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2013 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix report
Some days one driver is just in a different class to the rest of the grid. Today was one of those days for Sebastian Vettel. In fact, his drive in…
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2013 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix report
Some days one driver is just in a different class to the rest of the grid. Today was one of those days for Sebastian Vettel. In fact, his drive in…
Opinion
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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – day two
The media centre is usually a quiet place apart from the occasional round of applause when one of the radio broadcasters stops a very loud transmission. One in particular takes…
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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – day one
It was never really in doubt whether Kimi Räikkönen would turn up in Abu Dhabi or not because if he didn’t he would be in breach of contract. Or was…
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The teenagers are coming
Those of us who recognise that we are getting older have also observed that everyone else appears to be getting younger. I recently consulted a doctor who, clearly aware of…
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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – prologue
You will struggle to find two places more different than India and the United Arab Emirates. As you wait in line for the Dubai passport control you notice adverts lining…
F1
Vettel vs Fangio
Sebastian Vettel is a remarkable young man. Not so long ago he was staring adoringly at bedroom posters of Michael Schumacher. Now he’s a four-time world champion, at 26. Like…
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I was there when… 2010 Abu Dhabi GP
The air was ripe with the pop of champagne corks – and the desperate yelps of Kai Ebel, a German TV presenter with a spectacularly lurid wardrobe. Right now he…
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