2010 Formula One World Championship needed to finish fourth to claim the title. McLaren's Jenson Button took the lead of the race when Sebastian Vettel pitted, the 2009 World Champion attempting to extend his lead enough to avoid a costly encounter with Robert Kubica after Lewis Hamilton got caught behind the Renault driver; passing Kubica would give him a chance to catch Vettel, who would resume the lead when Button pitted. Button needed a lead of twenty-two seconds to rejoin the circuit ahead of Kubica and Hamilton, but Kubica was able to match him on lap times and McLaren were forced to pit Button, who
1989 Formula One World Championship but once the appeals had been considered, Prost was crowned the champion for the third time. Driver did not finish the Grand Prix, but was classified as he completed over 90% of the race distance. Championship points were awarded on a 9–6–4–3–2–1 basis for the first six places in each race. Only the best eleven results for each driver were retained. Championship points were awarded on a 9–6–4–3–2–1 basis for the first six places in each race. 1989 Formula One World Championship The 1989 FIA Formula One World Championship was the 43rd season of FIA Formula One motor racing. It