2009 Formula One World Championship joined Brawn as a test driver. Force India joined Brawn GP in using the Mercedes engines by signing a five-year deal until 2013, having ended their previous supply contract from Ferrari. The retirement of Red Bull Racing driver David Coulthard led to the appointment of Sebastian Vettel as his replacement, who left the Scuderia Toro Rosso team after a successful previous season including winning the Italian Grand Prix. Toro Rosso, a team designed to develop new Formula One drivers, saw co-owner Gerhard Berger sell his half-stake back to Red Bull, claiming that the new regulations would "leave no room for
1995 Formula One World Championship 1995 Formula One World Championship The 1995 FIA Formula One World Championship was the 49th season of FIA Formula One motor racing. It featured the 1995 FIA Formula One World Championship for driver and constructors. The season was contested over 17 races from 26 March to 12 November 1995. For the second year in succession, the Drivers' Championship was won by Michael Schumacher, the Benetton driver ahead of Damon Hill of Williams by 33 points. Benetton-Renault won their first and only Constructors' Championship, 29 points ahead of Williams-Renault. The season was highlighted by the rivalry between Schumacher and Hill, with