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Sporting Regulation, Article 29 comes into force in Bahrain and states that ‘Cars may not be refuelled after they have left the pit lane before the race.’ It means that, for the first time since the 1993 Australian Grand Prix, cars will start the race with enough fuel to go the distance.

While there are all sorts of technical ramifications, it’s perhaps the sporting impact on pit stops that will be...

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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…

EXCLUSIVE ROSS BRAWN INTERVIEW

Michael Schumacher (GER) Mercedes GP MGP W01 Formula One Testing, Day Three, Jerez, Spain, Friday 19 February 2010.

The Mercedes GP team principal on why he's sure his drivers will challenge at the front...

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…

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...

THIS WEEK'S POLL

Of the three fastest teams at the final test in Barcelona, who would you tip for victory in Bahrain?
Ferrari
start point start point start point 37.07%
McLaren
start point start point start point 32.88%
Red Bull
start point start point start point 30.06%

12,13,14 March 2010

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
CAPTURED SUN Race at 16:55:14
The sun sets on a fantastic season in 2009. Abu Dhabi a fitting spectacle to close such an enthralling year
CAPTURED SUN Race at 16:48:07
A flypast from an Etihad aircraft preceeds the start of the race
CAPTURED SUN Race at 16:59:58
The grid, led by Hamilton, set out on the parade lap
CAPTURED SUN Race at 17:03:30
16 down, one to go... and it starts now!
CAPTURED SUN Race at 17:03:44
Everyone makes it intact through the first corner, apart from some front wing damage to Barrichello's Brawn
CAPTURED SUN Race at 17:04:04
Vettel has a good look at Hamilton but can't find a way through
CAPTURED SUN Race at 17:04:48
Trulli and Kubica scrap out for 6th, with the BMW driver winning
CAPTURED SUN Race at 17:06:38
Button, having passed Barrichello, sets after Webber
CAPTURED SUN Race at 17:19:16
Having been relegated to 18th after a gearbox change, Kovalainen quickly climbs back to 13th but gets stuck behind Raikkonen
CAPTURED SUN Race at 17:22:35
Hamilton locks a wheel and runs wide, losing time to Vettel
CAPTURED SUN Race at 17:31:01
Barrichello and Kubica stop together from 5th and 6th, the Brazilian coming out ahead
CAPTURED SUN Race at 17:32:39
Hamilton pits from the lead, but may not have enough time in hand to keep his place from Vettel
CAPTURED SUN Race at 17:35:51
Chaos in the Red Bull garage as Alguersuari pulls into the wrong pit, just as Vettel is approaching
CAPTURED SUN Race at 17:36:17
Vettel makes his stop and returns to the track ahead of Hamilton
CAPTURED SUN Race at 17:39:30
Not the greatest day for Hamilton, who retires with a suspected brake problem
CAPTURED SUN Race at 17:49:12
Kobayashi is looking at a good result as he runs third and seemingly on a one-stop strategy
CAPTURED SUN Race at 17:53:41
Raikkonen pulls in for his sole stop of the day
CAPTURED SUN Race at 17:55:15
Kobayashi dives in for his stop, re-emerging in 12th
CAPTURED SUN Race at 18:00:46
Sutil forces his way past Grosjean for 16th
CAPTURED SUN Race at 18:07:18
Sutil continues his charge with a brave move up the inside of Liuzzi
CAPTURED SUN Race at 18:13:08
Webber makes his second stop, filtering out behind Trulli who has yet to stop again
CAPTURED SUN Race at 18:14:18
Barrichello and Heidfeld pit from 3rd and 4th
CAPTURED SUN Race at 18:16:47
Kubica tries to pass Buemi, but the Swiss holds firm and the Pole slips into a spin
CAPTURED SUN Race at 18:31:11
Button starts to catch Webber at a quick rate, with less than 10 laps to go
CAPTURED SUN Race at 18:34:21
Grosjean locks up and Fisichella is there to snatch 16th away from the Renault driver
CAPTURED SUN Race at 18:36:56
Button has a couple of lunges at Webber on the last lap, but the experienced Aussie holds his ground to take 2nd place
CAPTURED SUN Race at 18:37:37
Vettel ensures his second place in the championship by winning here in Abu Dhabi with a faultless drive
CAPTURED SUN Race at 18:41:55
Vettel looks delighted with his win here. Will we see more in 2010 from the German
CAPTURED SUN Race at 18:44:45
A Red Bull one-two sits ahead of the 2009 World Champion Button.
CAPTURED SUN Race at 18:48:22
Champion and runner-up; Button, Vettel and every driver has made for a truly superb season. Goodbye for 2009... we'll see you in March in Bahrain!!!
01 Jenson Button 95
02 Sebastian Vettel 84
03 Rubens Barrichello 77
04 Mark Webber 69.5
05 Lewis Hamilton 49
06 Kimi Räikkönen 48
07 Nico Rosberg 34.5
08 Jarno Trulli 32.5
09 Fernando Alonso 26
10 Timo Glock 24
01 Brawn-Mercedes 172
02 RBR-Renault 153.5
03 McLaren-Mercedes 71
04 Ferrari 70
05 Toyota 59.5
06 BMW Sauber 36
07 Williams-Toyota 34.5
08 Renault 26
09 Force India-Mercedes 13
10 STR-Ferrari 8