Last year one out of four races was won by the driver starting the race in the pole position, up from one out of 10 earlier this decade.

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The BMW Team driver is still fifth in the Championship after coming seventh in race one and third in race two.

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Over the years, teams have often had one driver let his own teammate pass him during the race because of larger title considerations.

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For any lap outside that time, a driver is docked one lap's worth of fuel for the race, which harms his strategy.

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The first race of the 2011 Formula One season takes place in Bahrain on March 13 and it appears likely that reserve driver Bruno Senna will be called in to take Kubica's place.

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