Michael Schumacher said he spun of his own accord on lap one, triggering the crash that put him out.
2010 F1 season articles archive
2010 F1 Season
Alguersuari surprised to end 14-race points drought
Toro Rosso race review
Posted onJaime Alguersuari finished in the points for the first time since the Spanish Grand Prix – but said he’s “not sure” how he did it.
Barrichello pleased with “huge move” on Sutil
Williams race review
Posted onBarrichello’s pass on Sutil helped Williams secure their sixth place in the constructors’ championship.
No points again in last race
Force India race review
Posted onForce India failed to capitalise on Williams not scoring in Abu Dhabi.
Peter Sauber praises team for 2010 recovery
Sauber race review
Posted onPeter Sauber paid tribute to his team after they rebounded from a difficult first half of the season.
Two wing failures for Trulli
Lotus race review
Posted onUnlucky Jarno Trulli had front and rear wing failures on his Lotus during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Glock chases Trulli before gearbox failure
Virgin race review
Posted onGearbox failure ended Timo Glock’s race in Abu Dhabi.
HRT beat Virgin to 11th
HRT race review
Posted onBruno Senna finished just 3.8s behind Lucas di Grassi’s Virgin in Abu Dhabi.
From third to champion: Vettel matches Farina and Raikkonen
Abu Dhabi GP stats and facts
Posted onVettel is the third F1 driver to win the title having been in third place going into the final round.
Branson to honour “air steward” bet with Lotus
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onRichard Branson will dress up as an air steward after Virgin lost to Lotus in the constructors’ championship.
How Alonso lost the championship in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix analysis
Posted onFerrari snatched defeat from the jaws of victory in Abu Dhabi.
Vettel grabs title as Alonso and Webber falter
2010 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix review
Posted onSebastian Vettel is the 2010 Formula 1 world champion after winning the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Vettel unaware of championship position until last lap
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onSebastian Vettel said his team kept him in the dark about how close he was to winning the championship.
Vettel wins world title in final round
Championship points after Abu Dhabi
Posted onFinal 2010 F1 championship standings in full
2010 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix result
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix result
Posted onSebastian Vettel claimed the world championship by winning the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Sebastian Vettel becomes youngest ever F1 champion
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onSebastian Vettel has become the youngest driver ever to win the Formula 1 world championship.
Rate the race: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Debates and polls
Posted onWhat did you think of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix? Rate the race and share your opinion here.
Alonso poised to wrap up title
Abu Dhabi GP pre-race analysis
Posted onWith a precious eight-point championship lead and his closest rival behind him on the grid, the cards are stacked in Fernando Alonso’s favour.
Vettel pulls out half second gap on Webber
Abu Dhabi GP qualifying analysis
Posted onHaving been the most closely matched drivers in qualifying all year, a crucial gap opened up between the Red Bull pair.
Webber: “I just couldn’t get the pace”
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onMark Webber said he simply didn’t have the pace to qualify any higher than fifth for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.