when passion drives you

The final and deciding race of the 2010 Formula One season will be underway shortly, the result of which will leave many people happy and many others devastated.

Qualifying is completed giving us our top five: Sebastian Vettel, Lewis Hamilton, Fernando Alonso, Jenson Button and Mark Webber.

Alonso leads the Championship on 246 points, Webber is eight points back on 238, while Vettel sits on 231, nine points ahead of Hamilton’s 222.

If Vettel wins the race and Alonso finishes in fifth place or worse, the German wins the title. If Webber wins and Alonso finishes no better than third, the Australian wins the title. If Vettel wins the race ahead of his team-mate and Alonso takes third, neither Red Bull driver wins the title and the Spaniard takes his third World Championship. This is going to be well worth watching.

Let’s be honest though, all three contenders would be deserving winners.

Vettel has had a phenomenal year, particularly in terms of qualifying performances, with ten pole positions next to his name this season. Even if you disagree with some of his race tactics, there is no denying his raw talent behind the wheel of a Formula One car.

Alonso has been here before, twice, winning the title in 2005 and 2006 for Renault. Despite being relatively quiet in the last few years he is always a driver to watch. His commitment and car control have always been second to none.

And Webber, the epitome of the Aussie battler. Joining the world of Formula One in 2002 for Minardi and then driving for Jaguar and Williams before coming to Red Bull, Webber has always been a hard worker. He’s got the skill, he’s got the car but will his other great career difficulty, luck, find him when he needs it most.

In only a few more hours one of the most exciting seasons of Formula One for many years will wrap up in Abu Dhabi and we will have a new World Champion. Aussie, Aussie, Aussie!

Dave