Singapore Grand Prix, Marina Bay, September 20-22
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Round 13 - Singapore I Editorial
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The hands of time Singapore Guest EDITOR: Tom Howard
The Singapore Grand Prix will forever be tainted by one of Formula One’s dark days following the ‘Crashgate’ affair of 2008. But as they say, time is a great healer and it is that same valuable commodity which is fast running out in this year’s title race. Following Sebastian Vettel’s impressive romp to the Italian Grand Prix two weeks ago, the Red Bull racer has motored into a 53 point lead in the championship standings, forcing Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso to pray for misfortune to beset his rival to keep his title hopes alive. However, one of the beauties of Formula 1 and a factor which keeps the masses engaged throughout the season, is the fact you can never be quite certain what will happen come race day.
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The legendary voice of the sport Murray Walker famously used to say ‘Anything can happen in Formula One and it usually does’. These are words that Alonso may well be repeating to himself as he bids to break Vettel’s stranglehold of the sport.
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It is certainly a mountain for Alonso to climb but it is not impossible and you can guarantee the Spaniard has not given up on claiming a third title just yet.
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While the spice in this year’s championship is starting to fade, excitement is already beginning to reach fever pitch regarding the 2014 campaign, following the news Kimi Raikkonen will return to Ferrari to join Alonso next year.
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The Finn has agreed a deal last week to return to the Scuderia which will provide one of the most explosive driving forces in the championship’s history. Raikkonen is not one for team orders and will no doubt refuse to play second fiddle to Alonso, which in itself promises to deliver an intriguing storyline for next year. Raikkonen’s move to Ferrari has left a gaping hole at Lotus and that very seat could spark a number of drivers at midfield teams to up their game at Singapore this weekend. While Ferrari refugee Felipe Massa, who has made room for Raikkonen at the Maranello team, is also in the shop window hoping to keep his F1 career alive. Singapore’s street circuit nature brings with it an air of uncertainty with it’s tight and twisty corners and high chance of Safety Cars. So who’s to say Formula 1 cannot come up with another surprise this weekend.
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Scuderia square-off Pairing Alonso and Raikkonen is risky business for Ferrari, writes Tom Howard
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he return of Kimi Raikkonen to Ferrari for 2014 is certainly one of the surprises Formula One has sprung upon us and it will no doubt be the talking point for several months to come. The move to replace Felipe Massa with 2007 world champion Raikkonen has created arguably the most explosive driver line up since Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost at McLaren during the late 1980’s. It’s certainly a high risk move from the Scuderia to pair two of F1’s best drivers and only time will tell if this strategy will pay off. History suggests housing two highly regarded world champions in the same team is hazzardous and potentially damaging. In doing so Ferrari has broken a tradition which harks all the way back to 1953. Prost and Senna is the benchmark for this and that partnership ended in plenty
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of acrimony, team infighting and with Prost eventually leaving to join Ferrari in 1990. Both Alonso and Raikkonen are used to being team leaders and according to Ferrari they will be on an equal footing next year, meaning there won’t be a number two driver scenario as seen in the past with Eddie Irvine, Rubens Barrichello and Massa. However, in Raikkonen and Alonso you have two championship proven and equally hungry drivers, so surely sparks will fly. Raikkonen’s predecessor Massa certainly seems to think so.
“I told the bosses to breathe as much as possible while they still can because it will be hard for them to breathe next season.”
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“I know both Fernando and Kimi on and off the track and I rate them as excellent drivers, but I’m afraid they will collide when sharing the team,” said Massa in an interview with Brazilian F1 broadcaster Galvao Bueno on TV Globo.
contrast. The Spaniard is flamboyant, fiery, outspoken and a team player compared to the ‘Iceman’ Raikkonen; who is outwardly emotionless, cool and forthright in his views on racing matters. ™
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The pair have proved themselves to be equally as talented, securing three world titles between them and more than 50 Grand Prix victories. They’ve certainly enjoyed head-to-head battles too in the past most notably in 2006 for the world championship. Alonso in the Renault came out on top but it was Raikkonen who picked up more wins that season and would surely have taken the crown if his McLaren was more reliable.
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Fernando Alonso
Age: 32 F1 Races: 210 Championships: 2 (2005 2006) Wins: 32 Podiums: 93 Career Points: 1,533 Pole Positions: 22 Fastest laps: 20
Raikkonen of course has already tasted life at Ferrari. It brought him the 2007 world title but it is fair to say he rubbed people the wrong way including the boss Luca De Montezemolo. Raikkonen’s certainly doesn’t like being told what to do and you only have to look back at his famous ‘I know what I’m doing’ radio comments at last year’s race at Abu Dhabi to see evidence. For the Finn, a move back to Ferrari was a last resort to ensure he has car able to record wins in 2014, following the loss of his first choice seat at Red Bull. But his return does beg the question, why have Ferrari brought him back?
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One plausible reason is to evoke a reaction from Alonso in a bid to try and extract the very best from the twotime world champion. Being harried by Raikkonen could achieve this but to what extent will it damage the team is unknown. Formula One fans will all remember how Alonso responded when he was pushed by then McLaren team-mate Lewis Hamilton in 2007. It cost both drivers the title and produced plenty of damaged relationships and some dirty tactics, something Ferrari and the tifosi will not stand for.
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Perhaps this is all part of Ferrari’s long winded plan to lure Sebastian Vettel away from Red Bull. Mark Webber has already stated this week that he expects the German to move to Ferrari in the near future. Perhaps he will replace Raikkonen as a result of the explosive battle 2014 will produce. However, bosses at Ferrari will take note of the last team to pair two world champions together. Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button enjoyed three seasons at McLaren from 2010-2012 and while they didn’t claim a world title, they worked well together bringing home wins and podiums causing very few of the predicted flare ups. Neither Alonso or Raikkonen have had much to say on the matter and it will surely be one of the biggest sub plots surrounding this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix. Hopefully we will all learn a bit more about the situation. So will it work? On paper the answer is probably no but as for entertainment and intrigue Alonso and Raikkonen at Ferrari will provide it by the bucket load next year.
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Age: 33 F1 Races: 189 Championships: 1 (2007) Wins: 20 Podiums: 75 Career Points: 920 Pole Positions: 16 Fastest laps: 38
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Round 13 - Singapore I Track Details
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Marina Bay Street Circuit Technical preview with the Lotus F1 team
THE CAR Rear wing Maximum downforce is required here, especially with so many low speed corners and frequent traction demands. Front wing Maximum downforce once again, as understeer could prove costly with the walls so close. Brakes Brakes are under constant use here. Although none of the braking demands are individually severe, the relentless nature of continual braking gives scarce opportunity for cooling. This affects the discs, pads and even the brake callipers themselves. Suspension There are several high kerbs around the circuit requiring good suspension compliance, although Turn 10 has been re-profiled for this year, meaning the very high kerbs previously in place through that particular corner will be different. Continual braking demands also call for a softer car; a requirement balanced against wanting to run the car as low as possible without wearing the plank too much.
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Tyres Pirelli’s supersoft compound makes a return alongside the medium, which is a change from the 2012 allocation of soft and supersoft. With 23 corners, the tyres have to perform very well under traction and braking. One of the biggest causes of tyre wear is wheelspin, so rear suspension will be set up to give maximum longitudinal grip. Singapore is a long race – normally running right up to the 2 hour limit – which puts further stress on the tyres; particularly as the cars carry one of the heaviest fuel loads of the year. One factor in favour of the tyres is that – being a night race – the track temperature drops from a peak of around 50°C in the day to closer to 30°C during running times.
speeds of around 290kph reached before Sheares corner. This is followed by hard braking to around 90kph at Turn 3. Approaching Turn 7 The fastest part of the track, with speeds of around 298kph reached before the sharp left hander of Memorial Corner. Turns 13 & 18 Two of the slowest parts of the track, with speeds of around 80kph and extensive kerb usage for the quickest line.
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Engine With an average speed of under 170kph, engine maps are designed to target driveability through the lower revs. Of the 23 corners 10 are taken in second or first, 7 in third and only 1 is taken in fourth gear, meaning the engine is working at between 8,000 and 13,000rpm for the majority of the corner apexes and exits.
THE Circuit Approaching Turn 1 The second fastest part of the track, with
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Kerbs Although kerbs are used extensively here, the majority are relatively flat. The exception to this in the past has been Turn 10, however this corner has been be modified for the coming weekend.
Round 13 - Singapore I Bagman
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The Bagman says...
C
oming off the back of consecutive victories at Spa and Monza it is becoming increasingly difficult to put a case against Sebastian Vettel recording another triumph in Singapore. The German’s record at the Marina Bay will also send shivers down the spines of the rest of the F1 paddock. In the Grand Prix’s short five year history the reigning champion has never finished outside of the top six and has been victorious in the previous two years. For the good of the championship, Vettel’s rivals must strike to avoid the Red Bull star from waltzing towards a fourth world title. Unfortunately for the German’s nearest challenger Fernando Alonso, Ferraris pace on street circuits has not been startling. Case
in point being Monaco in may where the Spaniard could only muster a seventh place finish while Felipe Massa crashed. Ferrari will have to hope development work for this race results in a significant improvement upon their showing on the Monaco streets. But Alonso does have a strong record in Singapore with two wins from the five races to draw confidence from. Arguably the smart money could be placed on Mercedes duo Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton, who proved their pace on street circuits at Monaco this season. Rosberg’s pole and win at the principality confirmed that the Mercedes seems at home on narrow circuits aided by its supreme straight line speed. Mark Webber cannot be ruled out either in
the other Red Bull as he will be desperate to claim a victory before the lights go out on his F1 career. Considered a master of street circuits with two wins at Monaco, it will be worth keeping an eye on the Aussie. Safety Cars are almost a foregone conclusion at Marina Bay which can often throw a spanner in the works, forcing teams to think on their feet. This factor could bring other drivers into play especially the Lotus pair of Kimi Raikkonen and Romain Grosjean, armed with their new long wheel base version of their car, which is yet to really shine. Likewise midfield runners such as Force India and Toro Rosso could also find themselves in the mix as strategy here is only second to Monaco in importance.
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
Scuderia Toro Rosso
Toro Rosso
Ferrari
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Charles PIC (FRA)
Caterham F1 Team
Caterham
Renault
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Giedo VAN DER GARDE (NDL)
Caterham F1 Team
Caterham
Renault
Jules BIANCHI (FRA)
Marussia F1 Team
Marussia
Cosworth
Max CHILTON (GBR)
Marussia F1 Team
Marussia
Cosworth
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Round 13 - Singapore I Driver Profiles
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Infiniti Red Bull Racing 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: 32 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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Scuderia Ferrari 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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Vodafone Mclaren Mercedes 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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Lotus F1 Team 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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Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team 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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Sauber F1 Team 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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Sahara Force India F1 Team 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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Williams 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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Scuderia Toro Rosso 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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Caterham F1 Team 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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Marussia F1 Team 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 Singapore GP Winners
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Driver
Car
Location
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Sebastian Vettel
Red Bull-Renault
Marina Bay Street Circuit
2011
Sebastian Vettel
Red Bull-Renault
Marina Bay Street Circuit
2010
Fernando Alonso
Ferrari
Marina Bay Street Circuit
2009
Lewis Hamilton
McLaren-Mercedes
Marina Bay Street Circuit
2008
Fernando Alonso
Renault
Marina Bay Street Circuit
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Championship Standings World Drivers Championship NO
Driver
Nat
Car
Points
1
Sebastian Vettel
German
Red Bull Racing-Renault
222
2
Fernando Alonso
Spanish
Ferrari
169
3
Lewis Hamilton
British
Mercedes
141
4
Kimi Räikkönen
Finnish
Lotus-Renault
134
5
Mark Webber
Australian
Red Bull Racing-Renault
130
6
Nico Rosberg
German
Mercedes
104
7
Felipe Massa
Brazilian
Ferrari
79
8
Romain Grosjean
French
Lotus-Renault
57
9
Jenson Button
British
McLaren-Mercedes
48
10
Paul di Resta
British
Force India-Mercedes
36
11
Adrian Sutil
German
Force India-Mercedes
25
12
Sergio Perez
Mexican
McLaren-Mercedes
18
13
Daniel Ricciardo
Australian
STR-Ferrari
18
14
Nico Hulkenberg
German
Sauber-Ferrari
17
15
Jean-Eric Vergne
French
STR-Ferrari
13
16
Pastor Maldonado
Venezuelan
Williams-Renault
1
17
Valtteri Bottas
Finnish
Williams-Renault
0
18
Esteban Gutierrez
Mexican
Sauber-Ferrari
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
352
2
Ferrari
248
3
Mercedes
245
4
Lotus-Renault
191
5
McLaren-Mercedes
66
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Force India-Mercedes
61
7
STR-Ferrari
31
Sauber-Ferrari
17
Williams-Renault
1
Marussia-Cosworth
0
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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