The celebrations for Nico Rosberg started in Malaysia, where he visited title sponsor PETRONAS after becoming the 2016 Formula 1 World Champion.
2016 Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – Yas Marina Circuit
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Formula 1Opinion
Ocon and Wehrlein differ on opinion after Abu Dhabi clash
by Paul Hensbyby Paul HensbyFollowing their late race clash in Abu Dhabi, both Esteban Ocon and Pascal Wehrlein had different opinions on the incident.
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2016 Formula 1 Season: Championship Standings after the Yas Marina Circuit
by Paul Hensbyby Paul HensbyNico Rosberg clinched his first World Drivers’ Championship crown after finishing second to Lewis Hamilton in the season ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday.
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Kevin Magnussen ended his Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after just five laps to draw a close to his Renault career as he moves to Haas in 2017.
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Williams’ Rob Smedley: “It’s not where we really want to be”
by Paul Hensbyby Paul HensbyAfter a disappointing conclusion to the 2016 Formula 1 season, Rob Smedley admitted Williams Martini Racing were just not quick enough during the year.
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Honda’s Yusuke Hasegawa: “I am very proud of the achievements”
by Paul Hensbyby Paul HensbyHonda’s Yusuke Hasagawa felt there were positives to take away from the 2016 Formula 1 season after seeing Fernando Alonso clinch a point in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.
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Eric Boullier admitted the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was all about Jenson Button, and he was disappointed his race lasted only twelve laps on Sunday.
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Toro Rosso’s Franz Tost: “This was definitely not our weekend”
by Megan Cantleby Megan CantleFranz Tost, was disappointed with the double retirement that his Toro Rosso team suffered at this weekend’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
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Daniil Kvyat: “It’s like my whole season has been summed up in one race weekend!”
by Megan Cantleby Megan CantleThe young Russian driver had a terrible weekend at the 2016 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, suffering a retirement due to a gearbox failure.
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Jolyon Palmer felt Renault had good pace in Abu Dhabi but extreme tyre degradation and a clash with Carlos Sainz Jr compromised his day.
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Sauber’s Monisha Kaltenborn: “It was all about securing tenth”
by Paul Hensbyby Paul HensbyMonisha Kaltenborn admitted her delight to see Sauber clinch tenth place in the Constructors’ Championship ahead of Manor in Abu Dhabi.
Fred Vasseur was hoping for a much better end to the season than what unfolded for the Renault team in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.
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Valtteri Bottas: “It is a shame to end the season like this”
by Paul Hensby
by Paul Hensby
A suspension failure after just six laps ended Valtteri Bottas’ Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, and he admitted it was a shame his 2016 season came to an end like this.
Jenson Button’s 305th and final Grand Prix ended early when a suspension failure on his McLaren curtailed his day after just twelve laps.
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Carlos Sainz Jr: “I’m very happy and proud of my season overall”
by Megan Cantle
by Megan Cantle
Despite suffering a retirement at this weekend’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Scuderia Toro Rosso driver Carlos Sainz Jr admits he is pleased with his overall performance throughout the season.
Felipe Nasr felt a clash with Esteban Ocon left him unable to better sixteenth position in the season ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.