jim Clark Graham Hill Phil Hill Jack Brabham Jack Brabham Mike Hawthorn Juan Manuel Fangio Juan Manuel Fangio Juan Manuel Fangio Juan Manuel Fangio Alberto Ascari Alberto Ascari Juan Manuel Fangio Giuseppe Farina

Nat AUS RSA USA AUT GBR AUT BRA GBR BRA GBR AUT GBR GBR NZL AUS GBR GBR GBR GBR USA AUS AUS GBR ARG ARG ARG ARG ITA ITA ARG ITA

Constructor Williams Ferrari Lotus Ferrari McLaren Ferrari McLaren Tyrell Lotus Tyrell Lotus Matra Lotus Brabham Brabham Lotus Ferrari Lotus BRM Ferrari Cooper Cooper Ferrari Maserati Ferrari Mercedes Maserati/Mercedes Ferrari Ferrari Alfa Romeo Alfa Romeo

Wins 5 3 6 3 6 5 3 5 5 6 5 6 3 2 4 6 2 7 4 2 5 2 1 4 3 4 6 5 6 3 3

Poles 3 1 8 2 8 9 2 3 3 6 3 2 2 0 3 6 2 7 1 5 3 1 4 4 6 3 5 6 5 4 2

Points 67 51 64 72 69 64.5 55 71 61 62 45 63 48 51 42 54 40 54 42 34 43 31 42 40 30 40 42 34.5 36 31 30

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