Yas Marina, 12-14 November
Friday 12 November
Practice one: 0855-1035, BBC Red Button/online and BBC Radio 5 live sports extra/online
Practice two: 1255-1435, BBC Red Button/online and BBC Radio 5 live sports extra/online
Saturday 13 November
Practice three: 0955-1035, BBC Red Button/online
Qualifying: 1215-1420, BBC One/online and BBC Radio 5 live sports extra/online
Sunday 14 November
Race: 1210-1515, BBC One/online and BBC Radio 5 live/online
Saturday 20 November
Formula 1 2010 season review: 1300-1400, BBC One
Standings:
Track:
Track Diagram
Circuit information
Lap data
Lap length 5.554km
Race laps 55
Race distance 305.361 km
Lap record* 1:40.279 - S Vettel (2009)
Abu Dhabi preview quotes - Mercedes GP, Red Bull, Bridgestone & more
The visual drama of the Yas Marina Circuit at twilight is already so embedded in our minds that it’s hard to believe the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is only in its second year. Last season it debuted, this season it hosts the championship decider - the first four-way title showdown in Formula One history. The men involved in this weekend’s season finale discuss their prospects…
Suzuka - Team Preview
Bridgestone
Cosworth Not uploaded yet
McLaren
Sauber
Mercedes
Ferrari Not uploaded yet
Red Bull Not uploaded yet
Williams Not uploaded yet
Renault Not uploaded yet
Force India Not uploaded yet
Toro Rosso Not uploaded yet
Lotus
Hispania
Virgin
Classic F1
Classic F1 - US Grand Prix 1979
Short highlights of the 1979 US Grand Prix from Watkins Glen, as Gilles Villeneuve wins to secure a one-two finish in the drivers' championship behind Ferrari teammate Jody Scheckter.
Classic F1 - Portuguese Grand Prix 1988
Short highlights of the 1988 Portuguese Grand Prix as Alain Prost takes victory for McLaren - 'The Professor' holding off Ivan Capelli's determined drive in his unfancied March-Judd.
Classic F1 - Mexican Grand Prix 1991
Short highlights of the 1991 Mexican Grand Prix where Riccardo Patrese overcomes stomach cramps to beat charging team-mate Nigel Mansell to victory at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.
Classic F1 - Portuguese Grand Prix 1993
Short highlights of the 1993 Portuguese Grand Prix as Benetton's Michael Schumacher takes his second-ever win by holding off the Williams of Alain Prost who secured his fourth drivers' championship.
Clasic F1 - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2009
Watch highlights of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as Sebastian Vettel leads home Mark Webber for a Red Bull one-two at the inaugural race at the Yas Marina circuit.
Technical Changes -BrazilGrand Prix
Weather Forecast
Forecast Summary:
(PPN = Precipitation)
Emphasis: Increasing confidence sees Friday to remain dry or largely so - possible arrival of some afternoon showers aside - before a thundery trough/cold front moving north brings threat of wet weather overnight into Saturday AM. The remainder of Saturday sees further thunderstorms (possibly severe, with torrential downpours in places), showers or prolonged spells of rain likely during the morning; still a threat of showers (some heavy) continuing into the FP3/quali windows. Currently good inter-model agreement for Sunday to be dry or largely so for the race, with a fairly low % chance of some showers forming later PM.
Friday: CONFIDENCE HIGH: Sunny spells and dry for much of the day, before cloud increases later PM, bringing showers/t-storms possibly by late afternoon but more especially into the evening and then overnight. Chance of PPN 25% until end of FP2. Hot; Max 29C. Breezier later. Wind NNW-NNE
Saturday: CONFIDENCE MODERATE-HIGH (PPN totals subject to some doubt): Cloudy. Outbreaks of rain or showers/t-storms arriving overnight and continuing into the morning, heavy at times, some severe t-storms possible. A continued periodic threat of some further heavy showers / spells of rain appearing throughout the afternoon, yielding some very wet conditions on track. Chance of PPN 90%. Cooler. Max 21C. Wind light-moderate, variable; mostly S.
Sunday: CONFIDENCE HIGH: Perhaps more widespread early cloud, but this breaking to offer sunny spells for remainder of the day. Some deeper convective cloud build-up is likely later into the afternoon with a few (mostly light) showers possible, but the balance currently firmly favours dry conditions. Chance of PPN 25%. Max 23C. Wind light-moderate, SE-ESE.
News
Driver Change
The track and TV coverage starts
FIA Thursday press conference - Abu Dhabi
Drivers: Fernando Alonso (Ferrari), Lewis Hamilton (McLaren), Nico Hulkenberg (Williams), Sebastian Vette; (Red Bull) and Mark Webber (Red Bull).
Technical changes Brazil
FIA Friday press conference - Abu Dhabi
Team principals: Stefano Domenicali (Ferrari), Christian Horner (Red Bull), Adam Parr (Williams), Martin Whitmarsh (McLaren).
Friday practice - selected team and driver quotes
Red Bull’s show of strength during the opening practice session at Abu Dhabi, with Sebastian Vettel leading the runners, came to nought once darkness fell for the second session when McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton took the top spot. Further down the order there were fuel problems for Ferrari's Felipe Massa and an early end to the day for Toro Rosso’s Jaime Alguersuari. The leading drivers and their rivals reflect on their early progress at Yas Marina…
Practice 1
Sebastian Vettel sets early Abu Dhabi pace
Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel set the pace in Friday's first practice session for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Iplayer - Formula 1 - 2010 - The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Practice One
Live coverage of the first practice session from the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Last season the Yas Marina Circuit debuted, this season it hosts the championship decider.
Practice 2
Lewis Hamilton fastest in Abu Dhabi Grand Prix practice
Lewis Hamilton laid down a marker for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix by producing the fastest lap in Friday practice.
Highlights - Abu Dhabi second practice
Lewis Hamilton produces the fastest lap during Friday practice for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, ahead of championship rivals Sebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso.
Iplayer Formula 1 - 2010 - The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Practice Two
Practice 3
Sebastian Vettel quickest in final Abu Dhabi practice
Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel warmed up for the crucial qualifying session at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix by setting the fastest time in final practice.
Fernando Alonso hopes for 'perfect' finish in Abu Dhabi
Ferrari's Fernando Alonso says he hopes for "perfection" in this weekend's final and deciding Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi, as he leads Red Bull's Mark Webber by eight points with Sebastian Vettel and McLaren's Lewis Hamilton still in contention for the drivers' world championship title.
Mark Webber admits Fernando Alonso has 'better chance'
Red Bull's Mark Webber says he has a "pretty good chance" of winning the drivers' championship at Sunday's Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi, but admits rival Fernando Alonso has the edge.
Last race Grand Prix is 'normal weekend' - Mark Webber
Mark Webber says the final race weekend of the season in Abu Dhabi is "normal" but with a lot more at stake as he sets the fourth fastest time of Friday practice - behind Championship rivals Lewis Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso.
Sebastian Vettel relaxed ahead of title decider
Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel tells BBC Sport he wants to let his driving do the talking at this weekend's title decider following speculation that he will help team-mate Mark Webber win the drivers' championship.
Lewis Hamilton pushing '120%' at Abu Dhabi
Lewis Hamilton says his McLaren is "genuinely" quick as he sets the quickest time in Friday practice for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, but reveals he has been suffering with a fever.
Qaulifying
Sebastian Vettel storms to pole at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel produced a stunning qualifying lap to take pole position at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
I Player Formula 1 - 2010 - The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Qualifying
Sebastian Vettel's Abu Dhabi pole lap
Ride on board around the Yas Marina circuit with Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel as he claims pole position for the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Abu Dhabi GP qualifying - Top three drivers
Sebastian Vettel qualifies on pole for the final race of the season in Abu Dhabi, with Lewis Hamilton second and Fernando Alonso third.
Race
Sebastian Vettel wins Abu Dhabi GP to capture F1 title
Sebastian Vettel drove a masterful race to win the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and lift his first Formula 1 world title.
F1 Highlights - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel wins the Formula 1 world drivers' championship after leading from lights to flag while closest rival Fernando Alonso can only manage seventh.
Top three drivers - Abu Dhabi GP
Sebastian Vettel is speechless after winning the drivers' championship in the final race at Abu Dhabi and admits at the drivers press conference he was not sure he had won the championship when he crossed the line.
The moment Vettel won F1 world title
The closing moments of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel wins the race to claim the Formula 1 world drivers' championship.
I-Player Formula 1 - 2010 - The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Fernando Alonso frustrated as title slips away
Ferrari's Fernando Alonso admits it was a frustrating race at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after his pit-stop left him down the field behind Renault's Vitaly Petrov and unable to defend his lead in the drivers' championship standings.
Webber downbeat after season end
Mark Webber says it will take a few weeks form him to come to terms with the end to his season after his eighth-place finish in Abu Dhabi means he finishes third in the drivers' standings behind team-mate Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari's Fernando Alonso.
The best driver won - Horner
Red Bull team boss Christian Horner tells the BBC team Sebastian Vettel deserved to win the drivers' world championship in the final race at Abu Dhabi.
Standings
Friday 12 November
Practice one: 0855-1035, BBC Red Button/online and BBC Radio 5 live sports extra/online
Practice two: 1255-1435, BBC Red Button/online and BBC Radio 5 live sports extra/online
Saturday 13 November
Practice three: 0955-1035, BBC Red Button/online
Qualifying: 1215-1420, BBC One/online and BBC Radio 5 live sports extra/online
Sunday 14 November
Race: 1210-1515, BBC One/online and BBC Radio 5 live/online
Saturday 20 November
Formula 1 2010 season review: 1300-1400, BBC One
Standings:
Track:
Track Diagram
Circuit information
Lap data
Lap length 5.554km
Race laps 55
Race distance 305.361 km
Lap record* 1:40.279 - S Vettel (2009)
Abu Dhabi preview quotes - Mercedes GP, Red Bull, Bridgestone & more
The visual drama of the Yas Marina Circuit at twilight is already so embedded in our minds that it’s hard to believe the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is only in its second year. Last season it debuted, this season it hosts the championship decider - the first four-way title showdown in Formula One history. The men involved in this weekend’s season finale discuss their prospects…
Suzuka - Team Preview
Bridgestone
Cosworth Not uploaded yet
McLaren
Sauber
Mercedes
Ferrari Not uploaded yet
Red Bull Not uploaded yet
Williams Not uploaded yet
Renault Not uploaded yet
Force India Not uploaded yet
Toro Rosso Not uploaded yet
Lotus
Hispania
Virgin
Classic F1
Classic F1 - US Grand Prix 1979
Short highlights of the 1979 US Grand Prix from Watkins Glen, as Gilles Villeneuve wins to secure a one-two finish in the drivers' championship behind Ferrari teammate Jody Scheckter.
Classic F1 - Portuguese Grand Prix 1988
Short highlights of the 1988 Portuguese Grand Prix as Alain Prost takes victory for McLaren - 'The Professor' holding off Ivan Capelli's determined drive in his unfancied March-Judd.
Classic F1 - Mexican Grand Prix 1991
Short highlights of the 1991 Mexican Grand Prix where Riccardo Patrese overcomes stomach cramps to beat charging team-mate Nigel Mansell to victory at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.
Classic F1 - Portuguese Grand Prix 1993
Short highlights of the 1993 Portuguese Grand Prix as Benetton's Michael Schumacher takes his second-ever win by holding off the Williams of Alain Prost who secured his fourth drivers' championship.
Clasic F1 - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2009
Watch highlights of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as Sebastian Vettel leads home Mark Webber for a Red Bull one-two at the inaugural race at the Yas Marina circuit.
Technical Changes -BrazilGrand Prix
Weather Forecast
Forecast Summary:
(PPN = Precipitation)
Emphasis: Increasing confidence sees Friday to remain dry or largely so - possible arrival of some afternoon showers aside - before a thundery trough/cold front moving north brings threat of wet weather overnight into Saturday AM. The remainder of Saturday sees further thunderstorms (possibly severe, with torrential downpours in places), showers or prolonged spells of rain likely during the morning; still a threat of showers (some heavy) continuing into the FP3/quali windows. Currently good inter-model agreement for Sunday to be dry or largely so for the race, with a fairly low % chance of some showers forming later PM.
Friday: CONFIDENCE HIGH: Sunny spells and dry for much of the day, before cloud increases later PM, bringing showers/t-storms possibly by late afternoon but more especially into the evening and then overnight. Chance of PPN 25% until end of FP2. Hot; Max 29C. Breezier later. Wind NNW-NNE
Saturday: CONFIDENCE MODERATE-HIGH (PPN totals subject to some doubt): Cloudy. Outbreaks of rain or showers/t-storms arriving overnight and continuing into the morning, heavy at times, some severe t-storms possible. A continued periodic threat of some further heavy showers / spells of rain appearing throughout the afternoon, yielding some very wet conditions on track. Chance of PPN 90%. Cooler. Max 21C. Wind light-moderate, variable; mostly S.
Sunday: CONFIDENCE HIGH: Perhaps more widespread early cloud, but this breaking to offer sunny spells for remainder of the day. Some deeper convective cloud build-up is likely later into the afternoon with a few (mostly light) showers possible, but the balance currently firmly favours dry conditions. Chance of PPN 25%. Max 23C. Wind light-moderate, SE-ESE.
News
- McLaren backs '10 development record
McLaren’s Jonathan Neale has defended the team’s development record this season, arguing that its inability to establish supremacy at the front of the field has been compromised by the fierce level of competition rather than any particular failure on its part. - McLaren: Title win not inconceivable
Martin Whitmarsh remains convinced there is a chance that Lewis Hamilton can wrench the world title from under the noses of his three rivals in Abu Dhabi – and therefore McLaren will give it everything it has got for the season finale. - Lewis Hamilton retains hope of winning Formula 1 title
McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton has refused to give up his slim hopes of winning the Formula 1 title at this weekend's final race of the season. - Ferrari aims to 'win from front' in finale
Ferrari boss Stefano Domenicali says Fernando Alonso's aim for Abu Dhabi has to be to try and win from the front rather than following any of his title rivals and hoping they don't score enough to over-haul him. - Fernando Alonso '100%' confident of winning F1 title
Ferrari's Fernando Alonso is "100%" confident of landing the Formula 1 drivers' title in the final race of the season, in Abu Dhabi on 12 November. - Horner: RBR has proved its class
Christian Horner says Red Bull Racing's constructors' championship victory proves to the world that it is more than just a "party team" and is now a match for legendary squads like Ferrari and McLaren. - Newey proud of Red Bull’s journey
Red Bull Racing design chief Adrian Newey says his latest constructors’ title ranks among the most special, since it was achieved by transforming the technical capabilities of a midfield team rather than designing a winning car for an existing front-runner. - Vettel says RBR duo 'know how to act'
Sebastian Vettel refused to explicitly confirm that he will move aside for team-mate Mark Webber to win the world title if the situation warrants it in Abu Dhabi, but did suggest that “both of us know how to act”. - Sebastian Vettel hints he could help Mark Webber
Sebastian Vettel has hinted he is ready to help Red Bull team-mate Mark Webber win the world title at the last race of the season if he cannot do it himself. - Merc: 'Real Schumi' is on way back
Mercedes team bosses Ross Brawn and Norbert Haug say Michael Schumacher is showing more and more flashes of the talent that made him a seven-time world champion, and are expecting great things from the German legend in 2010. - Williams confident of holding onto sixth
Williams technical director Sam Michael is confident the team will have a fast enough car to hold onto sixth place in the constructors’ championship in the final race of the season in Abu Dhabi this weekend.
Driver Change
The track and TV coverage starts
FIA Thursday press conference - Abu Dhabi
Drivers: Fernando Alonso (Ferrari), Lewis Hamilton (McLaren), Nico Hulkenberg (Williams), Sebastian Vette; (Red Bull) and Mark Webber (Red Bull).
Technical changes Brazil
FIA Friday press conference - Abu Dhabi
Team principals: Stefano Domenicali (Ferrari), Christian Horner (Red Bull), Adam Parr (Williams), Martin Whitmarsh (McLaren).
Friday practice - selected team and driver quotes
Red Bull’s show of strength during the opening practice session at Abu Dhabi, with Sebastian Vettel leading the runners, came to nought once darkness fell for the second session when McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton took the top spot. Further down the order there were fuel problems for Ferrari's Felipe Massa and an early end to the day for Toro Rosso’s Jaime Alguersuari. The leading drivers and their rivals reflect on their early progress at Yas Marina…
Practice 1
Sebastian Vettel sets early Abu Dhabi pace
Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel set the pace in Friday's first practice session for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Iplayer - Formula 1 - 2010 - The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Practice One
Live coverage of the first practice session from the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Last season the Yas Marina Circuit debuted, this season it hosts the championship decider.
Practice 2
Lewis Hamilton fastest in Abu Dhabi Grand Prix practice
Lewis Hamilton laid down a marker for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix by producing the fastest lap in Friday practice.
Highlights - Abu Dhabi second practice
Lewis Hamilton produces the fastest lap during Friday practice for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, ahead of championship rivals Sebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso.
Iplayer Formula 1 - 2010 - The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Practice Two
Practice 3
Sebastian Vettel quickest in final Abu Dhabi practice
Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel warmed up for the crucial qualifying session at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix by setting the fastest time in final practice.
Fernando Alonso hopes for 'perfect' finish in Abu Dhabi
Ferrari's Fernando Alonso says he hopes for "perfection" in this weekend's final and deciding Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi, as he leads Red Bull's Mark Webber by eight points with Sebastian Vettel and McLaren's Lewis Hamilton still in contention for the drivers' world championship title.
Mark Webber admits Fernando Alonso has 'better chance'
Red Bull's Mark Webber says he has a "pretty good chance" of winning the drivers' championship at Sunday's Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi, but admits rival Fernando Alonso has the edge.
Last race Grand Prix is 'normal weekend' - Mark Webber
Mark Webber says the final race weekend of the season in Abu Dhabi is "normal" but with a lot more at stake as he sets the fourth fastest time of Friday practice - behind Championship rivals Lewis Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso.
Sebastian Vettel relaxed ahead of title decider
Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel tells BBC Sport he wants to let his driving do the talking at this weekend's title decider following speculation that he will help team-mate Mark Webber win the drivers' championship.
Lewis Hamilton pushing '120%' at Abu Dhabi
Lewis Hamilton says his McLaren is "genuinely" quick as he sets the quickest time in Friday practice for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, but reveals he has been suffering with a fever.
Qaulifying
Sebastian Vettel storms to pole at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel produced a stunning qualifying lap to take pole position at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
I Player Formula 1 - 2010 - The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Qualifying
Sebastian Vettel's Abu Dhabi pole lap
Ride on board around the Yas Marina circuit with Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel as he claims pole position for the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Abu Dhabi GP qualifying - Top three drivers
Sebastian Vettel qualifies on pole for the final race of the season in Abu Dhabi, with Lewis Hamilton second and Fernando Alonso third.
Race
Sebastian Vettel wins Abu Dhabi GP to capture F1 title
Sebastian Vettel drove a masterful race to win the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and lift his first Formula 1 world title.
F1 Highlights - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel wins the Formula 1 world drivers' championship after leading from lights to flag while closest rival Fernando Alonso can only manage seventh.
Top three drivers - Abu Dhabi GP
Sebastian Vettel is speechless after winning the drivers' championship in the final race at Abu Dhabi and admits at the drivers press conference he was not sure he had won the championship when he crossed the line.
The moment Vettel won F1 world title
The closing moments of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel wins the race to claim the Formula 1 world drivers' championship.
I-Player Formula 1 - 2010 - The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Fernando Alonso frustrated as title slips away
Ferrari's Fernando Alonso admits it was a frustrating race at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after his pit-stop left him down the field behind Renault's Vitaly Petrov and unable to defend his lead in the drivers' championship standings.
Webber downbeat after season end
Mark Webber says it will take a few weeks form him to come to terms with the end to his season after his eighth-place finish in Abu Dhabi means he finishes third in the drivers' standings behind team-mate Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari's Fernando Alonso.
The best driver won - Horner
Red Bull team boss Christian Horner tells the BBC team Sebastian Vettel deserved to win the drivers' world championship in the final race at Abu Dhabi.
Standings
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