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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

F2: Soucek wins again in season finale

NASCAR Sprint Cup: McMurray wins in wild Talladega finish

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