2009

Continues to make the headlines for all the right reasons. Scores Red Bull Racing's maiden pole and victory in China, before winning again at Silverstone and Suzuka. A final victory at the season-ending inaugural Abu Dhabi Grand Prix helps him clinch second in the drivers' championship.

2008

First full season of Formula One sees him become the sport's youngest winner with a stunning wet-weather victory at Monza. Finishes eighth overall with 35 points and rewarded with a switch from Toro Rosso to Red Bull's 'senior' RBR team for 2009.

2007

Becomes sport's youngest point scorer when he stands in for BMW's Robert Kubica at Indy, finishing eighth. Secures full-time Toro Rosso race seat from August's Hungarian Grand Prix and earns the team their best result to date with fourth place in China.

2006

Runner-up in Formula Three Euro Series after three race wins. Competes in three World Series by Renault events, winning two. Named BMW Sauber's Friday test and reserve driver - five successful third-driver outings.

2005

Fifth in the Formula 3 Euro Series, declared best rookie driver after clinching five podiums. Enjoys first Formula One test with BMW Williams at Jerez.

2004

Formula BMW ADAC champion - finishes on podium in all 20 races, taking 18 victories.

2003

Claims second place in the Formula BMW ADAC championship after winning five of the 19 races.

2001

Wins German and European Junior karting titles.