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Schumi hails Merc GP's 'fighting spirit' Michael Schumacher says he's impressed with Merc's run-up to the end of the season, as they've produced decent results despite lacking big developments. With the championship battle. 2011 test schedule taking shape Formula One teams are close to finalising their pre-season testing schedule, with a total of four events expected to feature. Alonso deflects team order issues Fernando Alonso has rejected two contentious issues as he faced the prospect of winning a third Formula One Drivers' Championship.

Alonso: Better to be in front than behind Fernando Alonso reckons he needs to be 'perfect' for the season run-in if he is to land a third Drivers' Championship title. Abu Dhabi: Lotus preview Lotus Racing are now back in the middle-east for the last race of the 2010 season, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Vettel prepared to do the 'honourable thing' Sebastian Vettel has strongly hinted that he will help Mark Webber take the title if the only other option is Fernando Alonso snatching the crown Lorenzo ends title year with MotoGP home win The 2010 FIM MotoGP World Championship title had been won by 23-year-old Jorge Lorenzo, the Fiat Yamaha man in his third season as a premier class GP racer. Yas Marina form card We check out the form of all 24 drivers as they prepare for the final shoot-out in Abu Dhabi. Hamilton: I'd like to see Mark win it Lewis Hamilton has admitted he would love to see Mark Webber emerge victorious in the title race if he cannot claim the crown for himself.

Who needs what to win the title Fernando Alonso, Mark Webber, Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton are the four men still in with a shout of winning the title. Massa: Don't forget me Short term memories are the bane of Felipe Massa's existence over the Abu Dhabi weekend. Horner: Any swap would be late in race RBR boss doesn't think Vettel would move over for Webber until 'very end' of title finale. Did Ferrari apply illegal team orders again in Korea? Brazilian GP: Preview - Sauber The C29 will be the same specification it has been in previous events, but we obviously have several set up options to consider. The final round of the series was being held in Valencia, giving the Spaniard the chance to sign off in front of his home fans.