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About the Abu Dhabi GP

Length 5.554 km
Laps 55 (305.470 Km)

ABU DHABI FORECAS
Friday Hi 33°C / 91°F Severe T-storms Lo 28°C / 82°F
Saturday Hi 33°C / 91°F Partly Cloudy Lo 28°C / 82°F
Sunday Hi 32°C / 90°F Partly Cloudy Lo27°C / 81°F


Button aiming to end season in style

World champion Jenson Button says his sights are set on ending the season in style in Abu Dhabi this weekend, even though he has already wrapped up the title.
The Brawn GP driver clinched the crown in Brazil, when rivals Rubens Barrichello and Sebastian Vettel failed to score the points they needed to keep the championship race open to this weekend's race.
However, even though his main job is done, Button is keen to not ease off this weekend - as he targets a strong end to his campaign.
"It's a fantastic feeling to be going into the final race having achieved my ambition of winning the drivers' championship and with the team having wrapped up the constructors' championship in Brazil," explained Button.
"We want to finish the season in style with a great result but we can be a little more relaxed in our approach to the weekend."
Although the Yas Marina circuit is new to everyone, Button is sure that it will help deliver an exciting end to the season.
"It's always fun to try a new race track, particularly one which looks as unique as Yas Marina with the unusual pitlane exit and the day/night race," he said. "I'm sure Abu Dhabi is going to host an exciting weekend and a great finale to the 2009 Formula 1 season."

Autosport.

Jesus.

Trulli, STFU!!! Dbag.

Position /Time /Gap
1 L. Hamilton (McLaren) 1:43.939
2 J. Button (Brawn GP) /1:44.035 /0.096
3 S. Vettel (Red Bull) /1:44.153 /0.214
4 R. Barrichello (Brawn GP) /1:44.207 /0.268
5 N. Heidfeld (BMW Sauber) /1:44.667 /0.728
6 S. Buemi (Toro Rosso) /1:44.687 /0.748
7 A. Sutil (Force India) /1:44.688 /0.749
8 M. Webber (Red Bull) /1:44.805 /0.866
9 J. Alguersuari (Toro Rosso) /1:44.955 /1.016
10 J. Trulli (Toyota) /1:44.958 /1.019
11 R. Kubica (BMW Sauber) /1:44.988 /1.049
12 H. Kovalainen (McLaren) /1:45.123 /1.184
13 N. Rosberg (Williams) /1:45.649 /1.710
14 K. Nakajima (Williams) /1:45.679 /1.740
15 K. Raikkonen (Ferrari) /1:45.704 /1.765
16 F. Alonso (Renault) /1:45.865 /1.926
17 V. Liuzzi (Force India) /1:46.239 /2.300
18 G. Fisichella (Ferrari) /1:46.267 /2.328
19 K. Kobayashi (Toyota) /1:46.364 /2.425
20 R. Grosjean (Renault) /1:46.411 /2.472

I watched free practice a few moments ago and can't say that I'm thrilled over the architecture of the circuit. The asphalt covered run-off areas are too forgiving and will make for some very sloppy overtaking attempts by drivers. Penalty for getting off the track should be higher -- gravel or grass should cover areas around the track.

Complete lack of rythm, totally unspiring track as with 90% of the Tilke tracks, ugly surroundings, everything looks too artificial...crap circuit.

Position/Time/Gap
1 H. Kovalainen (McLaren) 1:41.307
2 L. Hamilton (McLaren) /1:41.504 /0.197
3 J. Button (Brawn GP) /1:41.541 /0.234
4 S. Vettel (Red Bull) /1:41.591 /0.284
5 K. Kobayashi (Toyota) /1:41.636 /0.329
6 S. Buemi (Toro Rosso) /1:41.683 /0.376
7 M. Webber (Red Bull) /1:41.684 /0.377
8 R. Barrichello (Brawn GP) /1:41.831 /0.524
9 N. Rosberg (Williams) /1:41.931 /0.624
10 K. Raikkonen (Ferrari) /1:41.987 /0.680
11 A. Sutil (Force India) /1:42.180 /0.873
12 K. Nakajima (Williams) /1:42.245 /0.938
13 N. Heidfeld (BMW Sauber) /1:42.278 /0.971
14 J. Trulli (Toyota) /1:42.409 /1.102
15 V. Liuzzi (Force India) /1:42.530 /1.223
16 F. Alonso (Renault) /1:42.782 /1.475
17 G. Fisichella (Ferrari) /1:42.932 /1.625
18 R. Grosjean (Renault) /1:43.021 /1.714
19 J. Alguersuari (Toro Rosso) /1:43.022 /1.715
20 R. Kubica (BMW Sauber) /1:43.708 /2.401

mehh .. I don't want to sound patriotic but some comments are harsh. This island was nothing 2 years ago. at least appreciate the effort spent to make it happen.