The 2010s brought Formula 1 a mix of heat, strategy, and supreme driving skill.
At Sepang, Sebastien Vettel opened with a hard fought victory under punishing conditions, fending off Jenson Button's steady challenge and Nick Heidfeld's spirited drive to third. Strategy, tyre management, and compusure under pressure defined the race.
In China 2013, Fernando was untouchable. leading Ferrari to a dominant win the aggressive but controlled pace. Kimi Raikkonen carrying front wing damage showed resilience to finish second., while Lewis Hamilton, fading with tyre wear, defended stoutly for third.
Bahrain under floodlights belonged to Hamilton, whose precision and tyre control kept him clear of his rivals. Behind, Raikkonon swept past Nico
Rosberg late on to claim second, while Rosberg salvaged third after fading grip. Monte Carlo showcased Sebastien Vettel's strategic edge. Starting behind Raikkonen he gained the lead through a decisive pit-stop call and never looked back, while Daniel Ricciardo impressed with a gritty drive to third.
Valterri Bottas then reasserted himself in the championship with a calm, controlled victory, holding off sustained pressure from Hamilton in a close Mercedes battle. Sebastien Vettel settled for a lonely third, Ferrari again lacking the pace or strategy to threaten the Silver Arrows.
Across these races, themes of precision, strategy and resilience dominated: Vettel and Alonso at their sharpest, Hamilton supreme under lights, and Raikkonen's gift for consistency delivering results.
In each Book of the Series there are many quotable quotes. Here are some of them...
"Vettel’s win was fast and flawless. Hamilton’s second showed grit. Button’s third was well-earned."
2010 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
"Petrov soaked in the moment, arms wide, beaming under his first podium shower."
2011 Australian Grand Prix
"Sergio Perez rose through the field with stunning confidence, slicing past seasoned rivals."
2012 Malaysian Grand Prix
"Webber, in his final Formula 1 race, pushed hard, determined to end his career on a high."
2013 Brazilian Grand Prix
"Ricciardo, grinning wide, lifted his first winner’s trophy high, the moment sinking in as the crowd roared."
2014 Spanish Grand Prix
"Vettel crossed the line to loud cheers, with Kvyat in second and Ricciardo completing the podium in third, marking one of the most unpredictable races of the season."
2015 German Grand Prix
"The podium pulsed with the energy of a dramatic race."
2016 Australian Grand Prix
"Each lap, his lead grew, a masterclass in precise driving and tire management as he navigated the challenging track with confidence, never putting a wheel wrong."
2017 Chinese Grand Prix
"From pole to flag, Hamilton showed little vulnerability, managing every stint with clinical precision."
2018 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
"Max Verstappen surged from pole and defended with razor-sharp reactions through multiple Safety Car restarts to deliver a powerful victory."
2019 Brazilian Grand Prix