Weekend review and results round-up
With the title battle settled, the frenetic 2009 Formula 1 season came to a fairly relaxed end at Abu Dhabi's new Yas Marina track, which wowed the teams with its stunning facilities
As Red Bull took another one-two in a race that had been expected to see a McLaren romp, the 2010 line-up continued to take shape. Williams confirmed its move to Cosworth and Nico Rosberg's departure - while Rubens Barrichello had plenty of praise for Frank Williams's team ahead of his expected move. Newcomer Campos also hit the headlines by announcing its deal with Bruno Senna.
The Britsh Grand Prix's future was another hot topic, although sadly the weekend also saw the death of Donington Park owner Tom Wheatcroft.
Davide Valsecchi was the star of the supporting GP2 races - taking one win and a charging second place behind Christian Vietoris. In Formula 2, Andy Soucek capped his title-winning season with two more wins on his home track at Barcelona.
Elsewhere, Talladega provided the usual drama for the NASCAR Sprint Cup and a win for Jamie McMurray, while BMW took both World Touring Car wins at Okayama, giving Augusto Farfus an outside shot at the title heading for Macau, although Gabriele Tarquini and Yvan Muller remain title favourites.
The F1 sessions
Hamilton heads first Abu Dhabi practice
McLaren duo on top in second practice
Button fastest in final Abu Dhabi practice
Hamilton flies to Abu Dhabi pole
Vettel leads Red Bull 1-2 in Abu Dhabi
The F1 headlines
Rosberg confirms he will leave Williams
Drivers want clarification on standards
Trulli, Sutil continue heated exchange
Ecclestone: Donington hopes are over
Raikkonen says McLaren the only option
Frank Williams confirms Cosworth switch
Barrichello: Williams on the way up
Drivers praise Abu Dhabi circuit
Campos honoured to give Senna F1 shot
Silverstone closing in on GP deal
No government funds for Silverstone
Alonso not worried by Ferrari's struggles
Donington owner Tom Wheatcroft dies
Kobayashi set for 2010 Toyota drive
Bridgestone to quit F1 after 2010
The motorsport action
Asian Le Mans Series: Pescarolo wins race one at Okayama
Asian Le Mans Series: Aston Martin wins Asian Le Mans finale
WTCC: Priaulx wins wet Okayama race one
WTCC: Farfus win keeps BMW title hopes alive
GP2 Asia: Valsecchi wins GP2 Asia opener
GP2 Asia: Vietoris takes maiden GP2 victory
F2: Soucek takes home win in race one
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