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Fernando Alonso failed to add a collection of his world champion title. Alonso’s Ferrari as the team had to admit that their strategy was due to an error in the GP Abu Dhabi.

Coming to Abu Dhabi GP with the status of favorites to win, because when it was topped the standings with a good performance which won three of five final series, but Alonso ended up just to finish in seventh position.

These results make the success of Sebastian Vettel won the race even at the same time making sure the world title of the 2010 season. Alonso finally just finished runners-up this season.

What are harvested Alonso is very closely related to the strategy of Ferrari on the track, when instructed enter the pit. One calculation, two-time world champion and then back to the track behind Nico Rosberg and Vitaly Petrov who never could pass Alonso.

Here are three strategies namely alsan in error rivals mark (Mark Webber) with two cars (Felipe Massa and Alonso), ignoring the soft tire life and did not consider whether or not difficult to pass other cars on the track.

Mistakes were obviously very sad at the Ferrari which almost drove Alonso to be champion. But whatever the outcome stronghold ‘Horse Jingkrak’ insisted would remain united accept these results.

Ferrari stay one step further to deliver Fernando Alonso became the world champion of Formula 1 2010. Ferrari wants to do it with a simple: focus on yourself.

Alonso was in the forefront for the world champion this year. With one remaining series in Abu Dhabi, the Spaniard collected 246 points, eight ahead of Mark Webber and 15 of Sebastian Vettel.

There are a number of scenarios that could make the world champion Alonso. But instead of confusing clutter that scenario, the principal Ferrari, Stefano Domenicali, asking his troops focused on their own results and not take care of the other team.

To be a champion, Alonso needs to finish second stay in Abu Dhabi. But when Webber and Vettel failed to reap the maximum results, it could be a prerequisite for Alonso would be lighter.

“We must focus on the team itself. We do not need to make calculations difficult. We knew if we were in between the two Red Bull (Webber and Vettel), so that’s enough,” said Domenicali.

Fernando Alonso has the highest salary in Formula 1. Meanwhile former Ferrari driver, Kimi Raikkonen, despite having left the F1 is still the third highest salary listed owner.

F1 world champion in 2007 who now is a career in the World Rally Championship (WRC) received a salary of £ 13.1 million or approximately USD 182 billion more. With that number in the third position Kimi drivers who have the highest salary.

Meanwhile, Alonso is a substitute for a driver Kimi has the highest salary this season. As reported by Eurosport, the Spaniard was getting salary £ 24.6 million or around Rp 343 billion.

While the mainstay McLaren drivers, Lewis Hamilton has the same amount of salary that is 13.1 million pounds Kimi. However, this British rider came in second place because it is still active in F1 compared to Kimi.

Meanwhile, Alonso’s teammate, Felipe Massa in fourth position with a salary amounting to 11.5 million pounds or approximately USD 160 billion more. Meanwhile, world champion in 2009, Jenson Button was fifth after McLaren paid 7.4 million pounds.

Then how much salary provided by Mercedes GP for seven-time world champion, Michael Schumacher? Germany veteran racer was a salary of 6.6 million pounds or approximately USD 92 billion more and are in sixth position.

Ferrari does it mean to be a team that has the largest expenditures include salaries for drivers is 49.1 million pounds, or USD 684 billion more. While the second McLaren with expenditure amounting to 20.5 million pounds.

Self seven seasons in collaboration with Yamaha’s Valentino Rossi. Rossi has confirmed it is definitely migrated from Yamaha this season is complete.

The announcement was made directly by Yamaha Motor Co.., Ltd.. after the Czech Republic MotoGP race on Sunday (08/15/2010) night, ended. This means that next season will again defend Yamaha’s Rossi, who had escorted her to four world titles.

“On behalf of Yamaha Motor Group, I would like to express sincere gratitude for seven wonderful years we spent together. Valentino joined Yamaha in 2004 when Yamaha was struggling in the race after 11 seasons without a victory in the championship,” said Managing Director of Yamaha Motor Racing Lin Jarvis in the MotoGP site.

Rossi moved from Honda to Yamaha in 2004. He made his debut with that team perfectly, after winning the MotoGP victory in South Africa, the journey took the world title.

“His ability is amazing as her driver had won four MotoGP world title with us so far and help develop the Yamaha YZR-M1 MotoGP class reference to motorcycles.”

“There are a lot of experience and a wonderful victory, and we are very proud to have made history together. While we regret the decision to leave Vale, at the same time we have great respect for his decision to seek new challenges and we pray that tebaik for 2011 and beyond,” Jarvis explained.

Not yet discovered where Rossi will be anchored. However, recent rumors that Santer developed The Doctor will defend Ducati next season.

“For the remaining eight races in 2010, Valentino is still going to be a driver manufacturer, Yamaha. Therefore he will continue to receive full support us, and we hope to see him win a race ‘in blue’ before the season is over!” Jarvis exclaimed.

Fernando Alonso just managed to become the third fastest driver in the Hungarian GP qualifying. Mainstay Ferrari’s hopes of fortune can change when it starts.

In the qualifying session, held at the Hungaroring circuit on Saturday (07/31/2010), Alonso was in third position after the duet, Red Bull, Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber.

“I think our distance and Red Bull this weekend’s is big enough. We can maximize our potential, we’ve tried the best,” said Alonso after qualifying at the Autosport.

“Congratulations for Red Bull, they dominated the whole weekend and they deserve to start the front row,” added the Spanish rider passports again.

Though just a start in third position, Alonso is hoping to provide resistance. On the German GP last week, could prove Alonso appeared as though he started racing champion in the second start position.

“Hopefully tomorrow we can make it difficult for them in this race because everything went too easy,” Alonso determination.

“Start tomorrow is very important. We know very hard to catch up on this track. We are also aware of the strategy will play an important role. At the start, the first corner and the first lap the race is 60-70 per cent results,” he asserted.

Jorge Lorenzo did not start okay in the race. The celebration was even spotted one of the play the national anthem. But it does not reduce the sweetness of the results at Laguna Seca for Lorenzo to call it a remarkable victory.

Listed pole, Lorenzo immediately loses that position during the race, Monday (26/07/2010) at dawn, really begins. Got pushed back a few positions, Lorenzo was finally able to fix the rate.

After passing the drivers in front of him, Lorenzo managed to follow Dani Pedrosa who was leading. The Yamaha rider then managed to become the leading rider when Pedrosa fell. The first position is he awake till the end.

Lorenzo own victory sullied an incident. When standing on the podium a few moments before the submission of the top trophy, the organizer of playing the songs.

Instead of playing the national anthem of Spain, the country of origin Lorenzo, who then heard the national anthem instead of Italy, the home country of Valentino Rossi, Lorenzo’s teammate who finished third.

At that Lorenzo seemed confused, though still showing off a smile. With a straight face face tingle, he turned to the left where Rossi is located. Both shrugged his shoulders, holding his laughter before finally playing the national anthem was repeated sessions.

However, this does not reduce happiness Lorenzo. He probably should start with less okay and no one nationality song is playing. But since the victory at the top of the standings increasingly confirms, Lorenzo surefire absurdly happy.

Although stay in the first on start position at the U.S. MotoGP, Jorge Lorenzo did not lose vigilance. Two rider Casey Stoner and Dani Pedrosa will be assessed toughest competitor. In the U.S. MotoGP qualifying taking place Sunday (07/25/2010) 1999 numbered rider clocked one minute was 20.978 seconds. He became the only rider who has a record time of under 1 minute 21 seconds.

Pole for Lorenzo’s clearly a good capital for his first victory in the land of Uncle Sam. This is also the fifth pole Lorenzo achieved in the last five races. But the pole did not make the Yamaha was too confident.

There are two drivers are assessed by Lorenzo would make trouble in the race that was held Monday (07/26/2010) pm dawn because Dani (Pedrosa) and Casey (Stoner) is very tough. In later races, Stoner will start from second position temporarily from Pedrosa finished fourth. “Duel” between Lorenzo vs. Stoner’s even reflected in the qualifying session.

Back racing after a 1.5-month absence due to a broken leg did not reduce the brilliance of Valentino Rossi. Fourth place finish with a remarkable struggle is not bad.

Rossi suffered misfortune at the Italian GP free practice six weeks ago. MotoGP/500 cc world champion seven times it fell from his bike and suffered a broken bone in his right leg.

By the doctor, convicted Rossi must sidelined for four months. But faster than expected, 31-year-old Italian man was healed more quickly and could race in this weekend’s German MotoGP.

Notes before the race quite convincing. Fiat Yamaha rider was in seventh position in the first free practice, the third in the second free practice and qualifying fifth.

After the start of the race, Rossi had slipped two strips to the seventh position. But like his usual style, he slowly crept upward. Stoppage of the race due to an accident three drivers did not prevent stroke Rossi.

Suddenly, Rossi was in fourth position behind Dani Pedrosa, Jorge Lorenzo and Casey Stoner. Seizing the top three among the Stoner Rossi exclaimed lasted for several laps.

Rossi had time to master the three positions, which means the podium, for a few moments. But Rossi has not been lucky this time. In the last corner, Stoner pass and take the third position.

Although just a fourth place finish, this result was not bad for Rossi. With the right foot is still recovering and motorcycles, heavy, The Doctor claimed in pain when cornering, especially cornering to the right. But certainly not disappointing fourth place finish. This result also fits with the target before the race Rossi who was aiming for fourth position.

One other positive thing from the return of Rossi is running the race of the more exciting. Rossi’s presence that has not recovered 100 percent remain vigilant and make the competitors were forced out his best performance.

Michael Schumacher has more motivation to carry out next week’s German Grand Prix. Mercedes Grand Prix racing driver is hoping his country proud. Schumacher still having trouble so far after undergoing his first season comeback after retiring for about four years. The best results are obtained Schumacher is fourth in Spain and Turkey.

Next weekend, the German advance to the F1 calendar, tepanya Hockenheimring. “For every German driver, the German GP is a very special moment. Especially for me, this is the first time I get off at Hockenheim as the Mercedes driver and I am very much looking forward to this moment,” Schumacher wrote on his personal website.

“I’ll race across the Mercedes Grandstand, in front of all employees, relationships, and also a member of Mercedes-Benz is an emotional moment,” said former Benneton and Ferrari’s drivers.

“No matter how long you’ve worked, for me the chance to appear in front of his own supporters is something different. At Hockenheim I strive to provide the best, jug abagi my fans – especially for the race later on – will give full support,” light of the seven times world champion.

From the German GP last five, 41-year-old drivers is three times managed to become champion. Was another result is that once the fifth and seventh positions.

Michael Schumacher was not satisfied with the results of the Australian GP qualifying. He felt the speed of other drivers is blocked and try to find clarity of regulations from the FIA race director Charlie Whiting. Seven positions are occupied in the qualifying session makes Schumi disappointed. Mercedes Grand Prix racing driver because the judge himself was inhibited by Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton in the number of points in qualification.

Schumacher’s dissatisfaction has even made himself a direct protest to Alonso after the qualifying session. Seven-time world champion was also directly facing Whiting.

“In my last attempt, I simply slowed down by him (Alonso). I asked him if his team has been instructed so and he said no,” Schumacher said in Autosport. “I immediately talked with Charlie about it because I wanted to know how the rules here, and whether the rules have changed. I said (to Whiting) should know what it is okay and what not,” said the German driver further.  Schumacher then admitted that something similar happened in the Q2 session. The difference now is that which hinders Hamilton racing for McLaren.

“When you’re behind, you tried your best, as I’m doing right now, and then someone holding you back, it was clearly uncomfortable,” complained Schumacher.