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15 Mar 2010

Alonso and Ferrari romp to victory in Bahrain

Fernando Alonso drove a superbly judged race to emulate Nigel Mansell and Kimi Raikkonen, as he sped to victory on his debut for Ferrari in Sunday’s Bahrain Grand Prix.

Alonso chased Sebastian Vettel’s fleet Red Bull fruitlessly in the early stages, when both were running the super-soft Bridgestone tyres, but had an advantage after they had respectively switched to the harder compound...

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Headline FIA post-race press conference - Bahrain 14 Mar 2010
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Feature Paddock Postcard from Bahrain - celebrating F1's 60th 14 Mar 2010
Headline Technical analysis - McLaren chassis vent / rear aero 14 Mar 2010

GALLERY

VIDEO

World Champion Jenson Button (GBR) Brawn Grand Prix celebrates with the team. Formula One World Championship, Rd 16, Brazilian Grand Prix, Race, Interlagos, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sunday, 18 October 2009
Season Review 2009
Everyone gets away, with Hamilton leading from Raikkonen and Sutil. Webber spins off into retirement
Italy 2009
The lights are on and we're ready to go
Germany 2009

WHO'S WHO? 2010 TEAMS & DRIVERS

Fernando Alonso (ESP) Ferrari F10 passes the fans. Formula One Testing, Day Four, Jerez, Spain, Saturday 20 February 2010.

There'll be 12 teams and 24 drivers to cheer this year, take a peek and choose your favourites…

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HUBLOT TO BE OFFICIAL F1 WATCHMAKER

Jean-Claude Biver, CEO of Hublot Watches with Bernie Ecclestone (GBR) President of the Formula One Group at the announcement of a partnership between Hublot and F1. Formula One World Championship, Rd 1, Bahrain Grand Prix, Qualifying Day, Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain, Saturday, 13 March 2010

Luxury Swiss watch brand Hublot has been appointed the Official Watchmaker of Formula 1™…

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2010 SEASON PREVIEW - NEW BEGINNINGS IN BAHRAIN

Michael Schumacher (GER) Mercedes GP MGP W01. Formula One Testing, Day Two, Barcelona, Spain, Friday 26 February 2010.

Four world champions on the grid; the return of Schumacher; and 12 teams vying for the title…

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WHAT'S NEW FOR 2010? THE RULE CHANGE ROUND-UP

Ferrari wheel detail. Formula One Testing, Day Four, Jerez, Spain, Saturday 20 February 2010.

A ban on refuelling, narrower front tyres, more teams, a revised points system and more - we explain all...

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THIS WEEK'S POLL

Would Sebastian Vettel have won in Bahrain had it not been for the exhaust problems on his Red Bull?
Yes
start point start point start point 39.80%
No
start point start point start point 34.83%
Don't know
start point start point start point 25.37%

12,13,14 March 2010

Live Timing SMS Results Service Gallery Video - 2009 Race Edit Video - 2009 Onboard Lap Circuit Map Destination Guide Event Timetable
CAPTURED SUN Race at 16:54:36
So the season begins with a Ferrari one-two. Will this be a familiar sight on the podium this year?
CAPTURED SUN Race at 16:48:18
It's a great race from the returning Massa too, taking second ahead of Hamilton
CAPTURED SUN Race at 16:45:29
Alonso wins the Bahrain Grand Prix, a perfect start to life at Ferrari
CAPTURED SUN Race at 16:36:02
Massa's pit crew are concerned about something on the bodywork of the car
CAPTURED SUN Race at 16:21:50
A tight battle is forming between Schumacher, Button and Webber for sixth position
CAPTURED SUN Race at 16:20:14
Hamilton is next to pass Vettel, taking third place
CAPTURED SUN Race at 16:14:05
Massa quickly follows suit
CAPTURED SUN Race at 16:13:43
It's not long before Alonso passes the ailing Red Bull
CAPTURED SUN Race at 16:13:18
Big problems for Vettel as a loss in power results in Alonso catching him
CAPTURED SUN Race at 16:03:32
De la Rosa retires on Lap 28
CAPTURED SUN Race at 15:58:29
Vettel, still leading from Alonso, laps Kovalainen
CAPTURED SUN Race at 15:50:29
Buemi and Barrichello tussle for 10th place. The Williams driver comes out on top
CAPTURED SUN Race at 15:43:01
The race is over for Senna and HRT
CAPTURED SUN Race at 15:42:07
Hamilton, with fresh tyres, darts past Barrichello who is yet to stop
CAPTURED SUN Race at 15:33:07
Bitter disappointment for Petrov as his mechanics discover a broken piece of suspension during his pit stop from 11th
CAPTURED SUN Race at 15:24:31
De la Rosa moves past fellow BMW Sauber driver Kobayashi
CAPTURED SUN Race at 15:18:40
Vettel pulls out a three-second lead on Alonso and Massa
CAPTURED SUN Race at 15:09:52
Di Grassi's Virgin comes to a halt midway through the third lap
CAPTURED SUN Race at 15:09:28
Hulkenberg gets into a spin and nearly collects Alguersuari's Toro Rosso
CAPTURED SUN Race at 15:08:12
Chandhok's day comes to an abrupt end on Lap One
CAPTURED SUN Race at 15:04:46
A huge cloud of smoke from the back of Webber's car but he continues with the rest of the pack
CAPTURED SUN Race at 15:04:28
Five lights on and we're ready to race...
CAPTURED SUN Race at 14:56:43
The first grid of the new season sees Vettel's Red Bull in pole position
CAPTURED SUN Race at 14:51:03
A Gulf Air fly past precedes the start of the race
CAPTURED SUN Race at 14:55:59
Welcome to a sweltering Sakhir in Bahrain for the first round of the 2010 FIA Formula One World Championship

LAST RACE

Abu Dhabi
01 S.Vettel 1:34:03.414
02 M.Webber +17.8 secs
03 J.Button +18.4 secs
Fastest Lap
S.Vettel 1:40.279
Pole Position
L.Hamilton 1:40.948

DRIVER STANDINGS

01 Fernando Alonso 25
02 Felipe Massa 18
03 Lewis Hamilton 15
04 Sebastian Vettel 12
05 Nico Rosberg 10
06 Michael Schumacher 8
07 Jenson Button 6
08 Mark Webber 4
09 Vitantonio Liuzzi 2
10 Rubens Barrichello 1

CONSTRUCTOR STANDINGS

01 Ferrari 43
02 McLaren-Mercedes 21
03 Mercedes Benz GP Ltd 18
04 RBR-Renault 16
05 Force India-Mercedes 2
06 Williams-Cosworth 1
07 Renault 0
08 STR-Ferrari 0
09 Lotus-Cosworth 0
10 BMW Sauber-Ferrari 0