![]() Track temperature was an interesting factor last year. It will be interesting to see how the surface has evolved in the 12 months since we were last there. The asphalt was very new, meaning that it was very smooth and dark. The desert location meant there was a lot of sand on the surface at the beginning of the weekend, and this was a contributory cause of graining. The track layout is certainly challenging with a long straight which presents a good overtaking opportunity heading into turn eight. ![]() Hirohide Hamashima – Bridgestone Director of Motorsport Tyre Development:“Last year was the first time we visited Abu Dhabi and we learnt a lot about the circuit on that first weekend. Although it is November, the desert heat and dust will still place a strain on engine, especially for those teams who are near or at the end of their allocations. There are still four drivers in with a chance of securing the title, with Red Bull dearly wishing to add the drivers crown to their first manufacturers title.įrom a technical standpoint the long straights, combined with tight corner radius makes for some heavy braking zones and will reward teams with good top speed performance. The final round of the 2010 championship returns to the Middle East, with teams having had only a week since the last race in Brazil. The final round of the 2010 F1 World Championship sees the teams return to the heat of Abu Dhabi
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