Speedcafe.com Race Guide - 2011 Italian Grand Prix

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Italy Round 13 September 9 - 11 2011

FORMULA 1 GRAN PREMIO SANTANDER D’ITALIA 2011 (MONzA)

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Round 13 – Monza

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here may still be six races to go in the 2011 Formula One World Championship, but this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix marks the end of the European season.

While the Formula One teams somehow manage to roll out more extravagant motor homes each year, the sport’s expansion out of Europe over the last decade has seen the truck-based facilities used for a far smaller portion of the season.

Just 13 years ago, the calendar saw 11 of 16 ‘home’ races for the Formula One teams - meaning almost 70% of the season was completed within Europe.

By contrast, this year’s championship sees just 42% of the races run in Europe, with that number set to decrease further in 2012 thanks to the much anticipated return of the United States Grand Prix.

The Monza event captures all that is grand about the European races - with the word passionate a major understatement for describing the local fans.

The circuit is dripping in history too, having held a round of the championship every year since it began in 1950, following on from 30 years of hosting pre-World Championship Grands Prix.

Formula One’s recent push into the Asian and Middle Eastern markets has seen some great circuits and events added to the calendar, but for traditional Formula One theatre, little can compare to the stage upon which the drivers and teams will perform this weekend.

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COVER STORY

DRS on the Double McLaren duo Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton expecting DRS to spice up action at super-fast Monza

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ll eyes will be on the wing packages this weekend in Monza as the downforce versus drag equation takes on maximum importance on the Italian circuit’s long straights.

Speeds up to 350km/h are expected to be reached thanks to the combination of KERS and DRS allowed in the 2011 regulations.

For just the third time this season, two DRS zones will be used at Monza - the first between Lesmo 2 and Ascari, and the second between the Parabolica and the first Variante.

According to McLaren’s Jenson Button, who fought Fernando Alonso for the victory in Italy last year, the DRS has the potential to really spice up the race this year.

“It’s going to be the usual difficult trade-off between drag and downforce to find the ultimate package for the race... but I think things will be a little more mixed-up this year,” says Button of the race.

“The first (DRS) zone’s going to be interesting because it’s always been very tough to challenge for position under braking for Ascari.

“The track’s pretty narrow and it’s a fast entry – so I’ll be

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really interested to see how well DRS will work into that corner – we might see some pretty spectacular moves!

“I think the more conventional passing opportunity will come from the second DRS zone, getting as close as possible into Parabolica, holding on through the corner – which won’t be straightforward – and then deploying DRS down the start/ finish straight before, hopefully, passing into Turn 1.

“The DRS is going to be a pretty major asset for a following car, and it might shape the race in some really interesting ways.”

As usual, practice and qualifying will see drivers allowed to use the DRSs at any point on the circuit - a rule Button’s teammate Lewis Hamilton is looking forward to taking full advantage of this weekend.

“I’m particularly looking forward to qualifying, because I think DRS will make a huge difference to our laptimes, and I really want to get the maximum out of the car in quali - and then look forward to a strong race, of course,” says Hamilton, who crashed out at Monza last year.

“With unlimited use in quali, and those four long straights, I

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think qualifying is going to be pretty intense: we’ll be 20km/h faster at four key points of the circuit, so our quali times are going to be much faster than in the race. That should be pretty exciting.

“For the race, you’ll also need the downforce, though, because you’ll want to be quick enough out of the second Lesmo and Parabolica to be in with a chance of challenging for position down the following straight.

“I think things are set for another very closely matched race. I’m really looking forward to it.””

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TRACK DETAILS

Key Characteristics

Set-up Insight

- Long and low downforce circuit with the highest top speed of the season - Additional kerbs were added behind the old kerbs in both chicanes in 2009, which changed the ride requirements) - It is possible to overtake with good top speed - Fuel effect below average - High brake energy but high cooling rate so not big issue for brake wear in general - Braking stability is important - Radio and DST coverage could be a problem around T4 to T7

Bumpiness Medium Overtaking chance T1 Kerbs Medium Engine severity Very high Gearbox severity Low Lat/long grip Medium Aero efficiency ratio Very high Weekend grip evolution High Aero settings Very low Brake wear sensitivity Medium Brake cooling necessity Medium/Low Pirelli tyre compounds Soft and Medium Data supplied by Team Lotus

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RED BULL RACING SEBASTIAN VETTEL Nationality: German Wins: 16 DoB: 03/07/1987 Poles: 23 Debut: Indianapolis, 2007 Fastest Laps: 7 Career Highlights: 2010 World Drivers’ Champion, 2nd 2006 F3 Euro Series, 2nd 2004 Formula BMW ADAC Recent Grand Prix Form CHI

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MARK WEBBER Wins: 6 Nationality: Australian Poles: 9 DoB: 27/08/1976 Fastest Laps: 10 Debut: Albert Park, 2002 Career Highlights: 3rd 2010 World Drivers’ Championship, 2nd 2001 International F3000, 1st 1996 British FF Festival Recent Grand Prix Form CHI

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THE BAGMAN’S SAY Sebastian Vettel returned to the top step of the podium at Spa, leading a Red Bull one-two on a circuit not expected to suit the RB7s.

The team remains unbeaten in qualifying this season, and taking into account the success of the high-speed aerodynamic package they brought to Spa, Red Bull will once again start as favourites this weekend.

Webber must improve his starts if he is to have a chance to challenge for the victory. With a dry, potentially two-stop race expected this weekend, the Australian will not be able to benefit from midrace chaos to regain ground lost early.

RED BULL RACING Chassis: Red Bull RB7 Engine: Renault RS27-2011 Base: Milton Keynes, UK Team nationality: Austrian Team principal: Christian Horner Technical leader: Adrian Newey Debut: Albert Park, 2005 Wins: 21 Poles: 31 Fastest Laps: 17 Constructors’ Championships: 1

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McLAREN MERCEDES LEWIS HAMILTON

Nationality: British Wins: 16 DoB: 07/01/1985 Poles: 18 Debut: Albert Park, 2007 Fastest Laps: 10 Career Highlights: 2008 World Drivers’ Champion, 2006 GP2 Champion, 2005 F3 Euroseries Champion Recent Grand Prix Form CHI

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THE BAGMAN’S SAY Hamilton and Button are both yet to win at Monza, and attacked the race very differently last year with respect to their aerodynamic set-ups.

Opting for a slightly higher downforce/higher drag package, Button proved most competitive, but lost the race to Alonso on pit strategy.

The 2009 World Champion recovered from a qualifying disaster at Spa to finish as best of the non-Red Bulls in third.

Hamilton crashed out of the 2010 Italian Grand Prix, as he did last time out in Belgium, and may need to temper his aggression in order to take his third win of the season.

JENSON BUTTON Nationality: British Wins: 11 DoB: 19/01/1980 Poles: 7 Debut: Albert Park, 2000 Fastest Laps: 4 Career Highlights: 2009 World Drivers’ Champion, 1st 1998 British FF Festival, 1998 British FF Champion Recent Grand Prix Form CHI

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VODAFONE McLAREN MERCEDES

Chassis: McLaren MP4-26 Engine: Mercedes-Benz FO 108Y Base: Woking, UK Team nationality: British Team principal: Martin Whitmarsh Technical leader: Paddy Lowe Debut: Monte Carlo, 1966 Wins: 173 Poles: 146 Fastest Laps: 145 Constructors’ Championships: 8

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FERRARI FERNANDO ALONSO Nationality: Spanish Wins: 27 DoB: 29/07/1981 Poles: 20 Debut: Albert Park, 2001 Fastest Laps: 19 Career Highlights: 2005 and 2006 World Drivers Champion, 1st 1999 Euro Open by Nissan Recent Grand Prix Form CHI

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SCUDERIA FERRARI MARLBORO

FELIPE MASSA Nationality: Brazilian Wins: 11 DoB: 25/04/1981 Poles: 15 Debut: Albert Park, 2002 Fastest Laps: 14 Career Highlights: 2nd 2008 World Drivers’ Championship, 1st 2001 Euro F3000, 1st 2000 Formula Renault Eurocup Recent Grand Prix Form CHI

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THE BAGMAN’S SAY Alonso took a brilliant victory last year at Monza - his first Italian Grand Prix racing for the Scuderia.

A repeat will be a tough proposition this year however, with the Ferrari continuing to prove uncompetitive on anything other than the softer Pirellis.

The low wearing nature of the Monza layout should mean that only a small stint will be required with the medium compound rubber this weekend, giving the Tifosi some hope that the team can challenge Red Bull and McLaren.

Massa’s qualifying form has improved of late, but the upturn in speed has had little effect on his results.

Chassis: Ferrari 150th Italia Engine: Ferrari 056 Base: Maranello, Italy Team nationality: Italian Team principal: Stefano Domenicalli Technical leader: Pat Fry Debut: Monte Carlo, 1950 Wins: 216 Poles: 205 Fastest Laps: 227 Constructors’ Championships: 16

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MERCEDES MICHAEL SCHUMACHER Nationality: German Wins: 91 DoB: 03/01/1969 Poles: 68 Debut: Spa, 1991 Fastest Laps: 76 Career Highlights: 1994, 1995, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 World Drivers’ Champion, 1st 1990 German F3 Recent Grand Prix Form CHI

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NICO ROSBERG Wins: 0 Nationality: German Poles: 0 DoB: 27/06/1985 Fastest Laps: 2 Debut: Sakhir, 2006 Career Highlights: 2nd 2008 Singapore Grand Prix, 2005 GP2 Champion, 1st 2002 Formula BMW ADAC Recent Grand Prix Form CHI

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THE BAGMAN’S SAY Rosberg was a surprise early race leader last time out at Spa, before the Red Bull/McLaren/ Ferrari juggernaut quickly asserted its collective authority.

Still, fifth for Schumacher (from 24th on the grid) and sixth for Rosberg were solid results for the Brackley squad - indicating another potentially strong weekend is in store at Monza.

The car’s engine and KERS package is one of the strongest in the field, and while the W02 has struggled to produce the downforce levels of the top runners, its high-speed aerodynamic efficiency appears not too far away.

Should be just ahead of the midfield pack and ready to pounce on any issues for the top six.

MERCEDES GP PETRONAS F1 TEAM

Chassis: Mercedes MGP W02 Engine: Mercedes-Benz FO 108Y Base: Brackley, UK Team nationality: British Team principal: Ross Brawn Technical leader: Bob Bell Debut: Albert Park, 2010 Wins: 0 Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 0 Constructors’ Championships: 0

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RENAULT BRUNO SENNA Nationality: Brazilian Wins: 0 DoB: 15/10/1983 Poles: 0 Debut: Sakhir, 2010 Fastest Laps: 0 Career Highlights: 2nd 2008 GP2 Series, 3rd 2006 British F3 Championship, 5th 2008 GP2 Asia Series Recent Grand Prix Form CHI

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VITALY PETROV Wins: 0 Nationality: Russian Poles: 0 DoB: 08/09/1984 Fastest Laps: 1 Debut: Albert Park, 2010 Career Highlights: 3rd 2011 Australian Grand Prix, 2nd 2009 GP2 Series, 3rd 2008 GP2 Asia Series Recent Grand Prix Form CHI

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THE BAGMAN’S SAY Despite failing to score points, Renault left the Belgium Grand Prix optimistic that it had made a step forward with its aerodynamic package.

The team’s driver line-up, however, was the main talking point at Spa, with Nick Heidfeld dumped in favour of Bruno Senna.

The Brazilian quickly answered the critics of his appointment by qualifying an outstanding seventh, before undoing the good work with a clumsy first-corner shunt.

With Petrov having scored points just once in the past five races, any finish in the top 10 will be a great result for either driver this weekend.

LOTUS RENAULT GP Chassis: Renault R31 Engine: Renault RS27-2011 Base: Enstone, UK Team nationality: British Team principal: Eric Boullier Technical leader: James Allison Debut: Silverstone, 1977 Wins: 35 Poles: 51 Fastest Laps: 31 Constructors’ Championships: 2

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Round 8 – Valencia

WILLIAMS

RUBENS BARRICHELLO

Nationality: Brazilian Wins: 11 DoB: 23/05/1972 Poles: 14 Debut: Kyalami, 1993 Fastest Laps: 17 Career Highlights: 2nd 2002 and 2004 World Drivers Championship, 1991 British Formula 3 Champion Recent Grand Prix Form CHI

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PASTOR MALDONADO

AT&T WILLIAMS

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

Chassis: Williams FW33 Engine: Cosworth CA2011 Base: Grove, UK Team nationality: British Team principal: Frank Williams Technical leader: Sam Michael Debut: Buenos Aires, 1978 Wins: 113 Poles: 126 Fastest Laps: 130 Constructors’ Championships: 9

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THE BAGMAN’S SAY Pastor Maldonado didn’t let a 21st grid position or a damaged front-wing stop him from scoring his first career point with 10th place at Spa. Williams will head to Monza optimistic of more points following its relatively competitive showing at Spa. Monza’s low tyre wear characteristic should help mask the Achillies Heal of the FW33, while lead driver Barrichello is a three-time Italian Grand Prix winner.

Getting through to Q3 will again prove very difficult, but sneaking into the points is not impossible for either driver.

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FORCE INDIA ADRIAN SUTIL Nationality: German Wins: 0 DoB: 11/01/1983 Poles: 0 Debut: Albert Park, 2007 Fastest Laps: 1 Career Highlights: 2006 All-Japan F3 Champion, 2nd 2005 F3 Euroseries, 2nd 2005 Masters of F3 Recent Grand Prix Form CHI

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PAUL DI RESTA

FORCE INDIA F1 TEAM

Wins: 0 Nationality: Scottish Poles: 0 DoB: 16/04/1986 Fastest Laps: 1 Debut: Albert Park, 2011 Career Highlights: 2010 DTM Champion, 2006 Formula 3 Euroseries Champion, 1st 2006 Masters of F3

Chassis: Force India VJM04 Engine: Mercedes FO 108Y Base: Silverstone, UK Team nationality: Indian Team principal: Vijay Mallya Technical leader: Andrew Green Debut: Albert Park, 2008 Wins: 0 Poles: 1 Fastest Laps: 1 Constructors’ Championships: 0

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THE BAGMAN’S SAY Adrian Sutil made the most of Force India’s renowned lowdownforce package at Spa, maintaining his record of scoring points in every second Grand Prix since Turkey.

The German qualified on the front-row at Monza just two years ago, before going on to finish fourth.

While those dizzying heights are unlikely to be repeated this weekend, more points could be on the cards.

Di Resta meanwhile was left to rue the timing of a midrace Safety Car having finished 11th at Spa, and has yet to race at Monza in any class.

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Round 1 – Australia

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SAUBER KAMUI KOBAYASHI Nationality: Japanese Wins: 0 DoB: 13/09/1986 Poles: 0 Debut: Interlagos, 2009 Fastest Laps: 0 Career Highlights: 2008/09 GP2 Asia Series Champion, 4th 2007 F3 Euroseries, 1st 2005 FRenault Eurocup Recent Grand Prix Form CHI

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SERGIO PEREZ

SAUBER F1 TEAM

Wins: 0 Nationality: Mexican Poles: 0 DoB: 26/01/1990 Fastest Laps: 0 Debut: Albert Park, 2011 Career Highlights: 2nd 2010 GP2 Series, 4th 2007 British F3 Championship Class, 1st 2007 British F3 National Class Recent Grand Prix Form CHI

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THE BAGMAN’S SAY Following Kobayashi’s string of points scoring finishes during the opening third of the season, Sauber has found itself myriad in the tough midfield battle of late.

After another point-less weekend in Belgium, the team sits just three points ahead of Force India in the battle for sixth place in the Constructors’ Championship.

Points will again be a difficult prospect this weekend, with the C30’s main attribute - low tyre consumption - not expected to play a key role.

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Chassis: Sauber C30 Engine: Ferrari 056 Base: Hinwil, Switzerland Team nationality: Swiss Team principal: Peter Sauber Technical leader: James Key Debut: Kylami, 1993 Wins: 1 Poles: 1 Fastest Laps: 2 Constructors’ Championships: 0

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TORO ROSSO SEBASTIEN BUEMI Nationality: Swiss Wins: 0 DoB: 31/10/1988 Poles: 0 Debut: Albert Park, 2009 Fastest Laps: 0 Career Highlights: 2nd 2008 GP2 Asia, 2nd 2007 F3 Euroseries, 2nd 2005 Formula BMW World Final Recent Grand Prix Form CHI

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JAIME ALGUERSUARI

SCUDERIA TORO ROSSO

Nationality: Spanish Wins: 0 DoB: 23/03/1990 Poles: 0 Debut: Budapest, 2009 Fastest Laps: 0 Career Highlights: 2008 British F3 Champion, 2nd 2007 Formula Renault Italia, 1st 2006 FR Italia Winter Series Recent Grand Prix Form CHI

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THE BAGMAN’S SAY Toro Rosso heads to the scene of its 2008 triumph off the back of a disastrous Belgium Grand Prix.

Alguersuari was taken out in the first corner melee caused by Bruno Senna, while a separate incident saw Buemi sidelined by a broken rear wing just six laps later.

Alguersuari had made the most of the mixed conditions in qualifying to score seventh on the grid however - continuing his impressive turnaround in form.

The team has received a financial boost from Spanish oil company Cespa since Spa, which will further brighten the young Spanish driver’s chances of retaining his drive next season.

Chassis: Toro Rosso STR6 Engine: Ferrari 056 Base: Farenza, Italy Team nationality: Italian Team principal: Franz Tost Technical leader: Giorgio Ascanelli Debut: Bahrain, 2006 Wins: 1 Poles: 1 Fastest Laps: 0 Constructors’ Championships: 0

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LOTUS HEIKKI KOVALAINEN Nationality: Finnish Wins: 1 DoB: 19/10/1981 Poles: 1 Debut: Albert Park, 2007 Fastest Laps: 2 Career Highlights: 1st 2008 Hungarian Grand Prix, 2nd 2005 GP2 Series, 1st 2004 World Series by Nissan Recent Grand Prix Form CHI

TUR

ESP

MON

CAN

EUR

GBR

GER

HUN

BEL

16

19

DNF

14

DNF

19

DNF

16

DNF

15

Recent Monza Form 2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

-

-

-

-

-

-

7

2

6

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TEAM LOTUS

JARNO TRULLI Wins: 1 Nationality: Italian Poles: 4 DoB: 13/07/1974 Fastest Laps: 1 Debut: Albert Park, 1997 Career Highlights: 1st 2004 Monaco Grand Prix, 1996 German F3 Champion, 2nd 1995 Macau Grand Prix Recent Grand Prix Form CHI

TUR

ESP

19 18 18

Recent Monza Form

MON

CAN

EUR

GBR

GER

HUN

BEL

13

16

20

DNF

-

DNF

14

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

DNF

4

DNF

10

5

7

11

13

14

DNF

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THE BAGMAN’S SAY Team Lotus has played down suggestions that it can challenge the midfield runners this weekend, despite appearing to have made relative gains at Spa. Kovalainen again made the most of a mixed qualifying session to make Q2, before finishing one position behind team-mate Trulli in 15th on Sunday.

Both cars ran reliably for the duration of the Grand Prix - an achievement in itself given the difficulties faced across the previous three races.

While the team is still a fair way away from scoring points, more solid finishes will be a great result this weekend.

Chassis: Lotus T128 Engine: Renault RS27-2011 Base: Norfolk, UK Team nationality: Malaysian Team principal: Tony Fernandes Technical leader: Mike Gascoyne Debut: Albert Park, 2010 Wins: 0 Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 0 Constructors’ Championships: 0

Round 9 – Silverstone

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Round 1 – Australia

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Round 13 2– –Monza Round Malaysia

HRT DANIEL RICCIARDO Nationality: Australian Wins: 0 DoB: 01/07/1989 Poles: 0 Debut: Silverstone, 2011 Fastest Laps: 0 Career Highlights: 2009 British Formula 3 Champion, 2nd 2010 Formula Renault 3.5 Recent Grand Prix Form CHI

TUR

ESP

MON

CAN

EUR

GBR

GER

HUN

BEL

-

-

-

-

-

-

19

19

18

DNF

Recent Monza Form 2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

TONIO LIUZZI

HRT F1 TEAM

Wins: 0 Nationality: Italian Poles: 0 DoB: 06/08/1981 Fastest Laps: 0 Debut: Imola, 2005 Career Highlights: 3rd 2008/09 Speedcar Series, 2004 F3000 Champion, 2nd 2001 Formula Renault Germany

Chassis: HRT F111 Engine: Cosworth CA2011 Base: Madrid, Spain Team nationality: Spanish Team principal: Colin Kolles Technical leader: Tony Cuquerella Debut: Albert Park, 2010 Wins: 0 Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 0 Constructors’ Championships: 0

Recent Grand Prix Form CHI

TUR

ESP

22 22 DNF

Recent Monza Form

THE BAGMAN’S SAY The Hispania drivers both made the most of the opening lap chaos at Spa - with Ricciardo and Liuzzi vaulting seven and five places up the order from their grid positions respectively in the early going.

A lack of reliability (Ricciardo’s car stopping with a rear-end vibration after just 13 laps) and pace (Liuzzi coming home as the 19th and final finisher) meant it was a less than positive weekend however.

Getting both cars home in Monza should be the first goal.

MON

CAN

EUR

GBR

GER

HUN

BEL

16

13

23

18

DNF

20

19

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

-

-

-

-

-

14

17

-

DNF

12

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Round 8 – Valencia

VIRGIN TIMO GLOCK Nationality: German Wins: 0 DoB: 18/03/1982 Poles: 0 Debut: Montreal, 2004 Fastest Laps: 1 Career Highlights: 2nd 2009 Singapore Grand Prix, 2007 GP2 Champion, 1st 2001 Formula BMW ADAC Recent Grand Prix Form CHI

TUR

ESP

MON CAN

EUR

GBR

GER

HUN

BEL

21

DNS

19

DNF

21

16

17

17

18

15

Recent Monza Form 2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

11

11

17

MARUSSIA VIRGIN RACING

JEROME D’AMBROSIO Nationality: Belgian Wins: 0 DoB: 27/12/1985 Poles: 0 Debut: Albert Park, 2011 Fastest Laps: 0 Career Highlights: 2nd 2008/09 GP2 Asia Series, 1st 2007 International Formula Master, 1st 2003 FRenault Belgium Recent Grand Prix Form CHI

TUR

ESP

20 20 20

Recent Monza Form

MON

CAN

EUR

GBR

GER

HUN

BEL

15

14

22

17

18

19

17

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

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THE BAGMAN’S SAY Virgin Racing will unleash its long awaited major upgrade package this weekend in a bid to move from the foot of the Constructors’ Championship table.

While new rear wings will be common place throughout the field thanks to Monza’s unique aerodynamic requirements, the VR02s will also sport revised engine covers, sidepods, exhausts and rear floors.

Both cars ran reliably in the Belgium Grand Prix - finishing ahead of Liuzzi’s Hispania.

Chassis: MVR-02 Engine: Cosworth CA2011 Base: Dinnington, UK Team nationality: Russian Team principal: John Booth Technical leader: TBA Debut: Albert Park, 2010 Wins: 0 Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 0 Constructors’ Championships: 0

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RECENT BELGIAN GP WINNERS Year Driver 2010 Lewis Hamilton 2009 Kimi Räikkönen 2008 Felipe Massa 2007 Kimi Räikkönen 2005 Kimi Räikkönen 2004 Kimi Räikkönen 2002 Michael Schumacher 2001 Michael Schumacher 2000 Mika Häkkinen 1999 David Coulthard 1998 Damon Hill 1997 Michael Schumacher 1996 Michael Schumacher 1995 Michael Schumacher 1994 Damon Hill 1993 Damon Hill 1992 Michael Schumacher 1991 Ayrton Senna 1990 Ayrton Senna 1989 Ayrton Senna 1988 Ayrton Senna 1987 Alain Prost 1986 Nigel Mansell 1985 Ayrton Senna 1984 Michele Alboreto 1983 Alain Prost 1982 John Watson 1981 Carlos Reutemann 1980 Didier Pironi 1979 Jody Scheckter 1978 Mario Andretti 1977 Gunnar Nilsson 1976 Niki Lauda 1975 Niki Lauda 1974 Emerson Fittipaldi 1973 Jackie Stewart 1972 Emerson Fittipaldi 1970 Pedro Rodríguez 1968 Bruce McLaren 1967 Dan Gurney 1966 John Surtees 1965 Jim Clark

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Car McLaren-Mercedes Ferrari Ferrari Ferrari McLaren-Mercedes McLaren-Mercedes Ferrari Ferrari McLaren-Mercedes McLaren-Mercedes Jordan-Mugen-Honda Ferrari Ferrari Benetton-Renault Williams-Renault Williams-Renault Benetton-Ford McLaren-Honda McLaren-Honda McLaren-Honda McLaren-Honda McLaren-TAG Williams-Honda Lotus-Renault Ferrari Renault McLaren-Ford Williams-Ford Ligier-Ford Ferrari Lotus-Ford Lotus-Ford Ferrari Ferrari McLaren-Ford Tyrrell-Ford Lotus-Ford BRM McLaren-Ford Eagle-Weslake Ferrari Lotus-Climax

Location Spa-Francorchamps Spa-Francorchamps Spa-Francorchamps Spa-Francorchamps Spa-Francorchamps Spa-Francorchamps Spa-Francorchamps Spa-Francorchamps Spa-Francorchamps Spa-Francorchamps Spa-Francorchamps Spa-Francorchamps Spa-Francorchamps Spa-Francorchamps Spa-Francorchamps Spa-Francorchamps Spa-Francorchamps Spa-Francorchamps Spa-Francorchamps Spa-Francorchamps Spa-Francorchamps Spa-Francorchamps Spa-Francorchamps Spa-Francorchamps Zolder Spa-Francorchamps Zolder Zolder Zolder Zolder Zolder Zolder Zolder Zolder Nivelles Zolder Nivelles Spa-Francorchamps Spa-Francorchamps Spa-Francorchamps Spa-Francorchamps Spa-Francorchamps

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Round Round28––Malaysia Valencia

PAST CHAMPIONS Year Driver Nat Constructor Wins Poles Points 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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Race Guide Round 12 – Spa-Francorchamps Round 2 – Malaysia

CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS WORLD DRIVERS CHAMPIONSHIP no

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27

Driver Sebastian Vettel Mark Webber Lewis Hamilton Fernando Alonso Jenson Button Felipe Massa Nico Rosberg Nick Heidfeld Vitaly Petrov Michael Schumacher Kamui Kobayashi Adrian Sutil Sébastien Buemi Jaime Alguersuari Sergio Perez Mendoza Paul di Resta Rubens Barrichello Pedro de la Rosa Jarno Trulli Vitantonio Liuzzi Pastor Maldonado Jérôme D’Ambrosio Heikki Kovalainen Timo Glock Narain Karthikeyan Daniel Ricciardo Karun Chandhok

Nat DEU AUS GBR ESP GBR BRA DEU DEU RUS DEU JPN DEU SUI ESP MEX GBR BRA ESP ITA ITA VEN BEL FIN DEU IND AUD IND

Car Red Bull Red Bull McLaren Ferrari McLaren Ferrari Mercedes Renault Renault Mercedes Sauber Force India Toro Rosso Toro Rosso Sauber Force India Williams Sauber Lotus HRT Williams Virgin Lotus Virgin HRT HRT Lotus

Points 234 149 146 145 134 70 48 34 32 32 27 18 12 10 8 8 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

WORLD CONSTUCTORS CHAMPIONSHIP Pos 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

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Constructor Red Bull Racing Vodafone McLaren Mercedes Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro Mercedes GP Petronas F1 Team Lotus Renault GP Sauber F1 Team Force India F1 Team Scuderia Toro Rosso AT&T Williams Team Lotus HRT F1 Team Marussia Virgin Racing

Engine Renault Mercedes Ferrari Mercedes Renault Ferrari Mercedes Ferrari Cosworth Renault Cosworth Cosworth

Points 426 295 231 98 68 35 32 22 5 0 0 0

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Round 12 – Spa-Francorchamps Round 2 – Malaysia While the Italian fans celebrated what was to be a victory for Fernando Alonso and Ferrari last year at Monza, a clever tyre strategy saw Sebastian Vettel score a valuable fourth place.

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