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Jolyon answers fans’ questions on Twitter

Prior to the final round of the 2014 GP2 series at Abu Dhabi, newly crowned champion Jolyon Palmer took to the series' official Twitter account to answer questions from fans. Here are some of the questions, and Jolyon's answers:

@MaritP_FAN: Hi, Jolyon :) Who's your best friend among this year's GP2 drivers?
Jolyon: Thanks Martina. Probably Stephane Richelmi. He's been a good team-mate this year

@Niikka90: Are you superstitious?
Jolyon: Nope :)

@Niikka90: What kind of music is your favourite?
Jolyon: I like the Beatles

@Niikka90: Where do you see yourself next year?
Jolyon: On the Formula 1 grid hopefully

@super_ruck: Which driver(s) do you like to hang out with?
Jolyon: I don't really hang out with many drivers in GP2. Most of them are nice guys though

@super_ruck: Do you like to listen to music on the grid?
Jolyon: No. I'm too busy working on strategy

@MSCWillWin: Boobs or bums? (Don't worry that's the question I ask to every driver!)
Jolyon: Both. I'm picky :D

@ROY_Motor: What are the chances of you racing in Japan?
Jolyon: I'll be racing in Suzuka if I do F1 next year

@hulkie27: Hi Jolyon! What did you like the most in Russia?
Jolyon: Winning the title :)

@SyifaMaulani7: What do you think about Sebastian Vettel?
Jolyon: He's a very good driver and he seems like a good guy

@SyifaMaulani7: Who do you think is your best rival in GP2?
Jolyon: I'd say Stoffel Vandoorne and Mitch Evans are the toughest to race against

@SyifaMaulani7: What is your favourite song?
Jolyon: Sheppard - Geronimo

@SyifaMaulani7: Do you like MotoGP? Who's your favourite rider?
Jolyon: Yes I do. I like Marc Marquez

@SyifaMaulani7: What did you feel after you won the GP2 Championship?
Jolyon: I was very happy and proud to have beaten some very good drivers

@EeroH84: How much difference does a team make in GP2?
Jolyon: There's not a big difference. They're all professional and the cars are the same. 

@EeroH84: Should GP2 have some prize money for the best drivers and teams?
Jolyon: For the drivers, definitely. Teams already have prize money

@snowy_f1_bear: What was your favourite race this year?
Jolyon: Budapest Feature Race. I had a good fight and it was an enjoyable race

@StewartKSF1: What is your favourite car to drive?
Jolyon: Hopefully the Force India F1 car which I will be driving next week!

@snowy_f1_bear: Do you believe in Santa?
Jolyon: Of course! J

@StewartKSF1: Renault or BMW?
Jolyon: BMW

@ryoooo99: Who is your favourite F1 driver?
Jolyon: I always liked watching Juan Pablo Montoya. He was always exciting

@hulkie27: Cats or dogs?
Jolyon: Dogs, definitely dogs!

@hulkie27: Do you have an achievement (except racing) which you are proud of?
Jolyon: I've got a business degree which I'm proud of

@SYD_Yuta_M: What do you think about the Japanese category Super Formula?
Jolyon: I don't know much about it

@bananabergf1: If there's a movie about you already filmed, what movie would it be?
Jolyon: Casino Royale (the James Bond movie)

@hulkie27: Silly question but has anyone told you that you look like Jude Law?
Jolyon: No they haven't, but I am quite flattered

2015 Formula One World Championship

C.L, HamiltonMercedes381
2.N, RosbergMercedes322
3.S, VettelFerrari278
4.K, RaikkonenFerrari150
5.V, BottasWilliams136
6.F, MassaWilliams121
7.D, KyvatRed Bull95
8.D, RicciardoRed Bull92
9.S, PerezForce India78
10.N, HulkenbergForce India58
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Latest Results

Abu Dhabi, Formula One World Championship
Free Practice One
1.Lewis HamiltonMercedes1m43.754s
2.Nico RosbergMercedes+0.141s
3.Kimi RaikkonenFerrari+0.746s
4.Daniil KvyatRed Bull+0.948s
5.Sebastian VettelFerrari+0.988s
6.Nico HulkenbergForce India+0.997s
7.Daniel RicciardoRed Bull+1.139s
8.Sergio PerezForce India+1.180s
9.Pastor MaldonadoLotus1.560s
10.Felipe MassaWilliams+1.679s
11.Valtteri BottasWilliams+1.849s
12.Max VerstappenToro Rosso+1.964s
13.Jenson ButtonMcLaren+2.019s
14.Fernando AlonsoMcLaren+2.111s
15.Felipe NasrSauber+2.361s
16.Carlos SainzToro Rosso+2.466s
17.Marcus EricssonSauber+2.653s
18.Jolyon PalmerLotus+2.747s
19.Will StevensMAnor+5.082s
20.Roberto MerhiManor+6.134s