The Grand Prix File: Europe
FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX OF EUROPE |
Formula One, the America’s Cup and the construction of the City of Arts and Sciences by architect Santiago Calatrava, have made Valencia a city in transition. Massive construction and transformation over the last 10 years have turned a once little-considered port into one of the most fashionable destinations on the Mediterranean. Fast gaining a reputation as a cultural centre, boutique shopping destination and culinary hub, Valencia has become a party city every bit as exciting as its bigger brother, Barcelona.
| Circuit Length: | 5.419 km (3.367 miles) |
| Race Length: | 57 laps (308.883 km 191.931 miles) |
| Lap Record: | 1:38.683 (T Glock, Toyota, 2009) |
| Last Year: |
1. Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault, 1h 39:36.169 [more...] 2. Fernando Alonso, Ferrari, +10.891 s 3. Mark Webber, Red Bull-Renault, +27.255 s P. Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault, 1:36.975 [more...] FL. Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault, 1:41.852 |
| Local Time (UTC+1) | UK Time | ||
| Wednesday | Press Conference | 15.00 | 14:00 |
| Thursday |
Practice Session 1 | 10.00-11.30 | 09.00-10.30 |
| Practice Session 2 | 14.00-15.30 | 13.00-14.30 | |
| Press Conference | 16.00 | 15:00 | |
| Saturday |
Practice Session 3 | 11.00-12.00 | 10.00-11.00 |
| Qualifying | 14.00-15.00 | 13.00-14.00 | |
| Followed by press conference | |||
| Sunday |
Race | 14:00 | 13:00 |
| Followed by press conference |
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Friday Variable cloud with moderate coastal breezes from east. Highs of 25°C. |
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Saturday Mostly sunny. Breezes easing with maximum temperatures reaching 27°C. |
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Sunday Hot and sunny with temperatures reaching 29°C. |
World Drivers’ Championship: [more...]
| 1. | Lewis Hamilton | 88 Points |
| 2. | Fernando Alonso | 86 Points |
| 3. | Sebastian Vettel | 85 Points |
| 4. | Mark Webber | 79 Points |
| 5. | Nico Rosberg | 67 Points |
World Constructors’ Championship: [more...]
| 1. | Red Bull-Renault | 164 Points |
| 2. | McLaren-Mercedes | 133 Points |
| 3. | Lotus-Renault | 108 Points |
| 4. | Ferrari | 97 Points |
| 5. | Mercedes | 69 Points |
Form Guide:
Last Four Years at Valencia
| VET | WEB | BUT | HAM | ALO | RAI | ROS | MSC | |
| Starts | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Classified Finishes | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Retirements | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Best Result | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 15 |
| Best Grid Slot | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 8 |
| Average Finish | 2.7 | 8.0 | 7.3 | 2.5 | 5.3 | 3.0 | 7.5 | 16.0 |
| Average Grid Slot | 3.0 | 6.8 | 8.5 | 2.3 | 7.0 | 5.0 | 8.8 | 11.5 |
| Number of Podiums | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Pole Positions | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fastest Laps | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Current Form (Last Five Races)
| Sebastian Vettel | 67 points |
| Nico Rosberg | 67 points |
| Lewis Hamilton | 58 points |
| Mark Webber | 55 points |
| Fernando Alonso | 51 points |
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