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2010 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi : 12 - 14 November 2010
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DATA 2009:
Length:
5.554 km |
No of Laps:
55 (305.361km) |
Pole Position:
L. Hamilton - 1:40.948 min (McLaren) |
Lap Record:
S. Vettel - 1:40.279 min (Red Bull, 2009) |
Fastest Lap:
S. Vettel - 1:40.279 min (Red Bull) |
Top 8 Results:
1. S. Vettel (Red Bull)
2. M. Webber (Red Bull)
3. J. Button (Brawn GP)
4. R. Barrichello (Brawn GP)
5. N. Heidfeld (BMW Sauber)
6. K. Kobayashi (Toyota)
7. J. Trulli (Toyota)
8. S. Buemi (Toro Rosso) |
GP of Abu Dhabi Facts:
| Full throttle ratio |
n/a |
| Top speed race |
316km/h |
| Longest flat-out section |
n/a |
| Right-/left-hand turns |
9/11 |
| Tyre wear |
n/a |
| Brake wear |
n/a |
| Downforce level |
n/a |
| Gearshifts per lap |
n/a |
Circuit Review: Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi
Amongst the newest additions to the FIA Formula One World Championship calendar, the 5.55 kilometre long Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi hosted its inaugural Grand Prix last year on 1st November, spectacularly closing out the 17-round 2009 championship season.
Built on the Yas Island, the circuit rewrote Formula One circuit design books with its top speeds of 320 km/h and average speeds of 198 km/h. Featuring nine right turns and 11 left turns, the Yas Marina Circuit runs anti-clockwise, joining the Otodrom Istanbul in Turkey, Belgium’s Spa Francorchamps and the Singapore street circuit.
Designed by the same renowned circuit architect that built Sepang and Shanghai, Hermann Tilke set the circuit against a scenic waterfront background likening the Yas Marina Circuit to Monaco and Valencia as it has been designed to hug the island’s brand new marina.
In conceptualising the Yas Marina circuit, Tilke has remained true to the core theme of racing while emphasising luxury and unparalleled views. In addition to the waterfront area, the circuit features a good mix of high-speed sections, tight overtaking corners as well as a twisty street circuit-style sector. The diversity in the design elements combined has made the circuit among the longest and demanding tracks ensuring a close and competitive racing spectacle for fans and competitors alike.
Among the other firsts include the grandstands that include a massive hairpin covered seating area while the high-tech pit building is home to 40 garages. The circuit also incorporates other facilities including a five-star hotel and a solar-powered Sun Tower with its 60-metre height offering guests a spectacular view of the goings-on down on the circuit.
Review of the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi:
Built on an artificial island given over almost exclusively to leisure activities, the Yas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi is unique in that it is the only race that starts in the daytime and finishes at night! Having the benefit of experience of racing at Abu Dhabi, the track is typical in its characteristics of being a circuit that runs anti-clockwise, therefore like Brazil is physically demanding on drivers, particularly on their neck muscles.
Past Winners:
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