GP Abu Dhabi: Race

1. S. Vettel, Red Bull, 1:34:03.314
2. M. Webber, Red Bull, +17.8 secs
3. J. Button, Brawn, +18.4 secs
15. V. Liuzzi, Force India, +94.4 secs

The Force India Formula One Team secured the ninth position in the constructors’ championship in today’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the final race of the 2009 FIA Formula One World Championship. Tonio finished the first-ever race at the Yas Marina Circuit in 15th position. With a starting position relatively far down the field, scoring points was a tall objective, however Tonio enjoyed close battles throughout the race with both Renaults and the Ferrari of Fisichella. The team finishes the season with a total of 13 points, with one podium, one pole position and one fastest lap to its name.

Tonio commented: “Overall I thought we got the maximum from the car today but unfortunately we had a problem with the brakes more or less from the beginning of the race so we couldn’t really fight for positions. I was behind the Williams at the start and one of the Toyotas in the middle of the race so we were pretty much mixing it in the midfield. We had a problem with the soft tyres in the first 15 laps that caused a lot of oversteer so I think it is the maximum we could have achieved. We knew it would be difficult to score points and although I would have liked to get some on the board at the end of the season I am happy we have showed some good form in these five races.”