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he ever spiraling spat between Mercedes team-mates Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg has placed the Brackley outfit at the precipice of unravelling its decisive advantage.

Old wounds between the pair opened up at Spa when Rosberg collected Hamilton on lap 2 with the latter suffering a puncture and eventually submitting into retirement.

Publicly, as in the points table, Rosberg appears to be winning the war with Hamilton making all manner of destabilising accusations against his partner.

There appears to be no easy solution for Mercedes hierarchy with team boss Toto Wolff and non-executive chairman overseeing a volatile situation that appears like it will decline further rather than improve any time soon.

Heading to the Italian Grand Prix at the fabled Monza circuit where there is no substitute for brute power, Mercedes would appear to have the race at its mercy.

Those may be famous last words given the magnitude of the mutiny from within.

It appears that no amount of lecturing from team management can mend the rift between the two Mercedes combatants.

The more the friction between Hamilton and Rosberg lasts, the better chance the likes of Daniel Ricciardo has of coming through and snatching an unlikely title.

A bit like when Kimi Raikkonen came through to claim the 2007 world championship, stealing the crown from the then feuding McLaren pair of Hamilton and Fernando Alonso.

The art of living dangerously

5 EDITORIAL/CONTENTS

10 CIRCUIT GUIDE

12 ENTRY LIST AND SEASON

STATISTICS

14 PREVIOUS WINNERS

16 CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS

18 INFINITI RED BULL RACING

19 SCUDERIA FERRARI

20 MCLAREN MERCEDES

21 LOTUS F1 TEAM

22 MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS F1 TEAM

23 SAUBER F1 TEAM

24 SAHARA FORCE INDIA F1 TEAM

25 WILLIAMS

26 SCUDERIA TORO ROSSO

27 CATERHAM F1 TEAM

28 MARUSSIA F1 TEAM

30 RECENT CHAMPIONS

33 TV TIMES

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FLASHBACK

ITALIAN GRAND PRIX 2001Colombia’s Juan Pablo Montoya came through to win an emotionally charged Italian Grand Prix...9

COVER STORY

TWO CARS GO TO WARIts fast becoming one of the most gripping, bitter and acrimonious rivalries ever to grace Formula 1...7

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ts fast becoming one of the most gripping, bitter and acrimonious rivalries ever to grace Formula 1.

Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg’s much publicised clash at the Belgian Grand Prix has confirmed the gloves are most definitely off in this year’s title race. The clash has also ensured this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix is one of the most eagerly anticipated, as the F1 world awaits a reaction.

Its been a rivalry which has threatened to explode all season, beginning with the pair pushing each other to the limit in a battle for the victory at Bahrain, before simmering with incidents in Spain and Rosberg’s alleged deliberate crash to secure pole at Monaco.

However, the lid well and truly came off at Spa causing alarm bells to ring loudly at Mercedes’ headquarters, especially with Red Bull’s Daniel Ricciardo rapidly closing the gap after recording a third win in Belgium.

Plenty of words have been exchanged

Two cars go to war: Mercedes duo set for Monza showdownI

since the now infamous clash between the Mercedes duo on lap two at Spa which effectively ended the Brit’s race after picking up a puncture.

Having been angered and left red faced by the incident which cost the team valuable championship points, Mercedes called a crisis meeting with its drivers last Friday.

The up shot of the clear the air talks will please the armchair fans with the team confirming they will continue to let their drivers race each other.

However, Mercedes bosses flexed their muscles by laying the blame for the clash firmly at the door of Rosberg, who has been reportedly handed a six figure fine. The championship leader also acknowledged his responsibility in the incident and apologised to Hamilton.

“During this meeting, Nico acknowledged his responsibility for the contact that occurred on lap two of the Belgian Grand Prix and apologised for this error of judgement,” read a team statement.

“Suitable disciplinary measures have

been taken for the incident.“Mercedes-Benz remains committed to

hard, fair racing because this is the right way to win world championships. It is good for the team, for the fans and for Formula 1.

“Lewis and Nico understand and accept the team’s number one rule: there must be no contact between the team’s cars on track.

“It has been made clear that another such incident will not be tolerated. But Nico and Lewis are our drivers and we believe in them.

“They remain free to race for the 2014 FIA Formula 1 world championship.”

Mercedes may have taken a firm stance by once again stating that another collision between the two will not be tolerated, but it remains to be seen just how they can police this rivalry which has the potential to escalate.

While the meeting was held to clear the air, deep down behind the scenes both drivers know that the damage to their relationship and trust is beyond repair, adding yet further spice to this weekend’s race.

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Lewis Hamilton’s View

Hamilton has shown a range of emotions in the fallout of the Spa clash but there is no doubt the incident hurt him emotionally and in the title race, having slipped 29 points behind his team-mate.

The 2008 world champion was furious after the incident before being angered further following the allegation that Rosberg claimed he crashed into him on purpose to prove a point.

However, now Mercedes has chosen to side with him after pointing the finger of blame at Rosberg, Hamilton can take some solace from that. In many ways, he may feel now that he has the upper hand in this championship battle from a team support standpoint.

Heading into this weekend, Hamilton revealed that despite the incident, he can still work alongside Rosberg.

“There is a deep foundation that still exists for me and Nico to work from, in spite of our difficult times and differences,” said Hamilton in a statement on his personal website.

“We have the greatest team, and the strongest group of individuals who have worked their hands to the bone to give us the best car you see us racing today.

“It’s important that we never forget that and give them the results they deserve.”

“Nico and I accept that we have both made mistakes and I feel it would be wrong to point fingers and say which one is worse than the other,” he said.

“What’s important is how we rise as a team from these situations. We win and we lose together and, as a team, we will emerge stronger.”

With that being said deep down Hamilton will be desperate to beat his team-mate at Monza this weekend to restore some parity in the championship race. Just how desperate he will be remains to be seen.

Nico Rosberg’s View

Likewise Nico Rosberg’s involvement in causing the clash just goes to show how much Hamilton has got under his skin this season.

The German has rarely shown his emotions on track priding himself on being cool both in and outside the car, so to make contact in the manner he did with Hamilton at Spa was out of character.

He described the clash as a racing incident shortly after the chequered flag at Spa, however he has since accepted the

blame for the collision.When analysing his comments from the

Mercedes crisis meeting, it is clear Rosberg has been reprimanded but remains resolute and fully intends to continue to fight hardsfor his maiden title.

“In the days since the Belgian Grand Prix in Spa, I have spent a lot of time thinking about what happened during the race and discussing it with the team,” said Rosberg.

“I have already expressed my regret about the incident but, after meeting with Toto, Paddy and Lewis, I wish to go a step further and describe it as an error of judgement on my part.

“The number one rule for us as team-mates is that we must not collide, but that is exactly what happened.

“For that error of judgement, I apologise to Lewis and the team. I also want to say sorry to the fans who were deprived of our battle for the lead in Belgium.”

“Lewis and I have been given clear instructions about how we race each other.

“As drivers, we have a clear responsibility to the team, the fans of the sport, our partners and Mercedes-Benz to deliver clean racing. We take that responsibility very seriously.

“I look forward to concluding the season with hard, fair competition on and off track

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Colombia’s Juan Pablo Montoya came through to win an emotionally charged Italian Grand Prix held just days after the horrific 9/11 terrorist attack on America.

As a mark of respect many of the drivers and teams paid tribute to the victims of the disaster by running black pieces of bodywork on the cars.

Coupled with the fallout of the terror attacks, emotions were running high in the paddock with the race taking place just a week after Italian Alex Zanardi suffered a life threatening crash in a CART race

at the Lausitzing.In qualifying, Montoya blitzed the famous

Monza circuit to secure the all important pole position by three tenths of a second from Ferrari’s Rubens Barrichello and Michael Schumacher.

Prior to the race Schumacher tried to organise a pact with the drivers to ensure the opening lap of the race was treated like a lap under the Safety Car. However, he was unable to secure the support from the entire paddock.

Come the race Montoya led Barrichello

into the first corner but the Brazilian soon passed the Williams driver for the lead on lap eight.

Barrichello, who electedto compelte a two stop strategy, suffered a problem with a fuel hose at his first stop which saw him lose the lead and advantage to Montoya.

A late charge saw Barrichello catch and pass Ralf Schumacher for second but he couldn’t stop Montoya from taking the win. Michael Schumacher endured a rare lonely race in fourth.

Italian Grand Prix 2001

FLASHBACK

right up to the final lap of the season in Abu Dhabi.”

While Rosberg has taken the blame, he still harbours the most important factor in all of this which is a healthy points lead that will only become increasingly more valuable as the races tick by.

With Mercedes reiterating that any repeat of this incident will not be tolerated, it will be fascinating to see just how far Hamilton and Rosberg will push the boundaries in search of the coveted F1 world championship.

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AUTODROMO DI MONZA CIRCUIT GUIDESetup

Monza will see the highest straight line

speeds of any circuit on the calendar. However, there is still a compromise to be found between drag and downforce. Drivers must achieve high exit speeds from the final corner, the Parabolica, and carrying that momentum all the way down the long start / finish straight into Turn One. The higher the exit speed and the better that momentum is maintained, the greater peak speed on the straight will be.

The new Hybrid formula introduced for 2014 has produced Power Units which accelerate right through the range, meaning that speed can be built all the way to the end of the straight - whereas in previous years in may have flattened off a little.

Interestingly, though, what has been seen so far in 2014 demonstrates that top speed is not necessarily defined by the length of a straight - but by the exit speed carried out of the preceding corner.

When assessing wing choices for Monza, the differential between low and high drag in terms of ultimate lap time is surprisingly flat. Of course, top speed is important due to the length and quantity of straights.

However, the exit of the Parabolica, plus the requirements of the Ascari and Lesmo Curves, call for good apex speed - which indicates a need for downforce.

This creates an interesting dynamic in

terms of where you are racing in the pack - one that is very difficult to optimise and will see drivers trialling various options in practice.

If two cars of equal performance are set up with a 20 km/h difference in straight line speed, however, the driver with less drag will always be able to make his way past.

More often than not, this will lead teams to adopt the low drag philosophy in order to avoid being swallowed up in the race.

Engine Alongside Spa, Monza sits at the very

peak of the scale in terms of the demands placed on engines. Sustaining full throttle for a large portion of the lap, the engines run within a very different operating regime to that seen at most other venues - high loads and high RPM for extended periods of time. At these circuits and at this point in the season, those who are treading a fine line in terms of engine life cycle may well suffer.

Tyres Previous seasons have seen a mixture of

one, two and even three stop strategies. However, this year’s allocation of the hard and medium compound remains the same as that of 2013, where almost the entire field adopted a one stop strategy.

The reason for nominating the two hardest

compounds is that potential top speeds at Monza are extremely high - potentially to the tune of 360 km/h with the 2014 Power Units - and are sustained for a significant period of time. The most durable rubber available is therefore required to cope with such forces.

One of the many interesting features of Monza is also the quantity of traction events - especially out of Turns Two and Five. Overtaking in these areas is often prevalent as a result, but this characteristic also places high demands on the rear tyres.

Conversely, the front tyres have a relatively low amount of energy worked through them - but spend a lot of time being cooled down by straight line air flow. Maintaining temperature in the front tyres is therefore a challenge and drivers are often seen weaving a lot to achieve this - particularly in qualifying.

Safety Cars Safety Car probability has traditionally

been relatively high at Monza in both wet and dry conditions - making appearances in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2011. Despite not featuring in either of the past two seasons, the characteristics of the circuit do lend themselves to incident - both in terms of the track action and reliability.

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2014 Formula 1 World Championship Entry List

Season Statistics

# Driver Team Chassis Engine

1 Sebastian VETTEL (DEU) Infiniti Red Bull Racing RB10 Renault

3 Daniel RICCIARDO (AUS) Infiniti Red Bull Racing RB10 Renault

44 Lewis HAMILTON (GBR) Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team W05 Mercedes

6 Nico ROSBERG (DEU) Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team W05 Mercedes

14 Fernando ALONSO (ESP) Scuderia Ferrari F14T Ferrari

7 Kimi RAIKKONEN (FIN) Scuderia Ferrari F14T Ferrari

8 Romain GROSJEAN (FRA) Lotus F1 Team E22 Renault

13 Pastor MALDONADO (VEN) Lotus F1 Team E22 Renault

22 Jenson BUTTON (GBR) McLaren Mercedes MP4-29 Mercedes

20 Kevin MAGNUSSEN (DEN) McLaren Mercedes MP4-29 Mercedes

27 Nico HULKENBERG (DEU) Sahara Force India F1 Team VJM07 Mercedes

11 Sergio PEREZ (MEX) Sahara Force India F1 Team VJM07 Mercedes

99 Adrian SUTIL (DEU) Sauber F1 Team C33 Ferrari

21 Esteban GUTIERREZ (MEX) Sauber F1 Team C33 Ferrari

25 Jean-Eric VERGNE (FRA) Scuderia Toro Rosso STR9 Renault

26 Danill KVYAT (RUS) Scuderia Toro Rosso STR9 Renault

19 Felipe MASSA (BRA) Williams Martini Racing FW36 Mercedes

77 Valtteri BOTTAS (FIN) Williams Martini Racing FW36 Mercedes

17 Jules BIANCHI (FRA) Marussia F1 Team MR03 Ferrari

4 Max CHILTON (GBR) Marussia F1 Team MR03 Ferrari

9 Marcus ERICSSON (SWE) Caterham F1 Team CT05 Renault

10 Andre LOTTERER (DEU) Caterham F1 Team CT05 Renault

Pole Positions

Driver Poles

Nico ROSBERG 7

Lewis HAMILTON 4

Felipe MASSA 1

Wins

Driver Wins

Lewis HAMILTON 5

Nico ROSBERG 4

Daniel RICCIARDO 3

Podiums

Driver Podiums

Nico ROSBERG 10

Lewis HAMILTON 9

Daniel RICCIARDO 6

Valtteri BOTTAS 4

Sebastian VETTEL 2

Fernando ALONSO 2

Kevin MAGNUSSEN 1

Jenson BUTTON 1

Sergio PEREZ 1

Race PenaltiesThere are no penalties for the Italian Grand Prix.

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RECENT ITALIAN GP WINNERSYear Driver Car Location

2013 Sebastian Vettel Red Bull Renault Monza

2012 Lewis Hamilton McLaren-Mercedes Monza

2011 Sebastian Vettel Red Bull-Renault Monza

2010 Fernando Alonso Ferrari Monza

2009 Rubens Barrichello Brawn-Mercedes Monza

2008 Sebastian Vettel Toro Rosso-Ferrari Monza

2007 Fernando Alonso McLaren-Mercedes Monza

2006 Michael Schumacher Ferrari Monza

2005 Juan Pablo Montoya McLaren-Mercedes Monza

2004 Rubens Barrichello Ferrari Monza


2002 Rubens Barrichello Ferrari Monza

2001 Juan Pablo Montoya Williams-BMW Monza


1999 Heinz-Harald Frentzen Jordan-Mugen-Honda Monza


1997 David Coulthard McLaren-Mercedes Monza


1995 Johnny Herbert Benetton-Renault Monza

1994 Damon Hill Williams-Renault Monza

1993 Damon Hill Williams-Renault Monza

1992 Ayrton Senna McLaren-Honda Monza

1991 Nigel Mansell Williams-Renault Monza

1990 Ayrton Senna McLaren-Honda Monza

1989 Alain Prost McLaren-Honda Monza

1988 Gerhard Berger Ferrari Monza

1987 Nelson Piquet Williams-Honda Monza

1986 Nelson Piquet Williams-Honda Monza

1985 Alain Prost McLaren-TAG Monza

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CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGSWORLD DRIVERS CHAMPIONSHIP

Pos Driver Nat Car Points

1 Nico Rosberg DEU Mercedes 220

2 Lewis Hamilton GBR Mercedes 191

3 Daniel Ricciardo AUS Red Bull-Renault 156

4 Fernando Alonso ESP Ferrari 121

5 Valtteri Bottas FIN Williams-Mercedes 110

6 Sebastian Vettel DEU Red Bull-Renault 98

7 Nico Hulkenberg DEU Force India-Mercedes 70

8 Jenson Button GBR McLaren-Mercedes 68

9 Felipe Massa BRA Williams-Mercedes 40

10 Kimi Raikkonen FIN Ferrari 39

11 Kevin Magnussen DEN McLaren-Mercedes 37

12 Sergio Perez MEX Force India-Mercedes 33

13 Jean-Eric Vergne FRA Toro Rosso-Renault 11

14 Romain Grosjean FRA Lotus-Renault 8

15 Daniil Kvyat RUS Toro Rosso-Renault 8

16 Jules Bianchi FRA Marussia-Ferrari 2

17 Adrian Sutil DEU Sauber-Ferrari 0

18 Marcus Ericsson SWE Caterham-Renault 0

19 Pastor Maldonado VEN Lotus-Renault 0

20 Esteban Gutierrez MEX Sauber-Ferrari 0

21 Max Chilton GBR Marussia-Ferrari 0

22 Kamui Kobayashi JPN Caterham-Renault 0

WORLD CONSTRUCTORS CHAMPIONSHIPPos Constructor Points

1 Mercedes 411

2 Red Bull-Renault 254

3 Ferrari 160

4 Williams-Mercedes 150

5 McLaren-Mercedes 105

6 Force India-Mercedes 103

7 Toro Rosso-Renault 19

8 Lotus-Renault 8

9 Marussia-Ferrari 2

10 Sauber-Ferrari 0

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Sebastian Vettel

TEAM: INFINITI RED BULL RACING CAR: RB10

Date of Birth: July 3, 1987Born: Heppenheim, GermanyF1 Debut: 2007 United States GPBest Championship Finish: 1st x4 2010-2013 2013 Championship Finish: 1st Career Highlights: Four-time F1 world champion 2010-2013, Youngest F1 Race winner 2008 Italian GP aged 21, 2006 F3 Euro Series runner-up, 2004 Formula BMW ADAC runner-up

FAST FACTS Last Round (Belgium), Q: 3rd F: 5th2013 Italian GP, Q: 1st F: 1st

F1 CAREER STATS Race Starts: 132Race Wins: 39 First Race Win: 2008 Italian GP

(Monza) Best Qualifying: 1st x45 Podiums: 64First Podium: 2008 Italian GP (Monza)Last Podium: 2014 Canadian GP

2014 SEASON Championship Position: 6thRace Starts: 12Race Results: (DNF,3,6,5,4,DNF, 3, DNF,5,4,7,5) Best Finish: 3rd (Malaysia, Canada) Average Race Finish: 4.7Retirement Rate: 25.0% DNF Mechanical: 3DNF Accident: 0Race Qualifying: (12,2,10,3,15,4, 3,12,2,6,2,3) Best Race Qualifying: 2nd (Malaysia, Great Britain, Hungary) Average Qualifying: 6.2

“Another victory from his team-mate Daniel

Ricciardo has heaped the pressure on Sebastian Vettel to perform. The

German will have a new chassis for the race this weekend. Vettel won his first grand prix at Monza and has won the event

three times.”

BAGMAN COMMENT

#1 LAST RACE: 5THITALIAN 2013: 1ST

LAST ROUND – BELGIUM (ROUND 12)Q: 3rd F: 5th

ITALIAN GP RECORD 2013: Q:Q: 1st F: 1st2012: Q: 5th F: 22nd2011: Q: 1st F: 1st2010: Q: 6th F: 4th2009: Q: 9th F: 8th2008: Q: 1st F: 1st2007: Q: 16th F: 18th

CAREER ITALIAN GP STATS Debut: 2007Starts: 7Finishes: 7Best Race Finish: 1st x3 (2013,2011, 2008)Best Qualifying: 1st (2013,2011,2008)Average Race Finish: 7.9Average Race Qualifying: 5.6

#3 LAST RACE: 1STITALIAN 2013: 7TH

TEAM: INFINITI RED BULL RACING CAR: RB10

Daniel Ricciardo Date of Birth: July 1, 1989Born: Perth, AustraliaF1 Debut: 2011 British GPBest Championship Finish: 14th 20132013 Championship Finish: 14th Career Highlights: 2009 British F3 Champion, World Series by Renault 2010 runner-up

FAST FACTS Last Round (Belgium), Q: 5th F: 1st 2013 Italian GP, Q: 7th F: 7th

F1 CAREER STATS Race Starts: 63Race Wins: 3First Race Win: 2014 Canada GPBest Qualifying: 2nd (Australia,China 2014) Podiums: 6First Podium: 2014 Spain Last Podium: 2014 Belgium

2014 SEASON Championship Position: 3rdRace Starts: 12Race Results: (DSQ,DNF 4,4,3,3,1,8,3,6,1,1) Best Finish: 1st (Canada, Hungary, Belgium) Average Race Finish: 3.4 (DSQ, DNF,)Retirement Rate: 8.3% DNF Mechanical: 1DNF Accident: 0Race Qualifying: (2,5,13,2,3,3,6,5,8,5,4,5) Best Race Qualifying: 2nd (Australia, China) Average Qualifying: 5.1

LAST ROUND – BELGIUM (ROUND 12)Q: 5th F: 1st

ITALIAN GP RECORD 2013: Q: 7th F: 7th2012: Q: 14th F: 12th2011: Q: 23rd F: NC

BAGMAN COMMENTCAREER ITALIAN GP STATS Debut: 2011Starts: 3Finishes: 2 Best Race Finish: 7th (2013)Best Qualifying: 7th (2013)Average Race Finish: 9.5Average Race Qualifying: 14.7

“Victory against the odds at the Belgian Grand

Prix has given Red Bull and Daniel Ricciardo

reason to believe they can compete for honours at Monza. Ricciardo has moved into the title race and with an average finish

of 3.4 this season he will be in contention for at least another podium

finish.”

Fernando Alonso

TEAM: SCUDERIA FERRARI CAR: F14 T

Date of Birth: July 29, 1981Born: Oviedo, Spain F1 Debut: 2001 Australian Grand PrixBest Championship Finish: 1st (2005, 2006)2013 Championship Finish: 2nd Career Highlights: 2005-2006 F1 World Champion, 2010,2012,2013 F1 World Championship runner-up 1999 Euro Open by Nissan Champion

FAST FACTS Last Round (Belgium), Q: 4th F: 7th 2013 Italian GP, Q: 5th F: 2nd

F1 CAREER STATS Race Starts: 227Race Wins: 32First Race Win: 2003 Hungarian GPBest Qualifying: 1st x22Podiums: 97

First Podium: 2003 Malaysian Grand PrixLast Podium: 2014 Hungary Grand Prix

2014 SEASON Championship Position: 4thRace Starts: 12Race Results: (4,4,9,3,6,4,6,5,6,5,2,7) Best Finish: 2nd (Hungary) Average Race Finish: 5.1Retirement Rate: 0% DNF Mechanical: 0DNF Accident: 0Race Qualifying: (5,4,9,5,7,5,7,4,16,7,5,4) Best Race Qualifying: 4th (Malaysia, Austria, Belgium) Average Qualifying: 6.5

LAST ROUND – BELGIUM (ROUND 12)Q: 4th F: 7th

“Competing at Ferrari’s fortress will bring

Fernando added pressure to perform. Ferrari have

largely struggled for pace this season but if there is anyone who can produce when it matters most, its Alonso. The Spaniard has won at Monza twice and boast an average finish of 4.2 at the circuit.”

BAGMAN COMMENT

#14 LAST RACE: 7THITALIAN 2013: 2ND

ITALIAN GP GP RECORD 2013:Q: 5th F: 2nd2012: Q: 10th F: 3rd2011: Q: 4th F: 3rd2010: Q: 1st F: 1st2009: Q: 8th F: 5th2008: Q: 8th F: 4th2007: Q 1st F: 1st2006: Q: 10th F: DNF2005: Q: 2nd F: 2nd2004: Q: 4th F: DNF2003: Q: 20th F: 8th2002: Did not compete2001: Q: 21st F: 13th

CAREER ITALIAN GP STATS Debut: 2001Starts: 12Finishes: 10Best Race Finish: 1st x2(2007,2010)Best Qualifying: 1st x2 (2007,2010)Average Race Finish: 4.2Average Race Qualifying: 7.8

#7 LAST RACE: 4THITALIAN 2013: 11TH

TEAM: SCUDERIA FERRARI CAR: F14 T

Kimi RaikkonenDate of Birth: October 17, 1979Born: Espoo, Finland F1 Debut: 2001 Australian Grand PrixBest Championship Finish: 1st (2007)2013 Championship Finish: 5thCareer Highlights: 2007 F1 World Champion, 2003, 2005 F1 World Championship runner-up, 2000 Formula Renault UK Champion FAST FACTS Last Round (Belgium), Q: 8th F: 4th 2013 Italian GP, Q: 11th F: 11th

F1 CAREER STATS Race Starts: 204Race Wins: 20First Race Win: 2003 Malaysian Grand PrixBest Qualifying: 1st x16Podiums: 77First Podium: 2002 Australian Grand

PrixLast Podium: 2013 Korean Grand Prix

2014 SEASON Championship Position: 10thRace Starts: 12Race Results: (7,12,10,8,7,12,10,10, DNF,11,6,4) Best Finish: 4th (Belgium) Average Race Finish: 8.8Retirement Rate: 8.3%DNF Mechanical: 0DNF Accident: 1Race Qualifying: (11,6, 5,11,6,6,10,8,18,12,16,8) Best Race Qualifying: 5th (Bahrain) Average Qualifying: 9.8


ITALIAN GP RECORD 2013: Q: 11th F: 11th2012: Q: 7th F: 5th

BAGMAN COMMENT2011: Did Not Compete2010: Did Not Compete 2009: Q: 3rd F: 3rd2008: Q: 14th F: 9th2007: Q: 5th F: 3rd2006: Q: 1st F: 2nd2005: Q: 11th F: 4th2004: Q: 7th F: DNF2003: Q: 4th F: 4th2002: Q: 6th F: DNF2001: Q: 9th F: 7th

CAREER ITALIAN GP STATS Debut: 2001Starts: 11Finishes: 9Best Race Finish: 2nd (2006)Best Qualifying: 1st (2006)Average Race Finish: 5.3Average Race Qualifying: 7.1

“Kimi Raikkonen burst back onto the scene at Spa with a season best

finish of fourth. The Finn has never won at Monza but bouyed by

the passionate tifosi, he could play himself into contention for another strong points finish.”

Jenson Button

TEAM: MCLAREN-MERCEDES CAR: MP4-29

Date of Birth: January 19, 1980Born: Frome, Great BritainF1 Debut: 2000 Australian Grand PrixBest Championship Finish: 1st (2009)2013 Championship Finish: 9thCareer Highlights: 2009 F1 World Champion, 2011 F1 runner up, 1998 British Formula Ford Champion

FAST FACTS Last Round (Belgium), Q: 10th F: 6th 2013 Italian GP, Q: 9th F: 10th

F1 CAREER STATS Race Starts: 259Race Wins: 15First Race Win: 2006 Hungarian Grand PrixBest Qualifying: 1st x 8Podiums: 50First Podium: 2004 Malaysian Grand Prix

Last Podium: 2014 Australian Grand Prix

2014 SEASON Championship Position: 8thRace Starts: 12Race Results: (3,6,17,11,11,6,4,11,4,8,10,6) Best Finish: 3rd (Australia) Average Race Finish: 8.1Retirement Rate: 0% DNF Mechanical: 0DNF Accident: 0Race Qualifying: (10,10, 6,12,8,12,9,11,3,11,7,10) Best Race Qualifying: 3rd (Great Britain) Average Qualifying: 9.1


ITALIAN GP RECORD 2013: Q: 9th F: 10th

“With his future far from certain for 2015, Jenson

will be eager to show the paddock there is still plenty of life left in his F1 career. Button produced

a strong showing in Spa and will hope his Mercedes engine can help power him to a

podium finish.”

BAGMAN COMMENT


2012: Q: 2nd F: DNF2011: Q: 3rd F: 2nd2010: Q: 2nd F: 2nd2009: Q: 6th F: 2nd2008: Q: 19th F: 15th 2007: Q: 10th F: 8th2006: Q: 5th F: 5th2005: Q: 3rd F: 8th2004: Q: 6th F: 3rd2003: Q: 7th F: DNF2002: Q: 17th F: 5th2001: Q: 11th F: DNF2000: Q: 12th F: DNF

CAREER ITALIAN GP STATS Debut: 2000Starts: 14Finishes: 10Best Race Finish: 2nd x3 (2011,2010,2009)Best Qualifying: 2nd (2012)Average Race Finish: 6.0Average Race Qualifying: 8.0

#20 LAST RACE: 12THITALIAN 2013: DNC

TEAM: MCLAREN-MERCEDES CAR: MP4-29

Kevin MagnussenDate of Birth: January 5, 1992Born: Roskilde, DenmarkF1 Debut: 2014 Australian Grand PrixBest Championship Finish: N/A2013 Championship Finish: N/ACareer Highlights: 2013 Formula Renault 3.5 champion, 2011 British F3 Runner-up

FAST FACTS Last Round (Belgium), Q: 7th F: 12th2013 Italian GP Did not compete

F1 CAREER STATS Race Starts: 12Race Wins: 0First Race Win: N/ABest Qualifying: 4th 2014 Australian Grand PrixPodiums: 1

First Podium: 2014 Malaysian Grand PrixLast Podium: 2014 Australian Grand Prix

2014 SEASON Championship Position: 11thRace Starts: 12Race Results: (2,9,DNF,13,12, 10,9,7,7,9,12,12) Best Finish: 2nd (Australia) Average Race Finish: 9.3Retirement Rate: 8.3% DNF Mechanical: 1DNF Accident: 0Race Qualifying: (4,8, 8,15,14,8,12,6,5,4,21,7) Best Race Qualifying: 4th (Australia, Germany) Average Qualifying: 9.3

LAST ROUND – BELGIUM (ROUND 12) Q: 7th F: 12th

BAGMAN COMMENTITALIAN GP RECORD Debut in 2014

CAREER ITALIAN GP STATS Debut: 2014Starts: 0Finishes: 0Best Race Finish: N/ABest Qualifying: N/AAverage Race Finish: N/AAverage Race Qualifying: N/A

“Kevin produced a battling display in Spa only to lose his points

finish for a robust move on Fernando Alonso.

While he has impressed his team, he is also yet

to secure a deal for 2015 which will be playing on his mind. Expect

Magnussen to be battling for points at Monza.”

Romain Grosjean

TEAM: LOTUS F1 TEAM CAR: E22

Date of Birth: April 17, 1986Born: Geneve, Switzerland, French nationalF1 Debut: 2009 European Grand PrixBest Championship Finish: 7th (2013)2013 Championship Finish: 7thCareer Highlights: 2011 GP2 and GP2 Asia Series champion, 2010 Auto GP champion, 2007 F3 EuroSeries champion

FAST FACTS Last Round (Belgium), Q: 15th F: DNF2013 Italian GP, Q: 13th F: 8th

F1 CAREER STATS Race Starts: 57Race Wins: 0

First Race Win: N/ABest Qualifying: 2nd x1Podiums: 8First Podium: 2012 Bahrain Grand PrixLast Podium: 2013 USA Grand Prix

2014 SEASON Championship Position: 14thRace Starts: 12Race Results: (DNF,11,12,DNF,8,8, DNF, 14,12, DNF, DNF, DNF) Best Finish: 8th (Spain, Monaco) Average Race Finish: 10.8Retirement Rate: 50% DNF Mechanical: 5DNF Accident: 1Race Qualifying: (20,15, 16, 10,10,14, 14,22,11, 14,14,15) Best Race Qualifying: 5th (Spain) Average Qualifying: 14.3

“Coming off the back of three consecutive retirements, Romain

will be desperate for a change in fortunes. Lotus have endured a difficult season to date and with Renault still lacking in the power department,

it could be another tough round for the

Frenchman.”

BAGMAN COMMENT

#8 LAST RACE: DNFITALIAN 2013: 8TH

LAST ROUND – BELGIUM (ROUND 12)Q: 15th F: DNF

ITALIAN GP RECORD 2013: Q: 13th F: 8th2012: Did not compete2009: Q: 12th F: 15th

CAREER ITALIAN GP STATS Debut: 2009Starts: 2Finishes: 2Best Race Finish: 8th (2013)Best Qualifying: 12th (2009)Average Race Finish: 11.5Average Race Qualifying: 12.5


TEAM: LOTUS F1 TEAM CAR: E22

Pastor Maldonado Date of Birth: March 10, 1985Born: Maracay, VenezuelaF1 Debut: 2011 Australian Grand PrixBest Championship Finish: 15 (2012)2013 Championship Finish: 18thCareer Highlights: Spanish Grand Prix victory 2012, 2010 GP2 champion 2006 Formula Renault 3.5 3rd

FAST FACTS Last Round (Belgium), Q: 17th F: DNF 2013 Italian GP, Q: 14th F: 14th

F1 CAREER STATS Race Starts: 70Race Wins: 1 First Race Win: 2012 Spanish Grand PrixBest Qualifying: 1st 2012 Spanish Grand PrixPodiums: 1

First Podium: 2012 Spanish Grand PrixLast Podium: 2012 Spanish Grand Prix

2014 SEASON Championship Position: 19thRace Starts: 12Race Results: (DNF,DNF,14,14,15, DNS, DNF,12,17,12,13, DNF) Best Finish: 12th (Austria) Average Race Finish: 13.9Retirement Rate: 33.3% DNF Mechanical: 4DNF Accident: 0Race Qualifying: (21,16, 17,22,22,15, 17,13,20,18,20,17) Best Race Qualifying: 12th (Germany) Average Qualifying: 18.2

LAST ROUND – BELGIUM (ROUND 12)Q: 17th F: DNF

BAGMAN COMMENTITALIAN GP RECORD 2013: Q: 14th F: 14th2012: Q: 22nd F: 11th2011: Q: 14th F: 11th

CAREER ITALIAN GP STATS Debut: 2011Starts: 3Finishes: 3Best Race Finish: 11th x2 (2011, 2012)Best Qualifying: 14th x2 (2011, 2013) Average Race Finish: 12.0Average Race Qualifying: 16.7

“Pastor has been unable to match his team-

mate this season and that is likely to continue

at Monza. Expect Maldonado to be fighting towards the back of the

pack.”

Nico Rosberg

TEAM: MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS F1 TEAM CAR: W05

Date of Birth: June 27, 1985Born: Wiesbaden, Germany F1 Debut: 2006 Bahrain Grand PrixBest Championship Finish: 6th (2013)2013 Championship Finish: 6th Career Highlights: 2005 GP2 Champion British F3 Champion, 2002 Formula BMW ADAC Champion FAST FACTS Last Round (Belgium), Q: 1st F: 2nd2013 Belgian GP, Q: 6th F: 6th

F1 CAREER STATS Race Starts: 159Race Wins: 7First Race Win: 2012 Chinese GPBest Qualifying: 1st x 8Podiums: 21

First Podium: 2008 Australian Grand PrixLast Podium: 2014 Belgian Grand Prix

2014 SEASON Championship Position: 1stRace Starts: 12Race Results: (1,2,2,2,2,1,2,1, DNF,1,4,2) Best Finish: 1st (Australia, Monaco, Austria, Germany) Average Race Finish: 1.8Retirement Rate: 8.3% DNF Mechanical: 1DNF Accident: 0Race Qualifying: (3,3,1,4,2,1,1,3,1,1,1,1) Best Race Qualifying: 1st (Bahrain, Monaco, Canada, Great Britain, Germany, Hungary, Belgium) Average Qualifying: 1.8

“Having taken the blame for the clash at Spa, the spotlight will be on Nico to see how he will react to the disciplinary action Mercedes have issued him with. Rosberg will not be willing to give

Hamilton anything easily as he goes in search of his fifth win of the

season. Expect another Mercedes battle for the

win.”

BAGMAN COMMENT

#6 LAST RACE: 2NDITALIAN 2013: 6TH

LAST ROUND – BELGIUM (ROUND 12)Q: 1st F: 2nd

ITALIAN GP RECORD 2013: Q: 6th F: 6th2012: Q: 6th F: 7th2011: Q: 9th F: DNF2010: Q: 7th F: 5th2009: Q 18th F: 16th2008: Q: 5th F: 14th2007: Q: 8th F: 6th2006: Q: 12th F: DNF

CAREER ITALIAN GP STATS Debut: 2006Starts: 8Finishes: 6Best Race Finish: 5th (2010)Best Qualifying: 5th (2008)Average Race Finish: 9.0Average Race Qualifying: 8.9


TEAM: MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS F1 TEAM CAR: W05

Lewis HamiltonDate of Birth: January 7, 1985Born: Tewin, Great BritainF1 Debut: 2007 Australian Grand PrixBest Championship Finish: 1st (2008)2013 Championship Finish: 4th Career Highlights: 2008 F1 World champion 2007 F1 World Championship runner-up, 2006 GP2 Champion British F3 Champion, 2005 F3 EuroSeries Champion

FAST FACTS Last Round (Belgium), Q: 2nd F: DNF 2013 Italian GP, Q: 12th F: 9th

F1 CAREER STATS Race Starts: 141Race Wins: 27First Race Win: 2007 Canadian GPBest Qualifying: 1st x 34 Podiums: 63First Podium: 2007 Australian GP

Last Podium: 2014 Hungarian Grand Prix

2014 SEASON Championship Position: 2ndRace Starts: 12Race Results: (DNF,1,1,1,1,2, DNF, 2,1,3,3,DNF) Best Finish: 1st (Malaysia, Bahrain, China,Spain, Great Britain) Average Race Finish: 1.7Retirement Rate: 25.0% DNF Mechanical: 3DNF Accident: 0Race Qualifying: (1,1,2,1,1,2, 2,9,6,21,22,2) Best Race Qualifying: 1st x2 (Australia, Malaysia, China, Spain) Average Qualifying: 5.8

LAST ROUND – BELGIUM (ROUND 12)Q: 2nd F: DNF

BAGMAN COMMENTITALIAN GP RECORD 2013: Q: 12th F: 9th2012: Q: 1st F: 1st2011: Q: 2nd F: 4th2010: Q: 5th F: DNF2009: Q: 1st F: 12th2008: Q: 15th F: 7th2007: Q: 2nd F: 2nd

CAREER ITALIAN GP GP STATS Debut: 2007Starts: 7Finishes: 6Best Race Finish: 1st (2012)Best Qualifying: 1st x2 (2009, 2012)Average Race Finish: 5.8Average Race Qualifying: 5.4

“After a controversial clash with his Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg which led to a retirement at Spa, Lewis Hamilton

will be desperate to get his title bid back on track. Much has been

said since the fallout and it will be interesting to see how Hamilton will handle himself in close combat with Rosberg this weekend. With

Monza being a power circuit, the race will be a battle between the two

Mercedes drivers.”

Esteban Gutierrez

TEAM: SAUBER F1 TEAM CAR: C33

Date of Birth: August 5, 1991Born: Monterrey, MexicoF1 Debut: 2013 Australian Grand PrixBest Championship Finish: 16th (2013)2013 Championship Finish: 16thCareer Highlights: 2010 GP3 Series champion, 2012 GP2 Series 3rd, 2008 Formula BMW Europe champion

FAST FACTS Last Round (Belgium), Q: 20th F: 15th2013 Italian GP, Q: 16th F: 13th

F1 CAREER STATS Race Starts: 31Race Wins: 0First Race Win: N/ABest Qualifying: 8th 2013 Korean Grand Prix

Podiums: 0First Podium: N/ALast Podium: N/A

2014 SEASON Championship Position: 20thRace Starts: 12Race Results: (12,DNF,DNF,16,17,DNF,14,19,DNF,14,DNF,15) Best Finish: 12th (Australia) Average Race Finish: 15.3Retirement Rate: 41.7% DNF Mechanical: 1DNF Accident: 4Race Qualifying: (22,12, 15,17,13, 17,DNS,17,19,16,13,20) Best Race Qualifying: 12th (Malaysia) Average Qualifying: 16.8


“Sauber continue to struggle for pace leaving Esteban needing a huge helping of good fortune to stand any chance of scoring a points finish.

This is likely to continue at Monza with Gutierrez expected to be fighting towards the back of the

field.”

BAGMAN COMMENT



CAREER ITALIAN GP STATS Debut: 2013Starts: 1Finishes: 1Best Race Finish: 13thBest Qualifying: 16thAverage Race Finish: 13.0Average Race Qualifying: 16.0


TEAM: SAUBER F1 TEAM CAR: C33

Adrian SutilDate of Birth: January 11, 1983Born: Grafelfing, GermanyF1 Debut: 2007 Australian Grand PrixBest Championship Finish: 9th (2011)2013 Championship Finish: 13thCareer Highlights: 2006 All Japan F3 champion, 2006 Macau Grand Prix 3rd 2003 Formula 3 Euro Series runner-up

FAST FACTS Last Round (Belgium), Q:14th F: 14th2013 Italian GP Q: 17th F: 16th

F1 CAREER STATS Race Starts: 121Race Wins: 0First Race Win: N/ABest Qualifying: 2nd 2009 Italian Grand PrixPodiums: 0

First Podium: N/ALast Podium: N/A

2014 SEASON Championship Position: 17thRace Starts: 12Race Results: (11,DNF,DNF,DNF,16,DNF,13,13,13,DNF,11,14) Best Finish: 11th (Australia, Hungary) Average Race Finish: 13.0Retirement Rate: 41.7% DNF Mechanical: 2DNF Accident: 3Race Qualifying: (13,17, 22, 14,16,18,16,16,13,15,11,14) Best Race Qualifying: 11th (Hungary) Average Qualifying: 15.4

LAST ROUND – BELGIUM (ROUND 12) Q:14th F: 14th

ITALIAN GP RECORD 2013: Q: 17th F: 16th2012: Did not compete

BAGMAN COMMENT2011: Q: 12th F: DNF2010: Q: 11th F: 16th 2009: Q 2nd F: 4th2008: Q: 20th F: 19th2007 Q: 21st F: 19th

CAREER ITALIAN GP STATS Debut: 2007Starts: 6Finishes: 5Best Race Finish: 4th (2009)Best Qualifying: 2nd (2009)Average Race Finish: 14.8Average Race Qualifying: 13.8

“Adrian enjoyed one of his best showings this season but his Sauber

squad remain some way away from threatening

the top 10. Sutil’s career best qualifying and race result came at Monza in 2009, when he finished

second and fourth respectively.”

Nico Hulkenberg

TEAM: SAHARA FORCE INDIA F1 TEAM CAR: VJM07

Date of Birth: August 19, 1987Born: Emmerich, GermanyF1 Debut: 2010 Bahrain Grand PrixBest Championship Finish: 10th (2013)2013 Championship Finish: 10thCareer Highlights: 2009 GP2 champion, 2005 Formula ADAC BMW champion

FAST FACTS Last Round (Belgium), Q: 18th F: 10th 2013 Italian GP, Q: 3rd F: 5th

F1 CAREER STATS Race Starts: 70Race Wins: 0First Race Win: N/ABest Qualifying: 1st 2010 Brazilian

Grand PrixPodiums: 0First Podium: N/ALast Podium: N/A

2014 SEASON Championship Position: 7thRace Starts: 12Race Results: (6,5,5,6,10,5,5,9,8,7,DNF,10) Best Finish: 5th (Malaysia, Bahrain, Monaco, Canada) Average Race Finish: 6.9Retirement Rate: 8.3% DNF Mechanical: 0DNF Accident: 1Race Qualifying: (7,7, 11,8,10,11,11,10,4,9,9,18) Best Race Qualifying: 4th (Great Britain) Average Qualifying: 9.6

“Suffered a difficult weekend at Spa which ended with a return to the top 10. Nico proved to be strong at Monza last year as he hauled

his Sauber to fifth. Hulkenberg will be eager to impress as he looks to secure his 2015 future.”

BAGMAN COMMENT



ITALIAN GP RECORD 2013: Q: 3rd F: 5th2012: Q: 24th F: 21st2011: Did not compete2010: Q: 8th F: 7th

CAREER ITALIAN GP STATS Debut: 2010Starts: 3Finishes: 3Best Race Finish: 5th (2013)Best Qualifying: 3rd (2013)Average Race Finish: 11.0Average Race Qualifying: 11.7


TEAM: SAHARA FORCE INDIA F1 TEAM CAR: VJM07

Sergio PerezDate of Birth: January 26, 1990Born: Guadalajara, MexicoF1 Debut: 2011 Australian Grand PrixBest Championship Finish: 10th (2012)2013 Championship Finish: 11thCareer Highlights: 2010 GP2 runner up, 2007 British F3 4th

FAST FACTS Last Round (Belgium), Q: 13th F: 8th 2013 Italian GP, Q: 8th F: 12th

F1 CAREER STATS Race Starts: 67Race Wins: 0First Race Win: N/ABest Qualifying: 4th x 2 2014 Bahrain Grand Prix, 2012 Belgian Grand PrixPodiums: 4First Podium: 2012 Malaysian Grand Prix

Last Podium: 2014 Bahrain Grand Prix

2014 SEASON Championship Position: 12thRace Starts: 12Race Results: (10,DNS,3,9,9, DNF, 11,6,11,10,DNF,8) Best Finish: 3rd (Bahrain) Average Race Finish: 8.6Retirement Rate: 16.7%DNF Mechanical: 0DNF Accident: 3Race Qualifying: (16,14, 4,16,11,10,13,15,7,10,12,13) Best Race Qualifying: 4th (Bahrain) Average Qualifying: 11.8


BAGMAN COMMENTITALIAN GP RECORD 2013: Q: 8th F: 12th2012: Q: 12th F: 2nd2011: Q: 15th F: DNF

CAREER ITALIAN GP STATS Debut: 2011Starts: 3Finishes: 2Best Race Finish: 2nd (2012)Best Qualifying: 8th (2013)Average Race Finish: 7.0Average Race Qualifying: 11.7

“Sergio battle hard to finish eighth at Spa and

he is likely to be well placed to challenge for points at the ultra fast Monza circuit. Perez’s

career best at the venue was a second place finish for Sauber back in 2012.”

Valtteri Bottas

TEAM: WILLIAMS MARTINI RACING CAR: FW36

Date of Birth: August 28, 1989Born: Nastola, FinlandF1 Debut: 2013 Australian Grand PrixBest Championship Finish: 17th 20132013 Championship Finish: 17thCareer Highlights: 2011 GP3 champion, 2010, 2009 Formula 3 Euro Series 3rd

FAST FACTS Last Round (Belgium), Q: 6th F: 3rd2013 Italian GP, Q: 18th F: 15th

F1 CAREER STATS Race Starts: 31Race Wins: 0First Race Win: N/ABest Qualifying: 3rd 2014 Bahrain Grand PrixPodiums: 4

First Podium: 2014 Austrian Grand Prix Last Podium: 2014 Belgian Grand Prix

2014 SEASON Championship Position: 5thRace Starts: 12Race Results: (5,8,8,7,5,DNF, 7,3,2,2,8,3) Best Finish: 2nd (Great Britain, Germany) Average Race Finish: 5.3Retirement Rate: 8.3% DNF Mechanical: 1DNF Accident: 0Race Qualifying: (15,18, 3,7,4,13,4,2,14,2,3,6) Best Race Qualifying: 2nd (Austria) Average Qualifying: 7.6

“The Finn is putting together a highly impressive run by claiming his fourth

podium finish in the last five races at Spa. His Williams is expected

to be strong at Monza which should allow him to contend for another

podium finish.”

BAGMAN COMMENT

#77 LAST RACE: 3RDITALIAN 2013: 15TH

LAST ROUND – BELGIUM (ROUND 12) Q: 6th F: 3rd


CAREER ITALIAN GP STATS Debut: 2013Starts: 1Finishes: 1Best Race Finish: 15thBest Qualifying: 18thAverage Race Finish: 15.0Average Race Qualifying: 18.0


TEAM: WILLIAMS MARTINI RACING CAR: FW36

Felipe MassaDate of Birth: April 25, 1981Born: Sao Paulo, BrazilF1 Debut: 2002 Australian Grand PrixBest Championship Finish: 2nd 20082013 Championship Finish: 8thCareer Highlights: 2008 F1 World Championship runner up, 2006 F1 World Championship 3rd, 2001 Euro 3000 champion

FAST FACTS Last Round (Belgium), Q: 9th F: 13th 2013 Italian GP, Q 4th F: 4th

F1 CAREER STATS Race Starts: 203Race Wins: 11First Race Win: 2006 Turkish Grand PrixBest Qualifying: 1st x 16Podiums: 36First Podium: 2006 European Grand

PrixLast Podium: 2013 Spanish Grand Prix

2014 SEASON Championship Position: 9thRace Starts: 12Race Results: (DNF,7,7,15,13,7,12, 4,DNF,DNF,5,13) Best Finish: 4th (Austria) Average Race Finish: 9.2Retirement Rate: 25.0% DNF Mechanical: 0DNF Accident: 3Race Qualifying: (9,13, 7,6,9,16,5,1,15,3,6,9) Best Race Qualifying: 1st (Austria) Average Qualifying: 8.3


BAGMAN COMMENTITALIAN GP RECORD 2013: Q 4th F: 4th2012: Q 3rd F: 4th2011: Q 6th F: 6th2010: Q 3rd F: 3rd2009: Did not compete2008: Q 6th F: 6th2007: Q 3rd F: DNF2006: Q: 4th F: 9th2005: Q 15th F: 9th2004: Q 16th F: 12th2003: Did not compete2002: Q 14th F: DNF

CAREER ITALIAN GP STATS Debut: 2002Starts: 10Finishes: 8Best Race Finish: 3rd (2010)Best Qualifying: 3rd x3 (2012, 2010,2007)Average Race Finish: 6.6Average Race Qualifying: 7.4

“Although presented with a strong car, Felipe faded

into to insignificance at Spa. Massa has

another chance to shine this weekend and will be eager to show he can match his more

successful team-mate.”

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Jean-Eric Vergne

TEAM: SCUDERIA TORO ROSSO CAR: STR9

Date of Birth: April 25, 1990Born: Pontoise, FranceF1 Debut: 2012 Australian Grand PrixBest Championship Finish: 15th (2013)2013 Championship Finish: 15thCareer Highlights: 2011 Formula Renault 3.5 runner up, 2010 British F3 champion

FAST FACTS Last Round (Belgium), Q: 12th F: 11th2013 Italian GP, Q: 10th F: DNF

F1 CAREER STATS Race Starts: 51Race Wins: 0First Race Win: N/ABest Qualifying: 6th 2014 Australian Grand Prix


2014 SEASON Championship Position: 13thRace Starts: 12Race Results: (8,DNF,DNF,12, DNF, DNF, 8, DNF,10.13,9,11) Best Finish: 8th (Australia Canada) Average Race Finish: 10.1Retirement Rate: 33.3% DNF Mechanical: 2DNF Accident: 2Race Qualifying: (6,9, 14,9,21,7,8, 14,10.13,8,12) Best Race Qualifying: 6th (Australia) Average Qualifying: 10.9


“Without a drive for 2015, Jean-Eric is

literally driving for his career and will need to

put on a show. The form book is not in his favour

with the Frenchman yet to record a finish at

Monza.”

BAGMAN COMMENT

#25 LAST RACE: 11THITALIAN 2013: DNF

ITALIAN GP RECORD 2013: Q: 10th F: DNF2012: Q: 16th F: DNF

CAREER ITALIAN GP STATS Debut: 2012Starts: 2Finishes: 0Best Race Finish: N/ABest Qualifying: 10thAverage Race Finish: N/AAverage Race Qualifying: 13.0


TEAM: SCUDERIA TORO ROSSO CAR: STR9

Danill KvyatDate of Birth: April 26, 1994Born: Oufa, RussiaF1 Debut: 2014 Australian Grand PrixBest Championship Finish: N/A2013 Championship Finish: N/ACareer Highlights: 2013 GP3 champion

FAST FACTS Last Round (Belgium), Q: 11th F: 9th 2013 Italian GP, Did not compete

F1 CAREER STATS Race Starts: 12Race Wins: 0First Race Win: N/ABest Qualifying: 8th 2014 Australian Grand PrixPodiums: 0First Podium: N/ALast Podium: N/A

2014 SEASON Championship Position: 15thRace Starts: 12Race Results: (9,10,11,10,14,DNF,DNF, DNF,9,DNF,14,9) Best Finish: 9th (Australia, Great Britain, Belgium) Average Race Finish: 10.8Retirement Rate: 33.3% DNF Mechanical: 4DNF Accident: 0Race Qualifying: (8,11, 12,13,12,9,15,7,9,8,10,11) Best Race Qualifying: 7th (Austria) Average Qualifying: 10.4


ITALIAN GP RECORD Debut in 2014

BAGMAN COMMENTITALIAN GP STATS Debut: 2014Starts: 0Finishes: 0Best Race Finish: N/ABest Qualifying: N/AAverage Race Finish: N/AAverage Race Qualifying: N/A

“The Russian continues to impress in his F1

rookie year by securing his fifth points finish of the season at Spa. Daniil has a habit of

outperforming his car this year but the lack of power from his Renault

engine could prove costly this weekend.”

Marcus Ericsson

TEAM: CATERHAM F1 TEAM CAR: CT05

Date of Birth: September 2, 1990Born: Kumla, SwedenF1 Debut: 2014 Australian Grand PrixBest Championship Finish:N/A2013 Championship Finish: N/ACareer Highlights: 2009 Japanese F3 champion, 2007 Formula BMW UK champion

FAST FACTS Last Round (Belgium), Q: 22nd F: 17th 2013 Italian GP, Did not compete

F1 CAREER STATS Race Starts: 12Race Wins: 0First Race Win: N/ABest Qualifying: 19th 2014 Australian Grand Prix, Spanish Grand Prix


2014 SEASON Championship Position: 18thRace Starts: 12Race Results: (DNF,14,DNF, 20,20,11, DNF,18,DNF,18, DNF,17) Best Finish: 11th (Monaco) Average Race Finish: 16.9Retirement Rate: 41.7% DNF Mechanical: 3DNF Accident: 2Race Qualifying: (19,22, 20,20,19,22, 20,20,21,22,19,22) Best Race Qualifying: 19th (Australia, Spain, Hungary) Average Qualifying: 20.5

“Marcus put in one of his best showings of the season in Spa despite

being out-qualified by his rookie team-mate. The Swede will fighting the Marussias at Monza.”

BAGMAN COMMENT


LAST ROUND – BELGIUM (ROUND 12) Q: 22nd F: 17th


CAREER ITALIAN GP STATS Debut: 2014Starts: 0Finishes: 0Best Race Finish: N/ABest Qualifying: N/AAverage Race Finish: N/AAverage Race Qualifying: N/A

#10 LAST RACE: DNFITALIAN 2013: DNC

TEAM: CATERHAM F1 TEAM CAR: CT05

Andre LottererDate of Birth: November 19, 1981Born: Duisburg, GermanyF1 Debut: 2014 Belgian Grand PrixBest Championship Finish: N/A2013 Championship Finish: N/ACareer Highlights: Three time Le mans 24 Hours winner (2011, 2012, 2014), FIA World Endurance Champion 2012, Formula Nippon champion 2012

FAST FACTS Last Round: (Belgium) Q: 21st F: DNF2013 Italian GP, Did not compete

F1 CAREER STATS Race Starts: 1Race Wins: 0First Race Win: N/ABest Qualifying: 21st ( Belgium)Podiums: 0

First Podium: N/ALast Podium: N/A

2014 SEASON Championship Position: 23rdRace Starts: 1Race Results: (DNF)Best Finish: N/AAverage Race Finish: N/ARetirement Rate: 100%DNF Mechanical: 0DNF Accident: 1Race Qualifying: (21)Best Race Qualifying: N/AAverage Qualifying: 21.0

LAST ROUND – BELGIUM (ROUND 12) Q: 21st F: DNF


BAGMAN COMMENTCAREER ITALIAN GP STATS Debut: 2014Starts: N/AFinishes: N/ABest Race Finish: N/ABest Qualifying: N/AAverage Race Finish: N/AAverage Race Qualifying: N/A

“Andre endured a short-lived F1 debut at Spa and will be keen to show why he has been chosen to

replace Kamui Kobaysahi. It remains to be seen

just what he can achieve in the underpowered

Caterham.”

Jules Bianchi

TEAM: MARUSSIA F1 TEAM CAR: MR03

Date of Birth: August 3, 1989Born: Nice, FranceF1 Debut: 2013 Australian Grand PrixBest Championship Finish: 19th 20132013 Championship Finish: 19thCareer Highlights: 2012 Formula Renault 3.5 runner up, 2011, 2010 GP2 3rd, 2008 Formula 3 Euro Series champion

FAST FACTS Last Round (Belgium), Q: 16th F: 18th 2013 Italian GP, Q: 21st F: 19th

F1 CAREER STATS Race Starts: 31Race Wins: 0First Race Win: N/ABest Qualifying: 12th (2014 British Grand Prix)


2014 SEASON Championship Position: 16thRace Starts: 12Race Results: (DNF,DNF,16,17,18,9,DNF, 15,14,15,15,18) Best Finish: 9th (Monaco) Average Race Finish: 15.2Retirement Rate: 25.0%DNF Mechanical: 2DNF Accident: 1Race Qualifying: (18,19, 19,19,18,21,19,18,12,17,15,16) Best Race Qualifying: 12th (Great Britain) Average Qualifying: 17.6

“Continues to out-qualify and out finish his team-mate. Will

be keen to impress on Ferrari’s home soil as he continues to be linked to

the Maranello squad.”

BAGMAN COMMENT



ITALIAN GP RECORD Q: 21st F: 19th

CAREER ITALIAN GP STATS Debut: 2013Starts: 1Finishes: 1Best Race Finish: 19thBest Qualifying: 21stAverage Race Finish: 19.0Average Race Qualifying: 21.0

#4 LAST RACE: 16THBELGIAN 2013: 20TH

TEAM: MARUSSIA F1 TEAM CAR: MR03

Max ChiltonDate of Birth: April 21, 1991Born: Reigate, Great BritainF1 Debut: 2013 Australian Grand PrixBest Championship Finish: 23rd 20132013 Championship Finish: 23rdCareer Highlights: 2012 GP2 Series 4th, 2009 British F3 Championship 4th

FAST FACTS Last Round (Belgium), Q: 19th F: 16th2013 Italian GP, Q: 22nd F: 20th

F1 CAREER STATS Race Starts: 31Race Wins: 0First Race Win: N/ABest Qualifying: 16th 2013 Belgian Grand Prix


2014 SEASON Championship Position: 21stRace Starts: 12Race Results: (13,15,13,19,19,14, DNF,17,16,17,16,16) Best Finish: 13th (Australia, Bahrain) Average Race Finish: 15.9Retirement Rate: 8.3% DNF Mechanical: 0DNF Accident: 1Race Qualifying: (17,21, 21,21,17,19, 18,21,17,22,18,19) Best Race Qualifying: 17th (Australia, Spain, Great Britain) Average Qualifying: 19.2

BAGMAN COMMENTLAST ROUND – BELGIUM (ROUND 12) Q: 19th F: 16th

ITALIAN GP RECORD 2013: Q: 22nd F: 20th

CAREER ITALIAN GP STATS Debut: 2013Starts: 1Finishes: 1Best Race Finish: 20thBest Qualifying: 22ndAverage Race Finish: 20.0Average Race Qualifying: 22.0

“A topsy turvy weekend at Spa almost forced

him to sit out the race. However, a late call to drive the car was

rewarded with a hard fought 16th place finish. Max will be keen for a

far more straight forward meeting this weekend.”

RECENT WORLD DRIVERS' CHAMPIONS Year Driver Nat Constructor Wins Poles Points

2013 Sebastian Vettel GER Red Bull 13 9 397




2009 Jenson Button GBR Brawn 6 4 95

2008 Lewis Hamilton GBR McLaren 5 7 98

2007 Kimi Räikkönen FIN Ferrari 6 3 110

2006 Fernando Alonso ESP Renault 7 6 134

2005 Fernando Alonso ESP Renault 7 6 133

2004 Michael Schumacher GER Ferrari 13 8 148





1999 Mika Häkkinen FIN McLaren 5 11 76

1998 Mika Häkkinen FIN McLaren 8 9 100

1997 Jacques Villeneuve CAN Williams 7 10 81

1996 Damon Hill GBR Williams 8 9 97

1995 Michael Schumacher GER Benetton 9 4 102

1994 Michael Schumacher GER Benetton 8 6 92

1993 Alain Prost FRA Williams 7 13 99

1992 Nigel Mansell GBR Williams 9 14 108

1991 Ayrton Senna BRA McLaren 7 8 96


1989 Alain Prost FRA McLaren 4 2 76


1987 Nelson Piquet BRA Williams 3 4 73



1984 Niki Lauda AUT McLaren 5 0 72

1983 Nelson Piquet BRA Brabham 3 1 59

1982 Keke Rosberg FIN Williams 1 1 44

1981 Nelson Piquet BRA Brabham 3 4 50

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Saturday September 6 - ONE/TENQUALIFYING

Adelaide Brisbane Melbourne Sydney Perth9pm-11pm 9.30pm -

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Sunday September 7 - ONE/TENRACE

Adelaide Brisbane Melbourne Sydney Perth9pm-11.30pm 9.40pm-12.00am 9.40pm-12.00am 9.40pm-12.00am 7.30pm-10pm

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