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Round 16 - Korea I Introduction

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

On the line

Stefan BartholomaeuSJournalist, Speedcafe.comEditor, Speedcafe Race Guides

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Australian Mark Webber will enter this weekend’s Korean Grand Prix with a point to prove following another

disastrous run last time out at Suzuka.

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

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

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The incident had occurred in just the Frenchman’s second start since returning from a one-race ban earned for causing an opening corner pile-up in Belgium. Speaking after finishing the race in an eventual ninth place, Webber described Grosjean as a “first lap nutcase”, adding: “The rest of us are trying to fight for some decent results each weekend but he is trying to get to the third corner as fast as he can at every race. It makes it frustrating because a few big guys probably suffered from that and maybe he needs another holiday.

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

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

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

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

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

The Constructors’ Championship, meanwhile, is also still alive, with its importance to the teams rarely conveyed. Red Bull and McLaren are separated by 41 points heading to Korea, where the former’s team principal Christian Horner will be hoping for a fair fight, clean of what he describes as “unacceptable” first corner shunts.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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15Round 16 - Korea I Track Details

KoRea InTeRnaTIonal CIRCuIT

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

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

the Car

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

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

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

tyresPirelli’s soft and super soft are allocated. The fast corners mean that it has the highest lateral energy loading of all the circuits where the supersoft tyre is used.

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

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

the CirCuit

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

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

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

turn 7 - 13Turns 7-13 are quite long, sweeping corners, relying on good downforce and balance from the car. Turn 8 is the fastest point – taken at almost 300kph – before heading to the slower turns 9 and 10. Overall quite a satisfying section of race track for the drivers.

turns 14 - 18130R is flat out, but more difficult when the cars are heavy with fuel.

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

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SEbASTIAN VETTEL

the Bagman’S SaY...Sebastian Vettel heads to Yeongam on a two-race winning

streak and as the defending Korean Grand Prix race winner.The Red Bull has taken a noticeable leap forward in

competitiveness over recent races, a point most proven by the team’s front-row lock-out in Japan.

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

Base: Milton Keynes, UKTeam Principal: Christian HornerTechnical Chief: Adrian NeweyChassis: RB8Engine: Renault RS27-2012

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

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

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

MARK WEbbER

SEBASTIAN VETTELChampionship Position: 2Best Qualifying: 1Average Qualifying: 4.9Best Finish: 1Average Finish: 6.1

MARK WEBBERChampionship Position: 5Best Qualifying: 2Average Qualifying: 6.6Best Finish: 1Average Finish: 6.8

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JENSON buTTON

the Bagman’S SaY...McLaren had a difficult weekend in Japan. The team’s

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

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

Base: Woking, UKTeam Principal: Martin WhitmarshTechnical Chief: Paddy LoweChassis: MP4-27Engine: Mercedes-Benz FO 108Z

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

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

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

LEWIS HAMILTON

JENSON BUTTONChampionship Position: 6Best Qualifying: 1Average Qualifying: 6.4Best Finish: 1Average Finish: 8.8

LEWIS HAMILTONChampionship Position: 4Best Qualifying: 1Average Qualifying: 3.4Best Finish: 1Average Finish: 9.1

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FERNANDO ALONSO

the Bagman’S SaY...Fernando Alonso’s fortunes at Suzuka underscored the

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

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

Base: Maranello, ItalyTeam Principal: Stefano DomenicaliTechnical Chief: Pat FryChassis: F2012Engine: Ferrari 056

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

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

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

FELIPE MASSA

FERNANDO ALONSOChampionship Position: 1Best Qualifying: 1Average Qualifying: 6.5Best Finish: 1Average Finish: 6.1

FELIPE MASSAChampionship Position: 9Best Qualifying: 3Average Qualifying: 10.9Best Finish: 2Average Finish: 9.7

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MICHAEL SCHuMACHER

the Bagman’S SaY...Mercedes needs solid results from both of its drivers in

the coming races if it is to fend off the advances of Sauber in the battle for fifth in the Constructors’ Championship. The tiny Swiss team moved to within 20 points of the English-German giant thanks to a combination of Kamui Kobayashi’s brilliant podium and a double-disaster for the Silver Arrows.

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

Base: Brackley, UKTeam Principal: Ross BrawnTechnical Chief: Bob BellChassis: F1 W03Engine: Mercedes-Benz FO108Z

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

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

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

NICO ROSbERG

MICHAEL SCHUMACHERChampionship Position: 13Best Qualifying: 1Average Qualifying: 8.2Best Finish: 3Average Finish: 14.3

NICO ROSBERGChampionship Position: 7Best Qualifying: 1Average Qualifying: 9.0Best Finish: 1Average Finish: 8.9

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lotuS f1 team

KIMI RAIKKONEN

the Bagman’S SaY...Many eyes will be on Romain Grosjean during the

opening corners of the Korean Grand Prix following yet another first-lap disaster for the Frenchman at Suzuka. Although the collision and subsequent stop-go penalty ruined Grosjean’s race, the 26-year-old could be thankful that he does not have a grid penalty to boot heading to Korea.

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

Base: Enstone, UKTeam Principal: Eric BoullierTechnical Chief: James AllisonChassis: E20Engine: Renault RS27- 2012

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

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

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

ROMAIN GROSJEAN

KIMI RAIKKONENChampionship Position: 3Best Qualifying: 4Average Qualifying: 8.1Best Finish: 2Average Finish: 5.3

ROMAIN GROSJEANChampionship Position: 8Best Qualifying: 2Average Qualifying: 7.5Best Finish: 2Average Finish: 14.7

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PAuL DI RESTA

the Bagman’S SaY...Nico Hulkenberg ensured Force India would score points

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

Base: Silverstone, UKTeam Principal: Vijay MallyaTechnical Chief: Andrew GreenChassis: VJM05Engine: Mercedes-Benz FO108Z

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

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

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

NICO HuLKENbERG

PAUL DI RESTAChampionship Position: 12Best Qualifying: 4Average Qualifying: 10.9Best Finish: 4Average Finish: 10.3

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

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KAMuI KObAYASHI

the Bagman’S SaY...Sauber now has its eyes firmly set on Mercedes’ fifth

place in the Constructors’ Championship following Kamui Kobayashi’s podium finish on home turf at Suzuka. Impressively, Kobayashi had qualified third on the grid - the third time that he had made Q3 in four races.

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

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

Base: Hinwil, SwitzerlandTeam Principal: Peter SauberTechnical Chief: Matt MorrisChassis: C31Engine: Ferrari 056

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

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

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

SERGIO PEREZ

KAMUI KOBAYASHIChampionship Position: 11Best Qualifying: 2Average Qualifying: 10.6Best Finish: 3Average Finish: 12.0

SERGIO PEREZChampionship Position: 10Best Qualifying: 5Average Qualifying: 12.3Best Finish: 2Average Finish: 11.5

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DANIEL RICCIARDO

the Bagman’S SaY...Daniel Ricciardo again made the most of the troubles

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

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

Base: Faenza, ItalyTeam Principal: Franz TostTechnical Chief: Giorgio AscanelliChassis: STR7Engine: Ferrari 056

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

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

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

JEAN-ERIC VERGNE

DANIEL RICCIARDOChampionship Position: 18Best Qualifying: 6Average Qualifying: 14.4Best Finish: 9Average Finish: 12.6

JEAN-ERIC VERGNEChampionship Position: 17Best Qualifying: 11Average Qualifying: 16.7Best Finish: 8Average Finish: 14.7

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WilliamS

the Bagman’S SaY...It finally happened in Japan. After a litany of incidents and

missed opportunities, Pastor Maldonado finally scored his first points since winning the Spanish Grand Prix in mid-May. It was somewhat ironic that Suzuka marked just the second time in eight races that the Venezuelan had missed Q3, which it would turn out helped him escape the opening turn carnage.

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

Base: Grove, UKTeam Principal: Frank WilliamsTechnical Chief: Mike CoughlanChassis: FW34Engine: Renault RS27- 2012

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

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

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

bRuNO SENNA

PASTOR MALDONADOChampionship Position: 15Best Qualifying: 2Average Qualifying: 8.8Best Finish: 1Average Finish: 14.5

BRUNO SENNAChampionship Position: 16Best Qualifying: 9Average Qualifying: 14.9Best Finish: 6Average Finish: 13.2

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HEIKKI KOVALAINEN

the Bagman’S SaY...Caterham could be encouraged from what they saw in

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

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

Base: Hingham, UKTeam Principal: Tony FernandesTechnical Chief: Mike GascoyneChassis: CT01Engine: Renault RS27-2012

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

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

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

VITALY PETROV

HEIKKI KOVALAINENChampionship Position: 20Best Qualifying: 16Average Qualifying: 18.6Best Finish: 13Average Finish: 16.7

VITALY PETROVChampionship Position: 21Best Qualifying: 19Average Qualifying: 19.8Best Finish: 13Average Finish: 17.5

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hrt f1 team

PEDRO DE LA ROSA

the Bagman’S SaY...Suzuka provided somewhat of a breakthrough for the

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

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

Base: Madrid, SpainTeam Principal: Luis Perez-SalaTechnical Chief: Jean-Claude MartensChassis: F112Engine: Cosworth CA2012

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

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

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

NARAIN KARTHIKEYAN

PEDRO DE LA ROSAChampionship Position: 25Best Qualifying: 21Average Qualifying: 22.3Best Finish: 17Average Finish: 20.1

NARAIN KARTHIKEYANChampionship Position: 24Best Qualifying: 22Average Qualifying: 23.5Best Finish: 15Average Finish: 21.1

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TIMO GLOCK

the Bagman’S SaY...Marussia may have lucked into its 10th place in the

Constructors’ Championship due to the unpredictable events of the Singapore Grand Prix, but it at least showed that it is making headway in Japan.

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

Base: Banbury, UKTeam Principal: John BoothTechnical Chief: Pat SymondsChassis: MR01Engine: Cosworth CA2012

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

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

Nationality: FrenchDate of Birth: 15/02/1990 Debut: Albert Park, 2012World Championships: 0 Wins: 0Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 0Career Highlights: 4th 2011 GP2 Series, 3rd 2008 and 2009 World Series by Renault FR 3.5

CHARLES PIC

TIMO GLOCKChampionship Position: 19Best Qualifying: 20Average Qualifying: 21.2Best Finish: 12Average Finish: 17.4

CHARLES PICChampionship Position: 23Best Qualifying: 21Average Qualifying: 22.0Best Finish: 15Average Finish: 18.7

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ChamPIonShIP STanDIngSWorld driVerS ChamPionShiP

no driver nat Car Points

1 Fernando Alonso Spain Ferrari 194

2 Sebastian Vettel Germany Red Bull 190

3 Kimi Raikkonen Finland Lotus 157

4 Lewis Hamilton Great Britain McLaren 152

5 Mark Webber Australia Red Bull 134

6 Jenson Button Great Britain McLaren 131

7 Nico Rosberg Germany Mercedes 93

8 Romain Grosjean France Lotus 82

9 Felipe Massa Brazil Ferrari 69

10 Sergio Perez Mexico Sauber 66

11 Kamui Kobayshi Japan Sauber 50

12 Paul Di Resta Great Britain Force India 44

13 Michael Schumacher Germany Mercedes 43

14 Nico Hulkenberg Germany Force India 37

15 Pastor Maldonado Venezuala Williams 33

16 Bruno Senna Brazil Williams 25

17 Jean-Eric Vergne France Toro Rosso 8

18 Daniel Ricciardo Australia Toro Rosso 7

19 Timo Glock Germany Marussia 0

20 Heikki Kovalainen Finland Caterham 0

21 Vitaly Petrov Russia Caterham 0

22 Jérôme D’Ambrosio Belgium Lotus 0

23 Charles Pic France Marussia 0

24 Narain Karthikeyan India HRT 0

25 Pedro de la Rosa Spain HRT 0

World ConStruCtorS ChamPionShiPPos Constructor Points

1 Red Bull Racing 324

2 Vodafone McLaren Mercedes 283

3 Scuderia Ferrari 263

4 Lotus F1 Team 239

5 Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team 136

6 Sauber F1 Team 116

7 Sahara Force India F1 Team 81

8 Williams F1 Team 58

9 Scuderia Toro Rosso 15

10 Marussia F1 Team 0

11 Caterham F1 Team 0

12 HRT F1 Team 0

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PRevIouS KoRean gP WInneRSYear driver Car location2011 Sebastian Vettel Red Bull-Renault Yeongam2010 Fernando Alonso Ferrari Yeongam

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PRevIouS WoRlD DRIveRS’ ChamPIonS

Year driver nat Constructor Wins Poles Points2011 Sebastian Vettel GER Red Bull 11 15 392 2010 Sebastian Vettel GER Red Bull 5 10 2562009 Jenson Button GBR Brawn 6 4 952008 Lewis Hamilton GBR McLaren 5 7 982007 Kimi Räikkönen FIN Ferrari 6 3 1102006 Fernando Alonso ESP Renault 7 6 1342005 Fernando Alonso ESP Renault 7 6 1332004 Michael Schumacher GER Ferrari 13 8 1482003 Michael Schumacher GER Ferrari 6 5 932002 Michael Schumacher GER Ferrari 11 7 1442001 Michael Schumacher GER Ferrari 9 11 1232000 Michael Schumacher GER Ferrari 9 9 1081999 Mika Häkkinen FIN McLaren 5 11 761998 Mika Häkkinen FIN McLaren 8 9 1001997 Jacques Villeneuve CAN Williams 7 10 81 1996 Damon Hill GBR Williams 8 9 971995 Michael Schumacher GER Benetton 9 4 102 1994 Michael Schumacher GER Benetton 8 6 921993 Alain Prost FRA Williams 7 13 991992 Nigel Mansell GBR Williams 9 14 1081991 Ayrton Senna BRA McLaren 7 8 961990 Ayrton Senna BRA McLaren 6 10 781989 Alain Prost FRA McLaren 4 2 761988 Ayrton Senna BRA McLaren 8 13 901987 Nelson Piquet BRA Williams 3 4 731986 Alain Prost FRA McLaren 4 1 721985 Alain Prost FRA McLaren 5 2 731984 Niki Lauda AUT McLaren 5 0 721983 Nelson Piquet BRA Brabham 3 1 591982 Keke Rosberg FIN Williams 1 1 441981 Nelson Piquet BRA Brabham 3 4 50

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PRevIouS WoRlD DRIveRS’ ChamPIonSRound 16 - Korea I Race Stats

Year driver nat Constructor Wins Poles Points1980 Alan Jones AUS Williams 5 3 671979 Jody Scheckter RSA Ferrari 3 1 511978 Mario Andretti USA Lotus 6 8 641977 Niki Lauda AUT Ferrari 3 2 721976 James Hunt GBR McLaren 6 8 691975 Niki Lauda AUT Ferrari 5 9 64.51974 Emerson Fittipaldi BRA McLaren 3 2 551973 Jackie Stewart GBR Tyrell 5 3 711972 Emerson Fittipaldi BRA Lotus 5 3 611971 Jackie Stewart GBR Tyrell 6 6 621970 Jochen Rindt AUT Lotus 5 3 451969 Jackie Stewart GBR Matra 6 2 631968 Graham Hill GBR Lotus 3 2 481967 Denny Hulme NZL Brabham 2 0 511966 Jack Brabham AUS Brabham 4 3 421965 Jim Clark GBR Lotus 6 6 541964 John Surtees GBR Ferrari 2 2 401963 Jim Clark GBR Lotus 7 7 541962 Graham Hill GBR BRM 4 1 421961 Phil Hill USA Ferrari 2 5 341960 Jack Brabham AUS Cooper 5 3 431959 Jack Brabham AUS Cooper 2 1 311958 Mike Hawthorn GBR Ferrari 1 4 421957 Juan Manuel Fangio ARG Maserati 4 4 401956 Juan Manuel Fangio ARG Ferrari 3 6 301955 Juan Manuel Fangio ARG Mercedes 4 3 401954 Juan Manuel Fangio ARG Maserati/Mercedes 6 5 421953 Alberto Ascari ITA Ferrari 5 6 34.51952 Alberto Ascari ITA Ferrari 6 5 361951 Juan Manuel Fangio ARG Alfa Romeo 3 4 311950 Giuseppe Farina ITA Alfa Romeo 3 2 30

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