Abu Dhabi - Sprint Race Quotes

Driver & Team Standings after Abu Dhabi

Davide Valsecchi has solidified his championship lead with a brilliant drive to victory this evening in Abu Dhabi, claiming the win with a measured but aggressive run from seventh on the grid.

Abu Dhabi Race 2 - Result

Lucas di Grassi was thrilled to have driven the brand-new Virgin Racing car on-track for the first time at Silverstone on Friday. The Brazilian debutant completed 36 laps of the Stowe circuit in front of excited team members and invited guests before the Sheffield outfit joins the second official pre-season test in Jerez next week.             

The Cosworth CA2010 engine passed the first test of racking up 1,200 kilometres (745 miles) during Valencia testing this week as the Northamptonshire-based company returns to Formula 1.

Abu Dhabi - Race 2 Grid

Kamui Kobayashi is pleased with the environment at Sauber as he prepares for his first full season in Formula 1. After racing in the final two events of last year and scoring three points in Abu Dhabi, the Japanese driver drove the brand-new C29 for the first time in Valencia on Tuesday.