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The Formula One World Championship will truly head into the unknown this weekend with the first running of the Indian Grand Prix.

While Formula One Management has made positive noises in the past about Indian interest in Formula One, the way the event is supported by the local population will be a far greater indicator of the sport’s acceptance than the traditionally misleading television audience numbers.

Predictably, the build-up has not been without its hurdles, and the teams won’t be expecting the circuit and its periphery buildings to be quite as polished as the facilities experienced during the category’s first visits to the likes of China and the United Arab Emirates.

The importance of India’s growing economy to Formula One is likely to ensure that the event is a long-term success however, regardless of any teething problems.

It almost goes without saying that the circuit itself is a Hermann Tilke creation. The Austrian’s design company has been responsible for the creation of eight circuits on the 2011 championship calendar, with few of those rated all that highly by the drivers, teams or spectators alike.

As detailed in this Race Guide’s cover story, the Buddh circuit is expected to be far from dull, with an array of elevation changes and at least two strong passing opportunities on the menu.

Sebastian Vettel and Red Bull Racing have already wrapped up both championship titles, but McLaren’s improved pace in Korea points to an entertaining final few races.

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F1’s newest playgroundWhat to expect from India’s Buddh circuitFormula One will finally make its move

into the world’s second most populous country this weekend with the inaugural running of the Indian Grand Prix.

Despite a series of false starts that has seen two date changes and a location switch since Bernie Ecclestone first trumpeted a deal to race in India some four years ago, the event represents an opportunity for the country to redeem itself following the troubled Commonwealth Games it hosted last year.

While Vijay Mallya’s Force India squad will be keen to garner the majority of the local support, Narrain Karthikeyan will be the sole local driver on the grid.

The 34-year-old will step back into a one-off race drive with Hispania, replacing Italian Tonio Liuzzi, and says the opportunity to compete in a home Grand Prix is a dream come true.

“Driving in front of the home crowd cheering on is going to be a surreal experience - a once in a lifetime experience and I feel extremely fortunate,” says Karthikeyan, whose previous racing experience includes

driving under India’s sporting colours in the now defunct A1GP series.

“There is a huge buzz around the Grand Prix already and I’m sure that it’ll be a resounding success that will motivate more youngsters towards the sport and give us the future F1 drivers. Making it into F1 at the time I did was a seriously uphill task and the thought of being able to compete in the inaugural Indian GP was non-existent. But it is finally here and I’ll be on the grid.

“It is going to be one of the most challenging circuits on the calendar. There are points at which, if you’re in an F1 car, you will see nothing but the sky. The layout itself is going to put tremendous energy through the tyres and the strategy will play a key role in the final result.”

Simulators have been worked overtime in the lead-up to the race, with teams and drivers eager to understand as much about the circuit as possible before arriving during race week.

Having seen a host of new circuits join the championship since making his Formula One debut with McLaren in 1989, Team

Lotus chief technical officer Mike Gascoyne is well placed to give his early impressions of the Buddh International Circuit. “From a technical perspective the track looks like quite a few of the modern era F1 circuits, with a mix of high and medium speed corners and a long straight with a tight turn at the end at T4, which I am sure will create decent overtaking opportunities,” says Gascoyne.

“It looks like there will be multiple lines for the drivers to take into that corner, as well as into T3 leading onto the straight, so I think we will see a lot of action onto and out of that section.

“Turns 10, 11 and 12 also look like they present the drivers with a bit of a challenge – they combine to make a long right that will be hard on the front left tyre and in layout it is akin to T8 in Turkey, but instead of being flat throughout it will need the drivers to go in hard on the throttle, come off the power into the first apex and then get back on through the middle section and out onto the run to T13.

“The next couple of turns are a little fiddly, but we might also see some overtaking into the

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final corner, T16, as it is a tight right leading onto the start finish straight after a pretty quick T15 which leads straight into T16.”

As it has all season, the degradation rate of the Pirelli tyres will play a key role in the outcome of the race.

The lead-up to the recent Korean Grand Prix was dominated by fears of extreme tyre wear due to the circuit not having been used since the inaugural race at the Yeongam circuit 12 months prior.

While the track ‘rubbered-in’ significantly enough during practice and qualifying to ensure a two-stop race, Gascoyne says that predicting tyre wear on the Buddh circuit prior to the event is highly difficult.

“The tyres have probably been the single most important factor in upping the entertainment factor this season, but we will not know until Friday practice is completed just how they will perform in India,” he says.

“New tracks obviously lack basic grip until any meaningful running has been

completed on them, and I am sure the Buddh circuit will be the same.

“Everyone up and down the pitlane will be in the same situation, so we will all be working hard on Friday to gather as much data as we can and give ourselves as good a shot at qualifying as we can, and at maintaining the race pace we showed in the last two Grands Prix.

“Whatever happens I am sure it will be a great weekend and one that will show the world just how well India can put on a global sporting spectacle.”

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RED BULL RACING

Chassis: Red Bull RB7Engine: Renault RS27-2011Base: Milton Keynes, UKTeam nationality: AustrianTeam principal: Christian HornerTechnical leader: Adrian NeweyDebut: Albert Park, 2005Wins: 25 Poles: 35Fastest Laps: 19Constructors’ Championships: 1

Nationality: German Wins: 20DoB: 03/07/1987 Poles: 27Debut: Indianapolis, 2007 Fastest Laps: 8Career Highlights: 2010 World Drivers’ Champion, 2nd 2006 F3 Euro Series, 2nd 2004 Formula BMW ADAC

Nationality: Australian Wins: 6DoB: 27/08/1976 Poles: 9Debut: Albert Park, 2002 Fastest Laps: 10Career Highlights: 3rd 2010 World Drivers’ Championship, 2nd 2001 International F3000, 1st 1996 British FF Festival

THE BAGMAN’S SAY

A one-three finish in the Korean Grand Prix wrapped up a second consecutive Constructors Championship crown for Red Bull Racing.

Ironically, Korea marked the first time all season that the team had been beaten to pole position, while the race exposed the RB7’s traction and top speed weaknesses.

Despite having both titles in the bag, Team designer Adrian Newey has vowed to continue to develop the car over the rest of the season, which at worst should leave the Red Bull on-par with the McLaren.

Vettel is once again the favourite to win this weekend, but it is unlikely to be eay.

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MCLAREN MERCEDES


DNF 4 4 1 4 DNF 4 5 5 2

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LEWIS HAMILTON

JENSON BUTTON



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VODAFONE McLAREN MERCEDES

Chassis: McLaren MP4-26Engine: Mercedes-Benz FO 108YBase: Woking, UKTeam nationality: BritishTeam principal: Martin WhitmarshTechnical leader: Paddy LoweDebut: Monte Carlo, 1966Wins: 174 Poles: 147Fastest Laps: 148Constructors’ Championships: 8

Nationality: British Wins: 16DoB: 07/01/1985 Poles: 19Debut: Albert Park, 2007 Fastest Laps: 11Career Highlights: 2008 World Drivers’ Champion, 2006 GP2 Champion, 2005 F3 Euroseries Champion

Nationality: British Wins: 12DoB: 19/01/1980 Poles: 7Debut: Albert Park, 2000 Fastest Laps: 6Career Highlights: 2009 World Drivers’ Champion, 1st 1998 British FF Festival, 1998 British FF Champion

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THE BAGMAN’S SAY

McLaren should be well in the hunt for its fifth victory of the season this weekend, following the positives steps made by the MP4-26 in Korea.

The team brought a new rear wing to the KIC - noticeably improving the DRS effect on the straights. This helped its drivers in both qualifying (where the DRS can be used at any time) and the race (where Lewis Hamilton spent much of his time using the DRS to defend from Mark Webber).

The caution Hamilton showed on the opening lap in Korea may have cost him the lead, but it proved just how determined the Briton is to finish the year with podium finishes.

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FERRARI


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FERNANDO ALONSO

FELIPE MASSA



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SCUDERIA FERRARI MARLBORO

Chassis: Ferrari 150th ItaliaEngine: Ferrari 056Base: Maranello, ItalyTeam nationality: ItalianTeam principal: Stefano DomenicalliTechnical leader: Pat FryDebut: Monte Carlo, 1950Wins: 216 Poles: 205Fastest Laps: 227Constructors’ Championships: 16

Nationality: Spanish Wins: 27DoB: 29/07/1981 Poles: 20Debut: Albert Park, 2001 Fastest Laps: 19Career Highlights: 2005 and 2006 World Drivers Champion, 1st 1999 Euro Open by Nissan

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

THE BAGMAN’S SAY

Expect qualifying to again hurt the Ferraris this weekend in India, as the team continues to chase just its second victory of the season.

Fernando Alonso’s car sported a 2012 development front-wing in Korea, but the Spaniard’s race was all-but destroyed early when he became stuck behind team-mate Felipe Massa.

The Ferraris again proved to be strong at the end of the stints, but it was far too late to mount a serious attack on the Red Bulls or McLarens.

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MERCEDES


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MICHAEL SCHUMACHER

NICO ROSBERG



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MERCEDES GP PETRONAS F1 TEAM

Chassis: Mercedes MGP W02Engine: Mercedes-Benz FO 108YBase: Brackley, UKTeam nationality: BritishTeam principal: Ross BrawnTechnical leader: Bob BellDebut: Albert Park, 2010Wins: 0 Poles: 0Fastest Laps: 0Constructors’ Championships: 0

Nationality: German Wins: 91DoB: 03/01/1969 Poles: 68Debut: Spa, 1991 Fastest Laps: 76Career Highlights: 1994, 1995, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 World Drivers’ Champion, 1st 1990 German F3

Nationality: German Wins: 0DoB: 27/06/1985 Poles: 0Debut: Sakhir, 2006 Fastest Laps: 2Career Highlights: 2nd 2008 Singapore Grand Prix, 2005 GP2 Champion, 1st 2002 Formula BMW ADAC

THE BAGMAN’S SAY

Mercedes has been the talk of the paddock since the last race in Korea, with revelations of the team’s radical new front-wing starting to emerge.

Applying the now-banned F-Duct concept of 2010, it is understood that Mercedes has designed a front-wing that can be stalled at high-speed - reducing downforce/drag and allowing the cars to run a lower static ride-height.

Nico Rosberg was highly competitive in the opening stints in Korea, but could manage just eighth by the flag, while Michael Schumacher was taken out by Vitaly Petrov while also threatening for points.

Expect the Mercedes duo to be even closer to the back of the top six this weekend.

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VITALY PETROV



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Nationality: Brazilian Wins: 0DoB: 15/10/1983 Poles: 0Debut: Sakhir, 2010 Fastest Laps: 0Career Highlights: 2nd 2008 GP2 Series, 3rd 2006 British F3 Championship, 5th 2008 GP2 Asia Series

Nationality: Russian Wins: 0 DoB: 08/09/1984 Poles: 0Debut: Albert Park, 2010 Fastest Laps: 1Career Highlights: 3rd 2011 Australian Grand Prix, 2nd 2009 GP2 Series, 3rd 2008 GP2 Asia Series

LOTUS RENAULT GP

Chassis: Renault R31Engine: Renault RS27-2011Base: Enstone, UKTeam nationality: BritishTeam principal: Eric BoullierTechnical leader: James AllisonDebut: Silverstone, 1977Wins: 35 Poles: 51Fastest Laps: 31Constructors’ Championships: 2

THE BAGMAN’S SAY

Renault is set to struggle to score points in this weekend’s Indian Grand Prix, following a difficult run in recent races.

Vitaly Petrov’s Grand Prix has been compromised before the weekend has even commenced, with a five-place grid penalty in place following the misjudgement in Korea that saw the Russian collide with the back of Schumacher’s Mercedes.

Bruno Senna meanwhile has struggled to trouble the points scorers since his ninth place finish at Monza. A 13th place finish in Korea came after a 15th place run in qualifying - some seven positions and 0.6s slower than his team-mate in the vital Q2 session.

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WILLIAMS


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RUBENS BARRICHELLO

PASTOR MALDONADO



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Nationality: Brazilian Wins: 11DoB: 23/05/1972 Poles: 14Debut: Kyalami, 1993 Fastest Laps: 17Career Highlights: 2nd 2002 and 2004 World Drivers Championship, 1991 British Formula 3 Champion

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

AT&T WILLIAMS

Chassis: Williams FW33Engine: Cosworth CA2011Base: Grove, UKTeam nationality: BritishTeam principal: Frank WilliamsTechnical leader: Sam MichaelDebut: Buenos Aires, 1978Wins: 113 Poles: 126Fastest Laps: 130Constructors’ Championships: 9

THE BAGMAN’S SAY

Like Renault, Williams enters this weekend in a difficult position with Pastor Maldonado having earned a five-place grid penalty for hitting a pit-entry bollard in Korea.

Rubens Barrichello meanwhile has not scored points since the rain-affected Canadian Grand Prix in June, and is facing the ever-increasing likelihood that 2011 will be his last season in Formula One.

There is nothing to suggest that this team can turn around their difficult season this weekend.

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FORCE INDIA


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PAUL DI RESTA



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Nationality: German Wins: 0 DoB: 11/01/1983 Poles: 0Debut: Albert Park, 2007 Fastest Laps: 1Career Highlights: 2006 All-Japan F3 Champion, 2nd 2005 F3 Euroseries, 2nd 2005 Masters of F3

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

FORCE INDIA

Chassis: Force India VJM04Engine: Mercedes FO 108YBase: Silverstone, UKTeam nationality: IndianTeam principal: Vijay MallyaTechnical leader: Andrew GreenDebut: Albert Park, 2008Wins: 0 Poles: 1Fastest Laps: 1Constructors’ Championships: 0

THE BAGMAN’S SAY

Adrian Sutil and Paul di Resta are likely to be the most over-worked drivers in the lead-up to the Indian Grand Prix, despite neither driver hailing from the emerging nation.

Media commitments aside, Force India’s technical package has made significant steps forward in recent races, and should see the duo in with a strong chance of scoring more points this weekend.

While unlikely to have short-term benefits, the team has received a sizeable cash injection thanks to local conglomerate Sahara India Pariwar buying 42.5 percent of the team.

As was the case in Korea, test driver Nico Hulkenberg will sit out practice to ensure the race drivers are afforded maximum track time.

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SAUBER


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SERGIO PEREz



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SAUBER F1 TEAM

Chassis: Sauber C30Engine: Ferrari 056Base: Hinwil, SwitzerlandTeam nationality: SwissTeam principal: Peter SauberTechnical leader: James KeyDebut: Kylami, 1993Wins: 1 Poles: 1Fastest Laps: 2Constructors’ Championships: 0

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

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

THE BAGMAN’S SAY

Sauber is looking to bounce back from a disastrous Korean Grand Prix weekend.

Just one week after introducing a major upgrade package in Japan, the Swiss team’s cars struggled on the Korea International Circuit’s low-grip layout.While the precise nature of the Indian Grand Prix venue’s surface is not yet known, returning to the points looks to be a difficult task.

Encouragingly for next season, the team has announced that the highly respected William Toet is soon to return to the role of head of aerodynamics, which he previously held between 2006 and 2009.

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TORO ROSSO


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SEBASTIEN BUEMI

JAIME ALGUERSUARI



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Nationality: Swiss Wins: 0DoB: 31/10/1988 Poles: 0 Debut: Albert Park, 2009 Fastest Laps: 0Career Highlights: 2nd 2008 GP2 Asia, 2nd 2007 F3 Euroseries, 2nd 2005 Formula BMW World Final

Nationality: Spanish Wins: 0DoB: 23/03/1990 Poles: 0Debut: Budapest, 2009 Fastest Laps: 0Career Highlights: 2008 British F3 Champion, 2nd 2007 Formula Renault Italia, 1st 2006 FR Italia Winter Series

TORO ROSSO

Chassis: Toro Rosso STR6Engine: Ferrari 056Base: Farenza, ItalyTeam nationality: ItalianTeam principal: Franz TostTechnical leader: Giorgio AscanelliDebut: Bahrain, 2006Wins: 1 Poles: 1Fastest Laps: 0Constructors’ Championships: 0

THE BAGMAN’S SAY

Toro Rosso’s strong second half of the season continued in Korea, with both Jaime Alguersuari and Sebastien Buemi finishing in the top 10.

The Spaniard was particularly impressive, taking seventh from Nico Rosberg late in the race to move past Paul di Resta for 13th in the Drivers’ Championship.

More importantly, the team is now within just three points of Sauber in the Constructors’, and will be pushing hard to overtake its Swiss rivals in the final races.

Look for Toro Rosso to once again asses its latest rear-facing blown exhaust in practice, having run the system on Friday of the last two Grands Prix weekends before abandoning the system prior to the race.

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LOTUS


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JARNO TRULLI



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Nationality: Italian Wins: 1DoB: 13/07/1974 Poles: 4Debut: Albert Park, 1997 Fastest Laps: 1Career Highlights: 1st 2004 Monaco Grand Prix, 1996 German F3 Champion, 2nd 1995 Macau Grand Prix

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

TEAM LOTUS

Chassis: Lotus T128Engine: Renault RS27-2011Base: Norfolk, UKTeam nationality: MalaysianTeam principal: Tony FernandesTechnical leader: Mike GascoyneDebut: Albert Park, 2010Wins: 0 Poles: 0Fastest Laps: 0Constructors’ Championships: 0

THE BAGMAN’S SAY

Team Lotus have already pulled a surprise heading into the Indian Grand Prix, with Italian Jarno Trulli not being replaced by the squad’s Indian test-driver Karun Chandhok as expected.

Trulli was once again comprehensively out-done by team-mate Heikki Kovailainen in Korea, with the latter enjoying a 0.6s advantage in qualifying.

Kovalainen all-but equalled the team’s best-ever finish of 13th with a 14th placed run in Korea - crossing the line ahead of the troubled Saubers.

The team’s ability to repeat that result is likely to be determined by the fortunes of others.

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NARRAIN KARTHIKEYAN



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HRT F1 TEAM

Chassis: HRT F111Engine: Cosworth CA2011Base: Madrid, SpainTeam nationality: SpanishTeam principal: Colin KollesTechnical leader: Tony CuquerellaDebut: Albert Park, 2010Wins: 0 Poles: 0Fastest Laps: 0Constructors’ Championships: 0

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

Nationality: Australian Wins: 0DoB: 01/07/1989 Poles: 0Debut: Silverstone, 2011 Fastest Laps: 0Career Highlights: 2009 British Formula 3 Champion, 2nd 2010 Formula Renault 3.5

THE BAGMAN’S SAY

Hispania has drafted Indian driver Narain Karthikeyan back into its second seat this weekend, leaving Italian journeyman Tonio Liuzzi on the sidelines.

While highly unlikely to strengthen the team’s competitive position, Karthikeyan’s appearance will at least guarantee the minnows some local media attention.

Daniel Ricciardo meanwhile will have his sights firmly set on the Virgin Racing entries, having beaten Jerome D’Ambrosio in a fair fight in Korea.

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VIRGIN


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JEROME D’AMBROSIO



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Nationality: Belgian Wins: 0DoB: 27/12/1985 Poles: 0Debut: Albert Park, 2011 Fastest Laps: 0Career Highlights: 2nd 2008/09 GP2 Asia Series, 1st 2007 International Formula Master, 1st 2003 FRenault Belgium

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

MARUSSIA VIRGIN RACING

Chassis: MVR-02Engine: Cosworth CA2011Base: Dinnington, UKTeam nationality: RussianTeam principal: John BoothTechnical leader: TBADebut: Albert Park, 2010Wins: 0 Poles: 0Fastest Laps: 0Constructors’ Championships: 0

THE BAGMAN’S SAY

Simply continuing its run of reliability from Japan and Korea will be a good result from Virgin Racing this weekend.

Realistically, the team only has one Hispania to worry about this weekend with Karthikeyan replacing Liuzzi at the Spanish-owned team.

Twenty-first on the grid remains Timo Glock’s only real target in qualifying, while D’Ambrosio will have his work cut-out to hold off Ricciardo, should the Australian enjoy a more reliable car on Saturday than he did in Korea.

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CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS

Round 17 - India I Race Stats

NO Driver Nat Car Points

1 Sebastian Vettel DEU Red Bull 349

2 Jenson Button GBR McLaren 222

3 Fernando Alonso ESP Ferrari 212

4 Mark Webber AUS Red Bull 209

5 Lewis Hamilton GBR McLaren 196

6 Felipe Massa BRA Ferrari 98

7 Nico Rosberg DEU Mercedes 67

8 Michael Schumacher DEU Mercedes 60

9 Vitaly Petrov RUS Renault 36

10 Nick Heidfeld DEU Renault 34

11 Adrian Sutil DEU Force India 28

12 Kamui Kobayashi JPN Sauber 27

13 Jaime Alguersuari ESP Toro Rosso 22

14 Paul di Resta GBR Force India 21

15 Sébastien Buemi CHE Toro Rosso 15

16 Sergio Perez MEX Sauber 13

17 Rubens Barrichello BRA Williams 4

18 Bruno Senna BRA Renault 2

19 Pastor Maldonado VEN Williams 1

20 Pedro de la Rosa ESP Sauber 0

21 Jarno Trulli ITA Lotus 0

22 Heikki Kovalainen FIN Lotus 0

23 Vitantonio Liuzzi ITA HRT 0

24 Jérôme D’Ambrosio BEL Virgin 0

25 Timo Glock DEU Virgin 0

26 Narain Karthikeyan IND HRT 0

27 Daniel Ricciardo AUS HRT 0

28 Karun Chandhok IND Lotus 0

Pos Constructor Engine Points

1 Red Bull Racing Renault 558

2 Vodafone McLaren Mercedes Mercedes 418

3 Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro Ferrari 310

4 Mercedes GP Petronas F1 Team Mercedes 127

5 Lotus Renault GP Renault 72

6 Force India F1 Team Mercedes 49

7 Sauber F1 Team Ferrari 40

8 Scuderia Toro Rosso Ferrari 37

9 AT&T Williams Cosworth 5

10 Team Lotus Renault 0

11 HRT F1 Team Cosworth 0

12 Marussia Virgin Racing Cosworth 0

WORlD DRIvERS CHAMPIONSHIP

WORlD CONSTRUCTORS CHAMPIONSHIP

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Sebastian Vettel’s 10th win of the season secured Red Bull Racing its second consecutive Constructors Championship in Korea.

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