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Topic: Brazilian Grand Prix

Sebastian Vettel weaves his way through to the F1 championship

Facing the wrong way at the beginning of the Brazilian Grand Prix was definitely not what Sebastian Vettel wanted after the German was asked by his Red Bull team to just keep his car 'on the black stuff'. Clive Mason / Getty Images

Nov 25, 2012

Securing the drivers' title in Brazil was anything but straightforward for the German, just like it was all season, writes Graham Caygill. Read Article Sebastian Vettel weaves his way through to the F1 championship

Sebastian Vettel wins Formula One title after finishing sixth in Brazil

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 25: Sebastian Vettel of Germany and Red Bull Racing celebrates in parc ferme as he finishes in sixth position and clinches the drivers world championship during the Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix at the Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace on November 25, 2012 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** 156934319.jpg

Nov 25, 2012

Fernando Alonso's second place is in vain as Red Bull Racing driver becomes youngest three-time winner of World Drivers' Championship. Read Article Sebastian Vettel wins Formula One title after finishing sixth in Brazil

Ferrari hope that history does not repeat itself in Brazil

Lewis Hamilton sneaked into fifth place in Brazil in 2008 to deny Ferrari's Felipe Massa the drivers' title on home turf. Oliver Multhaup / AP Photo

Nov 24, 2012

Three times they have lost the championship in Brazil, and the Tifosi look set for more heartache.  Read Article Ferrari hope that history does not repeat itself in Brazil

Vettel fourth in qualifying at Brazilian Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton topped the pole one last time for McLaren yesterday. He moves to the Mercedes team next season. Clive Mason / Getty Images

Nov 24, 2012

Red Bull driver feels he could have done better while title rival Alonso is eighth on the grid. Read Article Vettel fourth in qualifying at Brazilian Grand Prix

 

Michael Schumacher to step back into the shadows

At Mercedes, Michael Schumacher could not replicate the success he had with past teams, especially Ferrari. Ker Robertson / Getty Images

Nov 23, 2012

The legendary Formula One driver bids a final adieu, writes Gary Meenaghan from Sao Paulo. Read Article Michael Schumacher to step back into the shadows

 

Charles Pic to join Caterham next year

Charles Pic like Caterham's ambitions. Tom Gandolfini / AFP

Nov 23, 2012

Sauber confirm Esteban Gutierrez as drivers look ahead to 2013. Read Article Charles Pic to join Caterham next year

 

End of an era at Sauber for Sergio Perez

Sergio Perez will join Jenson Button at McLaren next year. Luca Bruno / AP Photo

Nov 22, 2012

Formula One driver cannot wait to join McLaren and challenge for the title next year. Read Article End of an era at Sauber for Sergio Perez

 

Brazilian Grand Prix: Sao Paulo is a far cry from Abu Dhabi

Michael Schumacher, centre, the seven-time world champion, will be competing in his last ever Formula One race. He is flanked by Sebastian Vettel, left, and Fernando Alonso, both two-time world champions. Orlando Kissner / AFP

Nov 22, 2012

These two cities could not be more different from each other, but an F1 title clash too similar to that of 2010 is likely, writes Gary Meenaghan. Read Article Brazilian Grand Prix: Sao Paulo is a far cry from Abu Dhabi

 

McLaren team principal committed to Bahrain Grand Prix

Martin Whitmarsh, the McLaren Formula One team principal, reckons it is more dangerous to drive in Brazil than Bahrain. Aly Song Pool / EPA

Apr 14, 2012

Martin Whitmarsh says none of his staff at McLaren have any fears of participating in the race even as other teams express concern over the political situation in the Kingdom. Read Article McLaren team principal committed to Bahrain Grand Prix

 

F1 drivers have a reluctance to put their feet up and rest

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Dec 08, 2011

Training and exercise are high on the list of plans for the F1 fraternity during the off-season. Read Article F1 drivers have a reluctance to put their feet up and rest

 

No conspiracy theory in Mark Webber's Brazil success

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Nov 29, 2011

The thoroughly deserved victory by the Red Bull driver was the highlight of the Brazilian Grand Prix, reviews Gary Meenaghan Read Article No conspiracy theory in Mark Webber's Brazil success

 

Legend of Ayrton Senna casts a long shadow over countrymen

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Nov 28, 2011

Brazil has not had a Formula One world champion since 1991 and that wait does not look likely to end any time soon. Read Article Legend of Ayrton Senna casts a long shadow over countrymen

 

Changing lanes for an upgrade at Interlagos

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Nov 26, 2011

Interlagos, the host track of the Brazilian Grand Prix, appears destined for a major overhaul that will see the entire pit lane shifted to the opposite side of the circuit from 2013. Read Article Changing lanes for an upgrade at Interlagos

 

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Bombs tear through Baghdad in Iraq's bloodiest day for months

An Iraqi woman passes by the scene of a car bomb attack in the Kamaliyah neighborhood, a predominantly Shiite area of eastern Baghdad, Iraq, Monday, May 20, 2013. A wave of car bombings across Baghdad's Shiite neighborhoods and in the southern city of Basra killed and wounded scores of people, police said. (AP Photo/ Hadi Mizban) *** Local Caption *** APTOPIX Mideast Iraq Violence.JPEG-0eeba.jpg

Day of bloodshed in Shiite neighbourhoods kills 86, with Prime Minister Maliki moving to allay fears of resurgence of sectarian conflict that killed tens of thousands.  Bombs tear through Baghdad in Iraq's bloodiest day for months

In pictures: Dubai in top 10 fastest rising property markets in the world

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Discover where Dubai sits in the top 10 fastest growing property markets in the world, and who the emirate is beating.  In pictures: Dubai in top 10 fastest rising property markets in the world

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Operation Hawksbill swings into action

The mother Hawksbill turtle on her way back to sea after laying eggs on Saadiyat beachfront yesterday. She is the first sea turtle to nest on the island at the start of the season. Photo Courtesy Tourism Development Investment Company

Saadiyat is renowned for its hotels and beach clubs, but it is also a vital breeding ground for the endangered sea turtle.  Operation Hawksbill swings into action

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