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ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX GUIDE
"Suddenly I realised that I was no longer driving the car consciously. I was driving it by a kind of instinct, only I was in a different dimension." - Ayrton Senna, 1960-1994
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Overview of Formula One Formula One 2014 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Overview of Abu Dhabi
The first championship encompassed events in Britain, Monaco, Switzerland, Belgium, France, Italy and the United States. It continues to grow with Abu Dhabi, India, Korea, and Singapore added to the calendar in recent seasons. Today 11 teams, each responsible for designing and constructing their own car, contest the constructors’ championship, with each team fielding two drivers who individually contest the drivers’ championship. Only the world’s best drivers make it into the championship and only the very best win.
FORMULA 1
It was in 1950 that the major races were brought together in the inaugural Formula One world championship. Italy’s Giuseppe Antonio Farina was the first ever F1 World Champion in 1950.
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FORMULA 1
The term ‘Formula’ refers to the unique set of regulations governing the cars, while the ‘1’ denotes the championship’s status as the highest level of international motorsport recognized by the FIA (Federation Internationale de l’Automobile). It now travels across 5 continents and draws a global audience.
CIRCUITS & STRATEGY A Formula One Grand Prix event takes place over a weekend, beginning with 2 practice sessions on Friday and 1 practice on Saturday. A Qualifying Practice session is held after the last free practice session. This session determines the starting order for the race. Only 2 cars may be used per team. Points are only awarded to the top ten finishers.
Most F1 Grand Prix races are held on specially designed circuits around the world, but some races are also held on public roads. The performance of a driver during cornering can make or break a race position. The handling of corners demonstrates the skill of a driver. Gaining an advantage during the “straight� parts of the track is dependent mainly on the engine power and brake effectiveness. The maximum distance of each race is 305km.
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• Due to high temperatures in the cockpit, drivers can sweat off up to 3kg of their body weight during a race.
DRIVERS • All drivers must have an FIA Super License to be able to compete in Formula One racing and the only way to get one is to meet strict performance standards. • All drivers who enter Formula One need to undergo a period of conditioning to the physical demands of the sport: no other race series on earth requires so much of its drivers in terms of stamina and endurance. • Strength is very important; a driver must be able to withstand forces up to 3.5G during cornering.
• Drivers use specially designed equipment known as ‘rigs’, to develop muscles in the neck and chest. These muscles come under intense pressure during cornering. • In order to maintain control over the car during the long races, drivers require very strong arm muscles. • Drivers can sometimes experience motion-sickness on some circuits.
CONSTRUCTORS F1 teams are also known as ‘constructors’. F1 teams are required to build the chassis in which they compete.
Fernando Alonso Driver Team Ferrari
Examples of Constructors: Ferrari, Sauber Team, Force India, Red Bull Racing, Williams, Mercedes, Marussia, Caterham, Mclaren, Torro Rosso and Lotus.
• During race weekends most drivers will be seen eating pasta or other carbohydrate-rich foods to provide energy and give the all-important stamina for the race itself. • It is also vitally important that drivers take in large amounts of water before the race, even if they do not feel thirsty. Failure to do so could bring on dehydration through sweating. 06
GLOSSARY OF TERMS 107% RULE During the first qualification phase, a driver who does not set a lap within 107% of the fastest Q1 time, will not be allowed to start the race. AERODYNAMICS This is the flow of air over and around an object. The study of these forces is a critical part of designing Formula One cars. CLASSIFICATION A driver completing at least 90% of the race distance will be classified, whether or not he was running when the winner took the chequered flag. 07
COANDA EFFECT The way in which a fluid jet, such as airflow, tends to be attracted to nearby surfaces. This effect can be used to divert airflow to specific parts of the car.
KERS Kinetic Energy Recovery Systems – have been legal since 2009, and they recover waste kinetic energy from the car during braking. KEVLAR This is a synthetic fibre combined with other materials to create a stronglightweight composite used to construct F1 cars.
FORMATION LAP The lap before the start of the race when the cars are driven from the grid to move into position on the grid again for the start of the race. Also called the ‘warmup lap’ or ‘parade lap’.
MONOCOQUE This is the single-piece tub in which the cockpit is located; the engine is fixed behind it and the front suspension on both sides at the front.
G-FORCE This is a measure of acceleration that a mass experiences. Drivers endure severe G-forces during races.
PADDOCK An enclosed area behind the pits in which each team keeps its transporters and motor homes. The public does not have access to this.
BACKMARKER This term describes a driver at the back of the field. Often when the leaders of the race come across him the backmarker is required to allow faster cars to pass. CHASSIS This is the main part of the racing car to which the engine and suspension are attached. COCKPIT This is the part of the racing car in which the driver sits. DELTA TIME This describes the time difference between two different laps, or two different cars. DRS Drag Reduction System – also known as adjustable rear wings. It is designed to boost overtaking.
GRAVEL TRAP An area of gravel on the outside of corners designed to bring cars to a halt if they come off the circuit.
PARC FERME A fenced-off area in the paddock where cars are weighed and any other necessary checks are made by officials.
HANS DEVICE Head and Neck Support Device – this is a mandatory safety device fitted to prevent excessive head and neck movement in the event of an accident.
POLE POSITION This is the first place on the starting grid. It is awarded to the drivers with the fastest lap time in qualifying.
LEFT-FOOT BRAKING This is a style of braking which became popular in the 1990s after the arrival of hand clutches. This allowed drivers to keep their right foot on the throttle and dedicate the left foot to braking. LOLLIPOP The sign on a stick held in front of a car during pit stops. It tells the driver to apply brakes and engage in first gear before the car is lowered from its jacks.
POWERTRAIN The term used to describe the entire system providing an F1 car’s power. The powertrain (or power unit as it is sometimes known) comprises of the engine, two Energy Recovery Systems (ERS) and an Energy Store. PRACTICE The periods on Friday and on Saturday morning at a Grand Prix meeting when the drivers are out on the track working on the set-up of their cars in preparation for qualifying and the race.
QUALIFYING The knock-out session on Saturday in which the drivers compete to set the best time they can in order to determine the starting grid for the race. R&D Short for Research and Development, the term describes activities undertaken by a team to develop or improve a system or component. RIDE HEIGHT The height between the track’s surface and the floor of the car. RUMBLESTRIP A bumpy, often saw-toothed strip of kerbing usually found on the exit of a corner to warn the driver of the edge of the track. SECTORS For timing purposes the lap is split into three sections, each of which is roughly 09
a third of the lap. These sections are officially known as Sector 1, Sector 2 and Sector 3.
compound that is in theory best suited to that particular circuit’s characteristics. Normally harder than the option tyre.
SHAKEDOWN A brief test when a team is trying a different car part for the first time before going back out to drive at 100 percent to set a fast time.
PROTEST An action lodged by a team when it considers that another team or competitor has transgressed the rules.
STEWARD One of three high-ranking officials at each Grand Prix appointed to make decisions. STOP-GO PENALTY A penalty given that involves the driver calling at his pit and stopping for 10 seconds - with no refuelling or tyrechanging allowed. PRIME TYRE Of the two tyre compounds nominated by the official tyre supplier for use at each Grand Prix, the prime is the
RECONNAISSANCSE LAP A lap completed when drivers leave the pits to assemble on the grid for the start. If a driver decides to do several, they must divert through the pit lane as the grid will be crowded with team personnel. RETIREMENT When a car has to drop out of the race because of an accident or mechanical failure.
SAFETY CAR The course vehicle that is called from the pits to run in front of the leading car in the race in the event of a problem that requires the cars to be slowed.
TEAR-OFF STRIPS See-through plastic strips that drivers fit to their helmet’s visor before the start of the race and then remove as they become dirty.
Good torque is particularly vital on circuits with a number of mid- to slowspeed turns, where acceleration out of the corners is essential to a good lap time.
SCRUTINEERING The technical checking of cars by the officials to ensure that none are outside the regulations.
TELEMETRY A system that beams data related to the engine and chassis to computers in the pit garage so that engineers can monitor the car’s behaviour.
TRACTION CONTROL A computerised system that detects if either of a car’s driven (rear) wheels is losing traction - i.e spinning - and transfers more drive to the wheel with more traction, thus using its power more efficiently. Outlawed from the 2008 season onwards.
SIDEPOD The part of the car that flanks the sides of the monocoque alongside the driver and runs back to the rear wing, housing the radiators. SLIPSTREAMING A driving tactic when a driver is able to catch the car ahead and duck in behind its rear wing to benefit from a reduction in drag over its body and hopefully be able to achieve a superior maximum speed to slingshot past before the next corner.
TORQUE Literally, the turning or twisting force of an engine, torque is generally used as a measure of an engine’s flexibility. An engine may be very powerful, but if it has little torque then that power may only be available over a limited rev range, making it of limited use to the driver. An engine with more torque even if it has less power - may actually prove quicker on many tracks, as the power is available over a far wider rev range and hence more accessible.
TUB Another name for the chassis or monocoque, so called because of its shape. TURBULENCE The result of the disruption of airflow caused by an interruption to its passage, such as when it hits a rear wing and its horizontal flow is spoiled.
TYRE COMPOUND The type of rubber mix used in the construction of a tyre, ranging from soft through medium to hard, with each offering a different performance and wear characteristic. TURBOCHARGER Attached to the engine, a turbocharger uses an exhaust driven turbine to drive a compressor to increase the density of the intake air consumed by the engine. Denser air helps an engine create more power for its size. The residual heat energy contained in the exhaust gases after expansion in the cylinders of the engine is converted to mechanical shaft power by the exhaust turbine. The mechanical power from the turbine is used to drive not only the compressor, but also the Motor Generator Unit. 11
TYRE WARMER An electric blanket that is wrapped around the tyres before they are fitted to the car so that they will start closer to their optimum operating temperature.
WHEELBASE The distance between the centre points of the front and rear wheels. An F1 car’s wheelbase influences the way it handles.
UNDERSTEER Where the front end of the car doesn’t want to turn into a corner and slides wide as the driver tries to turn in towards the apex.
YAW Yaw is the left to right motion of the nose of a car. It can happen in response to cornering but also in response to side wind. Teams can fight it with different suspension settings and aerodynamics work.
UNDERTRAY A separate floor to the car that is bolted onto the underside of the monocoque. VISOR STRIP The strip of carbon-fibre reinforced Zylon that is fitted to the top edge of a driver’s helmet for added protection.
ZYLON A synthetic material often found in bulletproof vests which has strong antipenetration properties and is used to strengthen drivers’ helmets and the sides of the cockpit.
CAR LIVERY Teams must run their two cars with essentially the same race livery throughout the season and must seek prior approval for any major changes. Every car must carry its driver’s race number, which must be clearly visible from the front of the car, and the driver’s name must appear on the external bodywork of the car. CLASSIFICATION Drivers can be given a placing in the official race results even though they retired before the end of the race within the FIA regulations regarding classification. If a race is stopped before the full distance and a result is declared, the classification will reflect the race order at the end of the lap. DRAG REDUCTION SYSTEM Use of the Drag Reduction System (DRS) overtaking aid is strictly controlled. Drivers are free to activate the DRS within the designated DRS zones during practice and qualifying, but during the race they may only activate it when they are within one second of the car in front - at the DRS detection point. 13
DRIVER CHANGES AND ADDITIONAL DRIVERS
Teams may use up to four drivers during a season, all of whom may score points in the championship. A driver change may be made with the permission of the stewards any time before the start of qualifying. The new driver must use the engine and tyres allocated to the original driver. SPARE CARS, ENGINES & GEARBOXES
FIA regulations state that teams can only have 2 cars available for use at any one time. Spare cars are not allowed, but teams can bring additional chassis which can be built up in the event of damage. Each driver may use no more than 8 engines during a championship season. Each driver may use no more than one gearbox for 5 consecutive events. SUSPENDING & RESUMING A RACE
If a race is suspended due to an accident or poor track conditions, red flags will be shown around the circuit. At least a 10 minute warning will be given before the race is resumed
behind the safety car, which leads for 1 lap before pulling into the pits. If resumption of the race is impossible, the rules state that “the results will be taken at the end of the penultimate lap before the lap during which the signal to suspend the race was given”.
SCRUTINEERING & WEIGHING A team of specially appointed scrutineers has the power to check cars at any point during a Grand Prix weekend to ensure that they are compliant with technical and safety regulations. Every car is initially examined and a car cannot take part in the event until it has passed scrutineering. In addition to the scrutineering, all cars are weighed to ensure they comply with the 640kg minimum weight requirement.
RACE START PROCEDURE Before every Grand Prix the teams and drivers must adhere to a very strict starting procedure which gets underway 30 minutes before the formation lap when the pit lane is opened. Ten minutes before the start the grid must be cleared except for team technical staff, race officials and drivers. With 3 minutes to go all cars must have their wheels fitted. With 1 minute to go all cars must have their engines running.
A driver must take part in at least one Saturday session to be eligible for the race.
TESTING Testing can only take place at FIA-approved sites and all cars must be fitted with the standardized FIA-approved Electronic Control Unit during tests.
OFFICIALS At every Grand Prix meeting there are 7 key race officials who monitor and control the activities of the stewards and marshals, to ensure the smooth and safe running of the event in accordance with FIA regulations.
TYRES Formula One racing has a single tyre supplier, with all teams using identical Pirelli rubber.
SAFETY CAR The main function of the safety car is to assist in maintaining safe track conditions throughout the Grand Prix weekend.
Over the race weekend, each driver has access to 11 sets of dry-weather tyres, 4 sets of intermediate tyres, and 3 sets of wet tyres.
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PRACTICE & QUALIFYING At each Grand Prix meeting all drivers may participate in two 1.5 hour practice sessions on Friday, a 1 hour session on Saturday morning, and a qualifying session on Saturday afternoon.
All tyres are given a bar code at the start of the weekend so that the FIA can closely monitor their use and ensure that no team is breaking regulations.
PIT-LANE PROCEDURES The FIA allocates garages and an area in the ‘inner lane’ where the teams may work, and within each space is one pit box where pit stops may be carried out during practice/qualifying sessions and the race itself. Teams are not allowed to improve the grip of their pit-stop position. Only drying and sweeping is permitted. DRIVING PROTOCOL & PENALTIES Stewards have the power to impose various penalties on a driver if he commits an offence during a race. Offences may include: jumping the start, causing an avoidable accident, unfairly blocking another driver, impeding another driver when being lapped, or speeding in the pit lane.
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top ten finishers in each Grand Prix score points towards both the drivers’ and the constructors’ world championships.
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to this are at the final race of the season where double points are awarded, and when a race is suspended and cannot be restarted, in which case if less than 75 percent of the race distance has been completed half points are awarded, and if less than two laps have been completed, no points are awarded.
• For example: if in a given race Sebastian Vettel
finishes second for Red Bull and team mate Daniel Ricciardo fifth, then Vettel and Ricciardo score 18 and 10 points respectively towards the drivers’ championship, while Red Bull score 28 points (18 plus 10) towards the constructors’ championship. The drivers’ and constructors’ championship titles are awarded to the driver and constructor who score the most points over the course of the season. In the case of a dead heat for a championship place then the driver or constructor with the higher number of superior race results will be awarded the place. 17
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Sebastien Vettel Driver Team Red Bull Champion 2010-14
A coloured guide with respective usage on the race circuit
4. BLUE FLAG
6. GREEN FLAG
9. WHITE FLAG
This tells a driver there is a faster car behind which should be allowed to overtake.
A potentially dangerous area has been passed and the road is clear.
Warns of a slow moving vehicle on track.
Passing three blue flags without complying means the driver risks being penalized. 1. CHEQUERED FLAG
3. YELLOW FLAG
The race has ended.
Indicates danger, such as a stranded car ahead and prohibits overtaking.
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A single waved yellow flag means slow down. A double waved yellow warns that the driver must slow down and get ready to stop if necessary.
Blue lights are displayed at the end of the pit lane when the pit exit is open and a car on track is approaching.
5. RED & YELLOW FLAG
Yellow flag prohibitions no longer apply.
7. BLACK W/ ORANGE CIRCLE FLAG
10. BLACK FLAG
Shown with a car number to indicate that the car has a mechanical problem and the driver must return to his pit immediately.
Shown with a car number to indicate that the driver must return to his pit immediately.
8. HALF BLACK / HALF WHITE FLAG
The track is slippery.
Shown with a car number to warn of unsporting behavior.
This usually warns of oil or water on the track .
A black flag may follow if the driver ignores the warning.
Mostly used to signal that the driver has been excluded from the race.
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Formula 1 Practice Sessions: All race drivers may participate in practice sessions on Friday, even though individual practice sessions are not compulsory
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Formula 1 Qualifying Sessions: All drivers may participate in a practice session on Saturday morning and a qualifying session on Saturday afternoon
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The race begins with a warm up lap, after which the cars assemble on the starting grid in the order they qualified
Regulations state that the distance of an F1 race is the least number of laps exceeding 305km. This varies from circuit to circuit
Once all the cars have formed on the grid, a light system above the track indicates the start of the race
If a race exceeds 2 hours, the leading driver will be shown the chequered flag at the end of the lap during which the 2 hour mark elapses
PRACTICE SESSIONS
PRACTICE / QUALIFYING
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Drivers must take part in at least one Saturday session to be eligible for the race
HALL OF FAME
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DAMON HILL
1996
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JOCHEN RINDT
1970
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ALAIN PROUST
1985-1986, 1989, 1993
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GRAHAM HILL
1962, 1968
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NIGEL MANSELL
1992
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DENNY HULME
1967
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AYRTON SENNA
1988, 1990-1991
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JACK BRABHAM
1959-1960, 1966
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NELSON PIQUET
1981, 1983, 1987
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JIM CLARK
1963, 1965
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Formula 1 Drivers Champions 1950-2012
DRIVER
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SEBASTIAN VETTEL
2010-2013
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NIKI LAUDA
1975, 1977, 1984
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JOHN SURTEES
1964
6
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JENSON BUTTON
2009
15
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KEKE ROSBERG
1982
5
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PHIL HILL
1961
3
03
LEWIS HAMILTON
2008
27
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ALAN JONES
1980
12
29
MIKE HAWTHORN
1958
3
20
17
JODY SCHECKTER
1979
10
30
JUAN MANUEL FANGIO
1951, 1954-1957
24
32
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MARIO ANDRETTI
1978
12
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ALBERTO ASCARI
1952-1953
13
91
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JAMES HUNT
1976
10
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NINO FARINA
1950
5
EMERSON FITTIPALDI
1972, 1974
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JACKIE STEWART
1969, 1971, 1973
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KIMI RAIKKONEN FERNANDO ALONSO MICHAEL SCHUMACHER
2007 2005-2006 1994-1995, 2000-2004
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MIKA HAKKINEN
1998-1999
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JACQUES VILLENEUVE
1997
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MICHAEL SCHUMACHER FERRARI 1994-1995, 2000-2004
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FERNANDO ALONSO RENAULT 2005-2006
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KIMI RAIKONNEN FERRARI 2007
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WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
LEWIS HAMILTON MCLAREN 2008
1
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
JENSON BUTTON BRAWN-MERCEDES 2009
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SEBASTIAN VETTEL RED BULL RACING 2010- 2013
POWER It’s out with 2.4-litre normally-aspirated V8 engines and in with 1.6-litre V6 turbo engines, revving to a maximum of 15,000rpm. While the old V8s produced more than 750bhp, the 2014 units put out around 600bhp with additional power coming from Energy Recovery Systems. GEARBOX Gearboxes have eight forward ratios - rather than the previous seven - which each team must nominate ahead of the season. ENERGY RECOVERY Energy Recovery Systems (ERS) - from 2014, a larger proportion of each car’s power comes from ERS which, together with the engine, makes up the powertrain or power unit. As well as generating energy under braking, ERS units also generate power using waste heat from the engine’s turbocharger. Unlike the previous KERS - which gave drivers an extra 80bhp for just over six seconds per lap - the 2014 ERS gives drivers around 160bhp for approximately 33 seconds per lap. To compensate for the extra power being generated under braking by ERS, teams are allowed to use an electronic rear brake control system. 29
FORMULA 1
2014 SEASON CHANGES
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Sauber C33 2014
FUEL To promote fuel efficiency, from 2014 fuel is limited to 100kg per race. Previously fuel was unlimited, but teams typically used around 160kg per race. MINIMUM WEIGHT To compensate for the increased weight of the 2014 powertrain, minimum weight has been increased from the current 642kg to 691kg. EXHAUST Exhaust - unlike previously where two exhaust tailpipes were used, the 2014 regulations mandate the use of a single tailpipe which must be angled upwards to prevent the exhaust flow being used for aerodynamic effect. Additionally, bodywork is not allowed to be placed behind the tailpipe. NOSE HEIGHT For safety reasons the height of noses has been reduced for 2014. The maximum height is 185mm (previously it was 550mm). FRONT WING Front wings will be a little narrower from 2014 with the width reduced from 1800mm to 1650mm. 31
REARWING The rear wing also looks a little different for 2014. The previously-legal lower beam wing has been outlawed and the main flap has become slightly shallower in profile. Support pillars, however, are allowed. The DRS slot is also bigger than in 2013. TESTING - IN - SEASON Testing returns for 2014, albeit in a restricted format with the regulations allowing four tests of no more than two consecutive days at circuits where an event has taken place. There are also increased restrictions on windtunnel testing and CFD simulations. POINTS Double drivers’ and constructors’ points will be awarded at the final race of the Formula One season - Abu Dhabi for 2014 - in order to maximise focus on the championship until the end of the campaign.
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Renault Sport Energy F1-2014 Power Unit
DRIVER’S NUMBERS Drivers will be asked to choose their race number, between 2 and 99, for the duration of their career in the FIA Formula One World Championship. Number 1 will be reserved for the current world champion, should he choose to use it. If more than one driver chooses the same number, priority will be given to the driver who finished highest in the previous year’s championship. The driver number must be clearly visible on the front of the car and on the driver’s crash helmet. ADDITIONAL FRIDAY PRACTICE DRIVERS Additional Friday practice drivers - we are used to seeing teams replace one of their race drivers with a test driver for opening practice on a Friday. However, from 2014 teams are able to run up to four drivers - though still only two cars - in either Friday session.
NEW PENALTIES Race stewards will have the option to hand out five-second penalties for minor infringements. Additionally, any driver who earns 12 penalty points on their super licence during a 12-month period will be given a one-race ban. POLE POSITION TROPHY A new trophy will be awarded to the driver who scores the most pole positions during the season. In the event of a tie, the trophy will be awarded to the driver who holds the greatest number of second places. If there is still a tie, the greatest number of third places will be taken into account and so on until a winner emerges. QUALIFYING In a change to the previous system, drivers who appear in Q3 will now be given an extra set of option tyres to ensure more running. They will start the race using the tyres with which they set their fastest lap in Q2. The Q1 session has been reduced by two minutes to 18 minutes, while Q3 has been extended by two minutes to 12 minutes. 34
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01. Australia
06. Monaco
11. Hungary
16. Russia
02. Malaysia
07. Canada
12. Belgium
17. United States
03. Bahrain
08. Austria
13. Italy
18. Brazil
04. China
09. Great Britain
14. Singapore
19. Abu Dhabi
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10. Germany
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ROLEX AUSTRALIA
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PETRONAS MALAYSIA
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GULF AIR BAHRAIN
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UBS CHINA
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06
07
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MONACO
CANADA
AUSTRIA
GREAT BRITAIN
GRAN PREMIO DE ESPANA
GRAND PRIX DE MONACO
GRAND PRIX DU CANADA
GROSSER PREIS VON OSTERREICH
SANTANDER BRITISH GRAND PRIX
RACE DATE
16 MAR 2014
30 MAR 2014
6 APR 2014
20 APR 2014
11 MAY 2014
25 MAY 2014
8 JUN 2014
22 JUN 2014
06 JUL 2014
CIRCUIT NAME
ALBERT PARK
SEPANG INT’L
BAHRAIN INT’L
SHANGHAI INT’L
CIRCUIT DE CATALUNYA
CIRCUIT DE MONACO
CIRCUIT GILLES-VILLENEUVE
RED BULL RING
SILVERSTONE CIRCUIT
NO. OF LAPS
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56
57
56
66
78
70
71
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CIRCUIT LENGTH
5.303 KM
5.543 KM
5.412 KM
5.451 KM
4.655 KM
3.340 KM
4.361 KM
4.326 KM
5.891 KM
RACE DISTANCE
307.574 KM
310.408 KM
308.238 KM
305.066 KM
307.104 KM
260.520KM
305.270 KM
307.020 KM
306.198 KM
LAP RECORD
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1:34.223 –
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1:32.238 -
1:21.670 –
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1:08.337 –
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M SCHUMACHER
JP MONTOYA
P DE LA ROSA
M SCHUMACHER
K RAIKKONEN
M WEBBER
(2004)
(2004)
(2004)
R BARRICHELLO
M. SCHUMACHER
(2004)
M SCHUMACHER
(2008)
(2004)
(2004)
(2003)
(2013)
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27 JUL 2014
24 AUG 2014
07 SEP 2014
21 SEP 2014
05 OCT 2014
12 OCT 2014
02 NOV 2014
HOCKENHEIMRING
HUNGARORING
CIRCUIT DE SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS
AUTODROMO DI MONZA
MARINA BAY STREET CIRCUIT
SUZUKA
SOCHI AUTODROM
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70
44
53
61
53
53
4.574 KM
4.381 KM
7.004 KM
5.793 KM
5.065 KM
5.807 KM
5.853 KM
306.458 KM
306.630 KM
308.052 KM
306.720 KM
308.828 KM
307.471 KM
309.745 KM
1:13.780 –
1:19.071 –
1:47.263 –
1:21.046 –
1:48.574 –
1:31.540 –
1:40.896 –
K RAIKKONEN
M SCHUMACHER
S VETTEL
R BARRICHELLO
S VETTEL
K RAIKKONEN
V BOTTAS
(2004)
(2004)
(2009)
(2004)
(2013)
(2005)
(2014)
GROSSER PREIS SANTANDER GERMANY
PRELLI MAGYAR NAGIDIJ HUNGARY
SHELL BELGIAN GRAND PRIX BELGIUM
GRAN PREMIO D’ITALIA ITALY
SINGAPORE AIRLINES GRAND PRIX SINGAPORE
JAPANESE GRAND PRIX JAPAN
RUSSIAN GRAND PRIX RUSSIA
UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX U.S
CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS 56 5.513 KM 308.405 KM 1:39.347 – S VETTEL (2012)
40
18
19
09 NOV 2014
23 NOV 2014
AUTODROMO JOSE CARLOS PACE
YAS MARINA CIRCUIT
71
55
4.309KM
5.554 KM
305.909 KM
305.355 KM
1:11.473 –
1:40.279 –
JP MONTOYA
S VETTEL
(2004)
(2009)
GRAND PREMIO PETROBRAS DO BRASIL BRAZIL
ETIHAD AIRWAYS GRAND PRIX ABU DHABI UAE
Yas Marina Circuit Abu Dhabi
42
44
CATERHAM F1 TEAM ERICSSON & KOBAYASH
BASE
LEAFIELD, UK
DRIVERS
MARCUS ERICSSON, KAMUI KOBAYASHI
DRIVER NAME
MARCUS ERICSSON
DRIVER NAME
KAMUI KOBAYASHI
CHASSIS
CT05
NATIONALITY
SWEDISH
NATIONALITY
JAPANESE
POWER UNIT
RENAULT SPORT ENERGY F1-2014
POINTS
0
POINTS
125
PODIUMS
0
PODIUMS
1
TYRES
PIRELLI
FIRST SEASON
2010
GRAND PRIX ENTERED
16
GRAND PRIX ENTERED
75
0
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
0
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
0
HIGHEST RACE FINISH
3 (X1)
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
HIGHEST RACE FINISH
11(X2)
HIGHEST RACE FINISH
11 (X1)
POLE POSITIONS
0
HIGHEST GRID POSITION
16(X1)
HIGHEST GRID POSITION
2 (X1)
FASTEST LAPS
0
DATE OF BIRTH
02 SEPT 1990
DATE OF BIRTH
13 SEPT 1986
46
SCUDERIA FERRARI RÄIKKÖNEN & ALONSO
BASE
MARANELLO, ITALY
DRIVERS
KIMI RÄIKKÖNEN, FERNANDO ALONSO
KIMI RÄIKKÖNEN
DRIVER NAME
FERNANDO ALONSO
FINNISH
NATIONALITY
SPANISH
CHASSIS
FERRARI F14 T
NATIONALITY
POWER UNIT
FERRARI
POINTS
1022
POINTS
1763
PODIUMS
77
PODIUMS
97
GRAND PRIX ENTERED
212
GRAND PRIX ENTERED
235
16
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
1
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
2
HIGHEST RACE FINISH
1 (X32)
TYRES
PIRELLI
FIRST SEASON
1950
DRIVER NAME
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
HIGHEST RACE FINISH
1 (X221)
HIGHEST RACE FINISH
1 (X20)
POLE POSITIONS
207
HIGHEST GRID POSITION
1 (X16)
HIGHEST GRID POSITION
1 (X22)
230
DATE OF BIRTH
17 OCT 1979
DATE OF BIRTH
27 JULY 1981
FASTEST LAPS
48
SAHARA FORCE INDIA F1 PEREZ & HULKENBERG
BASE
SILVERSTONE, UK
DRIVERS
SERGIO PEREZ, NICO HULKENBERG
DRIVER NAME
NICO HULKENBERG
DRIVER NAME
SERGIO PEREZ
CHASSIS
VJM07
NATIONALITY
GERMAN
NATIONALITY
MEXICAN
POWER UNIT
MERCEDES-BENZ, PU106A HYBRID
POINTS
216
POINTS
176
PODIUMS
0
PODIUMS
4
TYRES
PIRELLI
FIRST SEASON
2008
GRAND PRIX ENTERED
76
GRAND PRIX ENTERED
76
0
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
0
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
0
HIGHEST RACE FINISH
2 (X2)
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
HIGHEST RACE FINISH
2 (X1)
HIGHEST RACE FINISH
4 (X2)
POLE POSITIONS
1
HIGHEST GRID POSITION
1 (X1)
HIGHEST GRID POSITION
4 (X2)
FASTEST LAPS
3
DATE OF BIRTH
19 AUG 1987
DATE OF BIRTH
26 JAN 1990
50
LOTUS F1 TEAM MALDONADO & GROSJEAN
BASE
ENSTONE, UK
DRIVERS
ROMAIN GROSJEAN, PASTOR MALDONADO
DRIVER NAME
ROMAIN GROSJEAN
DRIVER NAME
PASTOR MALDONADO
CHASSIS
E22
NATIONALITY
FRENCH
NATIONALITY
VENEZUELAN
POWER UNIT
RENAULT SPORT ENERGY F1-2014
POINTS
236
POINTS
49
PODIUMS
9
PODIUMS
1
TYRES
PIRELLI
FIRST SEASON
1981
GRAND PRIX ENTERED
65
GRAND PRIX ENTERED
76
2
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
0
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
0
HIGHEST RACE FINISH
1 (X1)
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
HIGHEST RACE FINISH
1 (X37)
HIGHEST RACE FINISH
2 (X2)
POLE POSITIONS
51
HIGHEST GRID POSITION
2 (X1)
HIGHEST GRID POSITION
1 (X1)
FASTEST LAPS
36
DATE OF BIRTH
17 APR 1986
DATE OF BIRTH
09 MAR 1985
52
MARUSSIA F1 TEAM BIANCHI & CHILTON
BASE
BANBURY, UK
DRIVERS
JULES BIANCHI, MAX CHILTON
DRIVER NAME
JULES BIANCHI
DRIVER NAME
MAX CHILTON
CHASSIS
MR03
NATIONALITY
FRENCH
NATIONALITY
BRITISH
POWER UNIT
FERRARI
POINTS
2
POINTS
0
0
PODIUMS
0
TYRES
PIRELLI
PODIUMS
FIRST SEASON
2010
GRAND PRIX ENTERED
34
GRAND PRIX ENTERED
35
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
0
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
0
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
0
HIGHEST RACE FINISH
9 (X1)
HIGHEST RACE FINISH
9 (X1)
HIGHEST RACE FINISH
13 (X2)
POLE POSITIONS
0
HIGHEST GRID POSITION
12 (X1)
HIGHEST GRID POSITION
16 (X1)
FASTEST LAPS
0
DATE OF BIRTH
03 AUG 1989
DATE OF BIRTH
21 APR 1991
54
MCLAREN MERCEDES BUTTON & MAGNUSSEN
BASE
WOKING, UK
DRIVERS
JENSON BUTTON, KEVIN MAGNUSSEN
DRIVER NAME
JENSON BUTTON
DRIVER NAME
KEVIN MAGNUSSEN
CHASSIS
MP4-29
NATIONALITY
BRITISH
NATIONALITY
DANISH
POWER UNIT
MERCEDES-BENZ PU106A HYBRID
POINTS
1178
POINTS
55
50
PODIUMS
1
TYRES
PIRELLI
PODIUMS
FIRST SEASON
1966
GRAND PRIX ENTERED
267
GRAND PRIX ENTERED
18
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
8
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
1
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
0
HIGHEST RACE FINISH
2 (X1)
HIGHEST RACE FINISH
1 (X182)
HIGHEST RACE FINISH
1 (X15)
POLE POSITIONS
155
HIGHEST GRID POSITION
1 (X8)
HIGHEST GRID POSITION
4 (X2)
FASTEST LAPS
152
DATE OF BIRTH
19 JAN 1980
DATE OF BIRTH
05 OCT 1992
56
MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS F1 ROSBERG & HAMILTON
BASE
BRACKLEY, UK
DRIVERS
NICO ROSBERG, LEWIS HAMILTON
DRIVER NAME
NICO ROSBERG
DRIVER NAME
LEWIS HAMILTON
CHASSIS
F1 W05 HYBRID
NATIONALITY
GERMAN
NATIONALITY
BRITISH
POWER UNIT
MERCEDES-BENZ PU106A HYBRID
POINTS
887.5
POINTS
1436
26
PODIUMS
69
TYRES
PIRELLI
PODIUMS
FIRST SEASON
2010
GRAND PRIX ENTERED
165
GRAND PRIX ENTERED
146
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
0
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
0
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
1
HIGHEST RACE FINISH
1 (X32)
HIGHEST RACE FINISH
1 (X19)
HIGHEST RACE FINISH
1 (X8)
POLE POSITIONS
26
HIGHEST GRID POSITION
1 (X14)
HIGHEST GRID POSITION
1 (X38)
FASTEST LAPS
16
DATE OF BIRTH
27 JUN 1985
DATE OF BIRTH
07 JAN 1985
58
INFINITI RED BULL RACING VETTEL & RICCIARDO
BASE
MILTON KEYNES, UK
DRIVERS
SEBASTIAN VETTEL, DANIEL RICCIARDO
DRIVER NAME
SEBASTIAN VETTEL
DRIVER NAME
DANIEL RICCIARDO
CHASSIS
RB10
NATIONALITY
GERMAN
NATIONALITY
AUSTRALIAN
POWER UNIT
RENAULT SPORT ENERGY F1-2014
POINTS
1610
POINTS
244
PODIUMS
66
PODIUMS
8
TYRES
PIRELLI
FIRST SEASON
2005
GRAND PRIX ENTERED
138
GRAND PRIX ENTERED
68
4
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
4
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
0
HIGHEST RACE FINISH
1 (X3)
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
HIGHEST RACE FINISH
1 (X50)
HIGHEST RACE FINISH
1 (X39)
POLE POSITIONS
57
HIGHEST GRID POSITION
1 (X45)
HIGHEST GRID POSITION
2 (X2)
FASTEST LAPS
43
DATE OF BIRTH
03 JUL 1987
DATE OF BIRTH
01 JUL 1989
60
SAUBER F1 TEAM SUTIL & GUTIERREZ
BASE
HINWIL, SWITZERLAND
DRIVERS
ADRIAN SUTIL ESTEBAN GUITERREZ
DRIVER NAME
ADRIAN SUTIL
DRIVER NAME
ESTEBAN GUTIERREZ
CHASSIS
C33
NATIONALITY
GERMAN
NATIONALITY
MEXICAN
POWER UNIT
FERRARI
POINTS
124
POINTS
6
PODIUMS
0
PODIUMS
0
TYRES
PIRELLI
FIRST SEASON
1993
GRAND PRIX ENTERED
127
GRAND PRIX ENTERED
37
0
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
0
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
0
HIGHEST RACE FINISH
7 (X1)
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
HIGHEST RACE FINISH
1 (X1)
HIGHEST RACE FINISH
4 (X1)
POLE POSITIONS
1
HIGHEST GRID POSITION
2 (X1)
HIGHEST GRID POSITION
8 (X1)
FASTEST LAPS
5
DATE OF BIRTH
11 JAN 1983
DATE OF BIRTH
05 AUG 1991
62
SCUDERIA TORO ROSSO VERGNE & KVYAT
BASE
FAENZA, ITALY
DRIVERS
JEAN VERGNE, DANIIL KVYAT
DRIVER NAME
DANIIL KVYAT
DRIVER NAME
JEAN-ERIC VERGNE
CHASSIS
STR9
NATIONALITY
RUSSIAN
NATIONALITY
FRENCH
POWER UNIT
RENAULT SPORT ENERGY F1-2014
POINTS
8
POINTS
51
PODIUMS
0
PODIUMS
0
TYRES
PIRELLI
FIRST SEASON
2006
GRAND PRIX ENTERED
18
GRAND PRIX ENTERED
57
0
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
0
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
0
HIGHEST RACE FINISH
6 (X2)
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
HIGHEST RACE FINISH
1 (X1)
HIGHEST RACE FINISH
9 (X3)
POLE POSITIONS
1
HIGHEST GRID POSITION
5 (X1)
HIGHEST GRID POSITION
6 (X1)
FASTEST LAPS
0
DATE OF BIRTH
26 APR 1994
DATE OF BIRTH
25 APR 1990
64
WILLIAMS F1 TEAM MALDONADO & MASSA
BASE
GROVE, UK
DRIVERS
P MALDONADO, F MASSA
DRIVER NAME
VALTTERI BOTTAS
DRIVER NAME
FELIPE MASSA
CHASSIS
FW36
NATIONALITY
FINNISH
NATIONALITY
BRAZILIAN
POWER UNIT
MERCEDES-BENZ PU106A HYBRID H
POINTS
160
POINTS
914
PODIUMS
5
PODIUMS
38
GRAND PRIX ENTERED
37
GRAND PRIX ENTERED
211
9
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
0
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
0
HIGHEST RACE FINISH
1 (X11)
TYRES
PIRELLI
FIRST SEASON
1975
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
HIGHEST RACE FINISH
1 (X114)
HIGHEST RACE FINISH
2 (X2)
POLE POSITIONS
128
HIGHEST GRID POSITION
2 (X2)
HIGHEST GRID POSITION
1 (X16)
FASTEST LAPS
133
DATE OF BIRTH
28 AUG 1989
DATE OF BIRTH
25 APRIL 1981
66
2014 RESULTS POS.
POINTS
11
KIMI RÄIKKÖNEN
FERRARI
53
12
SERGIO PEREZ
FORCE INDIA-MERCEDES
47
13
JEAN-ERIC VERGNE
STR-RENAULT
22
LOTUS-RENAULT
8
DRIVER
TEAM
01
LEWIS HAMILTON
MERCEDES
334
14
ROMAIN GROSJEAN
02
NICO ROSBERG
MERCEDES
317
15
DANIIL KVYAT
STR-RENAULT
8
03
DANIEL RICCIARDO
RED BULL RACING-RENAULT
214
16
PASTOR MALDONADO
LOTUS-RENAULT
2
04
SEBASTIAN VETTEL
RED BULL RACING-RENAULT
159
17
JULES BIANCHI
MARUSSIA-FERRARI
2
05
FERNANDO ALONSO
FERRARI
157
18
ADRIAN SUTIL
SAUBER-FERRARI
0
06
VALTTERI BOTTAS
WILLIAMS-MERCEDES
156
19
MARCUS ERICSSON
CATERHAM-RENAULT
0
07
JENSON BUTTON
MCLAREN-MERCEDES
106
20
ESTEBAN GUTIERREZ
SAUBER-FERRARI
0
08
FELIPE MASSA
WILLIAMS-MERCEDES
98
21
MAX CHILTON
MARUSSIA-FERRARI
0
09
NICO HULKENBERG
FORCE INDIA-MERCEDES
80
22
KAMUI KOBAYASHI
CATERHAM-RENAULT
0
10
KEVIN MAGNUSSEN
MCLAREN-MERCEDES
55
23
ANDRE LOTTERER
CATERHAM-RENAULT
0 68
2014 ROUNDS AND WINNING TEAMS / DRIVERS
ROUND 01
ROUND 02
ROUND 03
ROUND 04
AUSTRALIA
MALAYSIA
BAHRAIN
CHINA
16/03/2014
30/03/2014
06/04/2014
20/04/2014
Nico Rosberg Mercedes 1:32:58.710
Lewis Hamilton Mercedes 1:40:25.974
Lewis Hamilton Mercedes 1:39:42.743
Lewis Hamilton Mercedes 1:33:28.338
ROUND 05
ROUND 06
ROUND 07
ROUND 08
SPAIN
MONACO
CANADA
AUSTRIA
11/05/2014
25/05/2014
08/06/2014
22/06/2014
Lewis Hamilton Mercedes 1:41:05.155
Nico Rosberg Mercedes 1:49:27.661
Daniel Ricciardo Red Bull Racing-Renault 1:39:12.830
Nico Rosberg Mercedes 1:27:54.976 70
ROUND 09
ROUND 10
ROUND 11
ROUND 12
ROUND 13
ROUND 14
ROUND 15
ROUND 16
ROUND 17
ROUND 18
GREAT BRITAIN
GERMANY
HUNGARY
BELGIUM
ITALY
SINGAPORE
JAPAN
RUSSIA
UNITES STATES
BRAZIL
06/07/2014
20/07/2014
27/07/2014
24/08/2014
07/09/2014
21/09/2014
05/10/2014
12/10/2014
02/11/2014
09/11/2014
Lewis Hamilton Mercedes 2:26:52.094
Nico Rosberg Mercedes 1:33:42.914
Daniel Ricciardo Red Bull Racing 1:53:05.058
Daniel Ricciardo Red Bull Racing 1:24:36.556
Lewis Hamilton Mercedes 1:19:10.236
Lewis Hamilton Mercedes 2:00:04.795
Lewis Hamilton Mercedes 1:51:43.021
Lewis Hamilton Mercedes 1:31:50.744
Lewis Hamilton Mercedes 1:40:04.785
Nico Rosberg Mercedes 1:30:02.555 72
5 YEARS OF RACING IN ABU DHABI
The winner of the race was Sebastian Vettel for the Red Bull team, who raced to victory ahead of team mate Mark Webber. Lewis Hamilton was forced to pull out of the race due to brake problems. RACE TIMES Sebastian Vettel Mark Webber Jenson Button
1:34:03:414 +17.8 +18.4 seconds
The 2010 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was the final race of the season and was won for the second consecutive year by Sebastian Vettel. Vettel’s victory made him the youngest World Drivers’ Champion. He was followed by Lewis Hamilton in second place and Jenson Button took third place. RACE TIMES Sebastian Vettel Lewis Hamilton Jenson Button
1:39:36:837 + 10.1 seconds + 11.0 seconds
ABU DHABI
This was the first ever ‘twilight’ Grand Prix.
P R IX
The 2009 inaugural Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was the final Formula One race of the season.
2010 ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX
GR A ND
2009 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI INAUGURAL RACE
2011 ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX
2012 ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX
2013 ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX
The 2011 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was the penultimate round of the Formula One racing season.
In 2012, the drama continued in top form with Kimi Raikkonen’s first Grand Prix victory since the Belgium Grand Prix in 2009.
Lewis Hamilton took the lead early in the race and went on to claim victory.
Raikkonen’s victory was also the first win for the Lotus team since the US Grand Prix in 1987.
Sebastian Vettel scored his seventh consecutive victory and his 11th of 2013 with ease in Abu Dhabi on Sunday evening, after taking the lead from pole-sitting team mate Mark Webber at the start.
This time Sebastian Vettel’s fortunes took a turn for the worse when a puncture in the first lap forced his exit from the race.
Lewis Hamilton had been in the lead then he was forced out of the race due to fuel pump failure.
Jenson Button took third place for the third consecutive year in Abu Dhabi. RACE TIMES Lewis Hamilton Fernando Alonso Jenson Button 75
1:37:11:886 +8.4 seconds +25.8 seconds
As the Australian made a slow getaway, Vettel and Mercedes’ Nico Rosberg were able to swarm past on either side of his RB9.
Alonso took second place while Vettel pushed his way to third place after starting from the pits.
Webber spent his time fending off Lotus’ Romain Grosjean (who pushed Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton down to fifth), coping with a minor KERS overheating problem, and then hunting down Rosberg.
RACE TIMES Kimi Raikkonen Fernando Alonso Sebastian Vettel
RACE TIMES Vettel Mark Webber Nico Rosberg
1:45:58.667 +0.8 seconds +4.1 seconds
1:38:06.106 +30.8 secs +33.6 secs 76
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INTRODUCING YAS MARINA CIRCUIT THE STORY Yas Marina Circuit was unveiled on 30 October 2009 with the final race of the Formula 1 World Championship and the inaugural FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX – to a crowd of around 50,000 spectators. After two years of intensive planning and construction involving 14,000 staff and 35 million construction man-hours, this versatile facility opened its doors to the world. The United Arab Emirates was eager to take in the beautiful landscaping and traditional Arabic hospitality alongside sensational on-track action. Yas Marina Circuit encourages the growth of sporting culture in the UAE and prides itself on being the center for motorsports excellence in the Middle East. As a training ground for motorsports success in the Middle East, the commitment to creating a sustainable motorsports community throughout the region, is to have a UAE National Driver competing in F1 within 10 years. 78
YAS MARINA CIRCUIT OVERVIEW Yas Marina Circuit is one of the world’s most advanced Grand Prix venues, it is inspired by the culture and values of the United Arab Emirates and its capital, Abu Dhabi. Yas Marina Circuit is considered to be one of the most technologically advanced tracks in the world. The circuit has been designed to create an unforgettable experience for drivers and spectators, and was the first Formula 1 ‘twilight’ race.
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YAS MARINA CIRCUIT FAST FACTS 1. 2. 3.
The only circuit where all the grandstands are covered Designed by world renowned circuit designer, Herman Tilke The track is 5.55 Km long and races can be run on one of three configurations 4. The only circuit in the world where a 5-star hotel straddles the race track 5. The yas racing school is a state-of-the-art facility used to train aspiring drivers on a formula one track in the middle east 6. The track surface is made of aggregate from Shropshire, UK 7. Accommodates approximately 50,000 spectators 8. The pit lane crosses under the circuit, which is an unusual feature 9. Estimated top speed is 320 km/hr 10. Race direction is anticlockwise 11. 21 Turns: 12 left and 9 right 12. Estimated lap time is 1 min 40 sec
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YAS ISLAND ATTRACTIONS OVERVIEW Yas Island is an emerging entertainment destination within the UAE. It is home to some of the UAE’s most vibrant and exciting attractions suitable for all members of the family. Yas Island already offers a multitude of activities. For more information visit: www.yasisland.ae
YAS WATERWORLD
YAS LINKS GOLF COURSE
The park is spread over 15 hectares, has 43 rides, and is home to the Middle East’s first looping water slide the Liwa Loop.
Designed by famous golf course architect Kyle Phillips, Yas Links combines stunning scenery with the excitement of uneven fairways, pot bunkers and unpredictable wind conditions.
The Bandit Bomber is the world’s first roller coaster to incorporate on-board water and laser special effects, and is also the longest suspended roller coaster in the Middle East with a length of 550 metres. www.yaswaterworld.com
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Yas Links provides an 18 hole championship course, a 9 hole academy course and floodlit practice facilities. www.yaslinks.com
FERRARI WORLD ABU DHABI
THE YAS VICEROY HOTEL
YAS MARINA
YAS MALL
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is the world’s biggest indoor theme park, which hosts a range of unique rides and attractions for families, kids and thrill-seekers of all ages.
Operated by world renowned Camper & Nicholsons Marinas, Yas marina has a 175 berth capacity catering for 8m boats to 150m superyachts.
Formula Rossa at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is the world’s fastest rollercoaster.
Discover the connection between elegance and adventure combined with 5 star hospitality, all designed and inspired by high performance cars, luxury yachts and the Formula 1 race circuit. Its position on the Formula 1 circuit and the stunning LED canopy, provides a unique experience for guests and spectacular evening views.
It is possible to charter a boat to explore some of the areas inside UAE waters, or take a sea plane from Yas Marina for a scenic tour.
Yas Mall is home to 2.5 million sq. ft. of retail and entertainment at the heart of Yas Island. The experiential shopping destination, offers three floors of exciting leading international and regional brands, a 20 screen state-of-the-art cinema operated by VOX Cinemas, and a family entertainment zone by Funworks.
www.ferrariworldabudhabi.com
www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/en/abudhabi
www.yasmarina.ae
www.yasmall.ae
SATURDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2014
ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX WEEKEND SCHEDULE FRIDAY 21 NOVEMBER 2014
10:55
PADDOCK CLUB OPENS
10:55-11:25
PORSCHE MOBIL 1 SUPERCUP QUALIFYING SESSION
11:10-11:40
FORMULA ONE PADDOCK CLUB PIT LANE WALK
12:30
PADDOCK CLUB OPENS
11:25-11:40
FORMULA ONE TEAM PIT STOP PRACTICE
13:00-14:30
FORMULA ONE FIRST PRACTICE SESSION
14:00 -15:00
FORMULA ONE THIRD PRACTICE SESSION
14:45-16:00
FORMULA ONE PADDOCK CLUB PIT LANE WALK
15:15-16:30
FORMULA ONE PADDOCK CLUB PIT LANE WALK
15:15-16:00
PORSCHE MOBIL 1 SUPERCUP PRACTICE SESSION
15:30-16:05
PORSCHE MOBIL 1 SUPERCUP FIRST RACE
17:00-18:30
FORMULA ONE SECOND PRACTICE SESSION
17:00-18:00
FORMULA ONE QUALIFYING SESSION
19:00
CLOSING OF THE HOSPITALITY LOUNGES
19:00
CLOSING OF THE HOSPITALITY LOUNGES
20:00
ROOF TERRACE 3RD FLOOR & PADDOCK CLUB CLOSES
20:00
ROOF TERRACE 3RD FLOOR & PADDOCK CLUB CLOSES
20:00
YASALAM CONCERT – DJ ARMIN VAN BUUREN
20:00
YASALAM CONCERT – PHARRELL WILLIAMS 86
SUNDAY 23 NOVEMBER 2014 12:00
PADDOCK CLUB OPENS
14:35-15:10
PORSCHE MOBIL 1 SUPERCUP SECOND RACE
14:30-16:15
FORMULA ONE PADDOCK CLUB PIT LANE WALK
15:30
FORMULA ONE DRIVERS TRACK PARADE
15:45-16:15
FORMULA ONE STARTING GRID PRESENTATION
16:46
NATIONAL ANTHEM
16:48
AIR DISPLAY ETIHAD FLY PAST
17:00- 19:00
2013 FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX (55 LAPS)
19:00
CLOSING OF THE HOSPITALITY LOUNGES
20:00
ROOF TERRACE 3RD FLOOR & PADDOCK CLUB CLOSES
20:00
YASALAM CONCERT – THE WHO
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ABU DHABI FESTIVAL Yasalam, is the highly popular entertainment program accompanying the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. It is one of the most anticipated festivals in the UAE’s entertainment calendar.
2014 ABU DHABI MUSIC FESTIVAL DU YAS ARENA AFTER RACE
THURSDAY 20 NOV
FRIDAY 21 NOV
SATURDAY 22 NOV
SUNDAY 23 NOV
TAMER HOSNY CAROLE SAMAHA FAIZ AL SAEED MOHAMMED ASSAF
DJ ARMIN VAN BUUREN
PHARRELL WILLIAMS
THE WHO
Yasalam is based on 3 pillars; Live Across the City, Live on the Corniche & Live on Yas Island – bringing a mix of sport, film, music and community events to residents and visitors. For more details on Yasalam 2014 please visit: www.yasalam.ae
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SAFETY GUIDELINES
& RECOMMENDATIONS
ÎTHERE Î WILL BE ROAMING BILINGUAL VOLUNTEERS WEARING UNIFORMS, WHO WILL BE ABLE TO ASSIST WITH QUERIES. ÎAS Î NOISE DURING THE 3 DAY EVENT CAN BE EXTREME AT TIMES, VISITORS ARE STRONGLY ADVISED TO USE HEARING PROTECTION. ÎFOOD Î AND DRINK CANNOT BE BROUGHT INTO YAS MARINA CIRCUIT. THERE ARE MANY FOOD AND BEVERAGE OUTLETS INSIDE THE VENUE.
TELEPHONE DIRECTORY EMERGENCY POLICE
999
AMBULANCE
999
FIRE (CIVIL DEFENSE)
997
COAST GUARD
996
YMC MEDICAL CENTER
+971 2 659 9662
MAFRAQ HOSPITAL
+971 2501 1111
USEFUL
TRANSPORT
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ABU DHABI TAXIS - TRANSAD
600 535353
ÎWE Î STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 7 DO NOT ATTEND THE RACE.
YAS MARINA CIRCUIT
+971 2 659 9800
ETIHAD AIRWAYS
+971 2 511 0000
ABU DHABI TOURISM AUTHORITY
+971 2 444 0444
ABU DHABI INT’L AIRPORT
+971 2 505 5555
ÎPARENTS Î AND GUARDIANS SHOULD ENSURE THAT CHILDREN WEAR CORRECT HEARING PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES.
FLASH ENTERTAINMENT
+971 2 509 8000
DUBAI INT’L AIRPORT
+971 4 216 6666
FERRARI WORLD ABU DHABI
+971 2496 8001
EMIRATES AIRLINES
+971 600 55 55 55
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TOTAL AREA
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE
Arabic
20%
TIME ZONE
GOVERNMENT
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UAE: 83, 600 Km2
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ABU DHABI QUICK FACTS ÎÎ Abu
Dhabi was named the Middle East’s safest city in the 2011 Mercer Quality of Living Index.
ÎÎ Abu
Dhabi is the largest of the 7 emirates that make up the UAE.
ÎÎ Abu
Dhabi’s pristine Corniche beachfront and the Al Bateen beach, have been awarded coveted Blue Flag status - the internationally renowned eco-label for beaches and marinas that guarantees clean and safe bathing water.
ÎÎ Abu
Dhabi has a sub-tropical, arid climate. Sunny blue skies and high temperatures can be expected most of the year.
ÎÎ The
national dress for women is full length black abaya and scarf, while for men, it is a long white robe or dishdasha.
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capital city co-exists with some of the largest sand dunes in the world, desert oases and natural reserves – it has over 200 islands, mangroves, and rich marine life.
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Dhabi’s cultural district, Saadiyat Island, is devoted to culture and the arts, and will be home to key institutions including: the Zayed National Museum, the Louvre Abu Dhabi, the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi and the Performing Arts Center.
USEFUL INFORMATION FOR VISITORS Business Hours Shops are generally open daily but open later on Fridays, the holy day. Most shopping malls are open 10.00am to 10.00pm from Saturday to Thursday, and 10.00am to 11.00pm on Friday. Duty Free The Abu Dhabi Duty Free is among the region’s best duty free facilities with top brand names in fashion, cosmetics, fragrances, confectionaries, beverages, tobacco, electronic equipment, gold, toys, gifts and souvenirs. Embassies Embassies and consulates are generally open from 8.45am to 1.30pm. They are closed on Fridays; many also close on Saturdays. For information visit: www.uaeinteract.com/travel/embassies.asp 98
Driving
Local Customs
Driving is on the right hand side of the road.
Both women and men should wear modest attire – revealing outfits are not suitable in public places (malls/restaurants/ areas not connected to beaches).
The speed limit is usually 60kph inside the city, 80kph on the outskirts and either 100kph or 120kph on the highway. Speed and red-light cameras are prevalent and fines can be hefty. If you are involved in any type of accident – stop, and call the police (999). Water & Electricity Domestic supply is 220 volts. Sockets suitable for three-pin 13 amp plugs of British standard design are the norm. Most hotels supply adapters. Tap water is not to used for drinking. Locally bottled water is readily available in supermarkets and grocery stores everywhere.
Overt public displays of affection are not appropriate and can be considered offensive. Most restaurants located within hotels are licensed to serve alcohol. There is zero tolerance for drinking and driving and drug use. It is better to ask permission before photographing a UAE National – women in particular.
TransAD operates the taxi system in Abu Dhabi, and through them you can book a taxi by calling 600-53-53-53. Urban fares are metered, while fares for longer journeys should be agreed in advance. Hotel taxis are private taxis and are usually a little more expensive than street taxis. Currency The official currency of the United Arab Emirates is the Dirham (abbreviated to Dhs or AED). Each Dirham is 100 fils. The Dirham is pegged to the US Dollar. 1 US$ = 3.67 AED
Getting Around - TAXI Taxis are available everywhere around town, you can pick up a ride by hailing one off the street. 100
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INTRODUCING THE SHEIKH ZAYED GRAND MOSQUE Strategically located between the two main bridges of the capital, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is one of the largest and grandest mosques in the world. It is the largest mosque in the UAE and it was officially opened in the Islamic month of Ramadan in 2007. General visiting hours are from Sat-Thurs 9am-10pm, and you may walk through on your own (except during the call to prayer and prayer times, at which time visitor services are closed). Last entry is 9.30pm. 101
NOTE: The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is closed for tourism activities (and open for worship) on Friday morning and opens again after 4:30pm. Throughout the year the prayer timing changes slightly, so check the current times on the website: www.szgmc.ae/en. The white colour of the mosque has become one of its most distinguishing characteristics. In this context white is used as a symbol of purity and piety. The first ceremony held at the mosque was the funeral of the late Sheikh Zayed, who is buried at the site. The mosque has 82 domes, over 1000 columns, 24 carat gold gilded chandeliers, and the worlds largest handmade carpet which is 5700 sqm. A key feature of the main prayer hall is one of the worlds largest chandeliers which is 10m in diameter, 15m in height and weighs a spectacular 12 tonnes. 102
The unique lighting system was designed to reflect the phases of the moon. Soft clouds of a blue-grey colour are projected onto the white marble external surfaces of the mosque including the faรงade and domes. As the moon progresses through its cycle and becomes full, the lighting effect reflects this change. The mosque can accommodate more than 41,000 worshippers. The mosque is named after the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founder and first President of the UAE. The mosque features a combination of the unique floral designs found throughout the site and traditional Islamic patterns. 103
AL FORSAN INTERNATIONAL SPORTS RESORT Al Forsan International Sports Resort is just a 10 minute drive from the Abu Dhabi International Airport. Visitors to Al Forsan can indulge in a range of activities including: motor sports, paintballing, horse riding, watersports, basketball, volleyball and tennis. There are also a number of fun inflatables for kids such as: Bungie Run, Velcro Fly, Sumo Suits and Bouncy Castles. The resort also offers a range of dining experiences including: The Terrace (Tapas), Asian Zenses (Japanese & Thai), The Lodge (grill house) and several cafes.
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ABU DHABI CORNICHE
THE EMIRATES PALACE HOTEL
The Corniche Road spreads across an impressive eight kilometers of waterfront that includes children’s play areas, beautiful lawns, separate cycle and pedestrian pathways, cafÊs and restaurants, and the Corniche Beach - a lifeguarded beach park.
This an iconic landmark of Abu Dhabi which epitomizes Arabian splendor.
A fun and healthy way to tour the Corniche is to hire a bicycle. You can hire a selection of cycles from mountain bikes, to city bikes which can carry two or three passengers.
The main building stretches over a kilometer from wing to wing, and the gardens and surrounding areas spread across 100 hectares. The hotel features 114 domes, with the central dome at an imposing 72.6 meters above ground. Gold, mother of pearl, and crystals decorate the interior.
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JEBEL HAFEET Standing at a height of 1,240 meters, Jebel Hafeet is Abu Dhabi’s’ highest peak, and UAE’s second highest. Jebel Hafeet stands over Al Ain and borders Oman, and is forged out of limestone that has been weathered over millions of years. Over 500 ancient burial tombs dating back 5,000 years have been found in the Jebel Hafeet foothills. You can drive or cycle to the top via a winding highway. You can take a break at a hotel near the peak to admire the views.
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OVERVIEW OF SAADIYAT ISLAND Saadiyat will eventually be home to an estimated 145,000 residents with leisure and tourism facilities, as well as civic and cultural amenities. Once complete, Saadiyat will be a hub for international commerce, a relaxed waterfront home for residents, a cultural magnet for arts aficionados, the home of dazzling architectural icons, a pristine beachfront tourism destination, and a focal point for sporting experiences. It will also be the only place in the world to house architecture designed by five Pritzker prize winners. 109
Spread across 27 sq km, Saadiyat will have seven distinct districts and a developed area of 2600 hectares. Saadiyat is a 5 minute drive from downtown Abu Dhabi, 20 minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport and 1 hour from Dubai. It can be reached by two major highway bridges linking it with the mainland.
PLACES TO VISIT ON SADIYAT ISLAND SAADIYAT BEACH CLUB Saadiyat Beach Club is the first beach club on the island, and was designed to celebrate fine living, culture and wellbeing. For more information visit: www.saadiyatbeachclub.ae SAADIYAT BEACH GOLF CLUB With its Gary Player designed course, the Saadiyat Beach Golf Club is one of the world’s most appealing golfing projects. It harnesses the stunning natural beauty of Saadiyat to create an unparalleled and unique experience. SBGC provides world-class amenities, including the Clubhouse which includes a boutique hotel and restaurants. For more information visit: www.sbgolfclub.ae 111
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MANARAT AL SAADIYAT Manarat Al Saadiyat means ‘the place of Enlightenment’. It is a 15,400sqm arts and culture centre, designed to bring the vision of the island to life through - The Saadiyat Story. The venue is home to three major galleries, a central events gallery, sales centre, 250-seat theatre, and restaurant. For more information visit: www.saadiyatculturaldistrict.ae
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3. Guggenheim Abu Dhabi The Guggenheim Abu Dhabi will be a pre-eminent platform for global contemporary art and culture, that will present the most important artistic achievements of our time.
1. Zayed National Museum Central to the stories told in the Museum are Sheikh Zayed’s strongly held values. These include a passionate belief in education, conservation, environmental sustainability, heritage and culture, which were reinforced by his humanitarianism and strong faith. Due to open in 2016 2. Performing Arts Center The Performing Arts Center will be a vibrant home for all forms of artistic performance, set within the futuristic contours of Zaha Hadid’s organic design.
Through its permanent collection, exhibitions, scholarly publications and educational programs, the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi will promote a truly transnational perspective on art history. Due to open in 2017 4. Louvre Abu Dhabi The Louvre Abu Dhabi was born of an agreement between the governments of Abu Dhabi and France. It will display art, manuscripts and objects of historical, cultural and sociological significance. It will be the first universal museum in the Arab world. Due to open in 2015
The Louvre Abu Dhabi Render
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