São Paulo hosted the penultimate round of the 2010 world championship and as usual the Interlagos circuit didn’t disappoint. Jenson Button wrapped up the championship with a gutsy race after yet another disastrous qualifying that left him way down the grid. Mark Webber serenely picked up his second victory whilst a new hero emerged from Japan in the form of Kamui Kobayashi whose forceful driving instantly won him a place in the hearts of many race fans..

The Interlagos circuit is set amidst the city of Sao Paulo

Rosberg and Nakajima starred in wet qualifying until the last moment

Weary eyes dreaming of his first Ferrari?
Weary eyes regretting his current Ferrari?

Two Japanese drivers equals epic fireworks
Mark Webber robustly fends off Kimi Raikkonen at the start
Dammit where is Rubens?

Jenson Button's charge through the field about to be Kobayashied

It's all a blur in the pits for Sebastien Buemi

The skys the limit for the outgoing champion, who leapt from 18th on the grid to finish the race 3rd.

This requires bravery.... and extreme stupidity

Ice-cream, coke and Vodka just out of shot

Port to starboard sail...

Mark Webber racking up the laps in the wet practice

Against all expectations Kubica took his unfancied BMW Sauber to a strong 2nd

Kimi Raikkonen splashes through the pits during practice

Mark Webber quietly contrived to notch up his 2nd victory

Lewis Hamilton at work in the wet
Fixed grins from future team-mates

World Champions