Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Review 2015: Rosberg clinches season finale

In future years when looking back at the 2015 season, people will remember it as the year when Lewis Hamilton claimed his third Championship title. The Brit has driven outstandingly all season, but the final few races of the year will give him plenty to think about over the winter.

Since winning the Championship in Austin, Nico Rosberg has had the edge over Hamilton. The German finished the season with three successful victories, and six pole positions in a row, showing that on his day he has the beating of the three time champion.

Nico Rosberg ended 2015 on a high

In truth Hamilton never really got close at Yas Marina, with only a brief spell mid-race leaving fans questioning if he might be able to challenge for the win. One thing is for sure, we're set up for an incredible 2016 is Rosberg can maintain this form.

Surprise of the day was probably Kimi Raikkonen finally being able to deliver on his promising qualifying pace. The Fin saw off the challenge of teammate Vettel crossed the line to claim only his third podium of 2015. The result also saw the Fin pipping fellow countryman Bottas for 4th place in the World Championship standings. Should Ferrari deliver on their promise to be more competative next season, they'll need Raikkonen to step up and provide adequate back up to his German teammate.

Bottas was released from his box too early.

Further down the field there were contrasting fortunes for both Force India and Williams. The former can be very pleased with their day's work as both Perez and Hulkenburg brought home a double points finish to consolidate their fifth place in the constructors table. For Williams however, only Massa was able to claim a lowly eight place, their race overshadowed by a botched pit exit involving teammate Bottas.

In his final race for Lotus Romain Grosjean deserved a mention, fighting his way to claim 9th spot having started 18th on the grid. The result also saw the Enstone based outfit beat Torro Rosso to secure the extra prize money for 6th place in the Constructors Championship. How the Frenchman performs as team leader of the new Haas F1 Team next season will be one of talking points of 2016.

For us now the attention switches to 2016. Lets hope the rest of the field can bring a challenge to the silver arrows, then we'll have proper entertainment on our hands.

Brazil GP Review 2015: Rosberg takes controlling win at Interlagos

This championship may already be over, but the battle lines are already being drawn for 2016, with Nico Rosberg striking first.

Whilst this year’s Brazilian Grand Prix was far from a classic, it showed for the second race in a row that the German is still more than capable of challenging Lewis Hamilton for race wins with a controlled performance from the front. He never really looked like losing the lead at any point.

Hamilton did look faster at times during the race but in a time when F1’s regulations are being fiercely debated he was typically open about his struggle to follow his team mate, let alone attempt to pass. 

Fernando Alonso had another race to forget in Brazil

Mercedes strategy during the race was also up for debate, with both drivers basically mirroring each other. With both championships already won, perhaps this was time to think more about the show, even with the risk of the Ferrari’s behind. 

Away from the front, Sebastian Vettel drove a faultless race to claim third, with Kimi Raikkonen following in fourth, always he speculated afterwards what might have been if he been switched to a three stop race. He did however have a comfortable margin to Valteri Bottas, who secured 3^rd spot for Williams in the Constructors Championship in a lonely 5^th. 

Nico Hulkenberg, Danil Kyvat, Romain Grosjean, Max Verstappen and Pastor Maldonado completed the top ten after Felipe Massa was disqualified after his tyre blankets were too hot before the start of the race. 

The fight for the minor points place provided the most action during the race with Verstappen delivering once again with a couple of outstanding overtakes around the outside on the Senna S complex.

Mexico Grand Prix 2015: Incredible Fans Deserve Better as F1 Returns to Historic Venue

Just a week after one of the contenders for 'race of the season' in Austin last weekend, chances are we were always going to be disappointed by what F1 served up on its return to the fabulous Autodromo Hermanes Rodriguez. While Austin could rely on the mixed conditions (to say the least) to spice things up, a combination of Mercedes dominance and fair weather meant the Mexican fans were treated to some less than exciting action on track.

Sergio Perez delighted the home crowd.

If it was possible to give the 'driver of the day' prize to the fans, they clearly deserved it. Their excitement didn't wain over the course of the 71 laps, and they were at least rewarded with a solid performance from home favourite Sergio Perez. The Mexican also ensured he retained the adulation of his loyal supporters with a couple of nice overtakes into the fabulous stadium section of the lap. Of course next year there'll be another Mexican on the grid in Haas' driver Esteban Guitierrez, so we can be sure the atmosphere will again impress next year.

We can't take a look at the race and ignore the winner, Nico Rosberg was dominant throughout, and never really looked under pressure for the newly crowned three time World Champion. There has been a trend this season, namely if Nico Rosberg can get to the first corner first, he usually has no problem in converting this into a victory. If only he could get off the grid well on a consistent basis...

Valteri Bottas again proved his worth with a fighting performance on his way to yet another podium finish. Rumours of a Ferrari drive in 2017 aren't likely to diminish with drives like this one, although he won't have done relations with the Maranello outfit any good by ending Raikkonen's race following their clash mid race.

Bottas claimed the 8th podium of his career

There should also be a fleeting mention for Lotus' driver Romain Grosjean. At no point throughout the race weekend have the Enstone team looked competitive, yet a solid and uneventful race saw the Frenchman claim a solitary point with a 10th place finish.

In reality the Mexican Grand Prix won't go down as a classic, but the passionate fans will ensure it was a race weekend we won't forget in a hurry.

Thankfully we can be sure that Brazil will provide us with more entertain in a couple of weeks time!