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In the 2010 Formula 1 season, Karun Chandhok finished 7 races. He was the third Indian driver in F1 after Narain Karthikeyan. The total number of races in the 2010 season was 19, but Chandhok only participated in a limited number due to team circumstances and mechanical issues.

Nico Rosberg driving for Mercedes completed all 9 races in the first half of the 2010 season. This was notable for consistency in a season marked by mechanical retirements for many drivers. Button, Webber, and Sutil all had at least one DNF in this period.

Ferrari secured 5 podiums in the 2010 season with drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa. This included Alonso's victories at Bahrain, Monaco, and other strong finishes. The team fought for the championship until the final race.

Germany defeated England 4-1 in the pre-quarterfinal (Round of 16) match of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. This was a comprehensive victory for Germany, with goals from Müller, Klose, and others. England's goal came from Upson.

Sepp Blatter served as FIFA President from 1998 to 2015, making him the correct answer for the timeframe when this quiz was created (circa 2010). Stanley Rous (1961-1974) and Jules Rimet (1921-1954) were earlier presidents, while João Havelange served from 1974-1998.

Russia lost to Slovenia in the 2010 World Cup qualifying playoffs. Slovenia won the playoff tie 2-1 on aggregate (1-0 away, 1-1 home), eliminating Russia from qualification. Greece and Serbia were not Russia's opponents in this playoff.

Siphiwe Tshabalala scored the first goal of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in the opening match between South Africa and Mexico. His stunning left-footed strike in the 55th minute made history as the tournament's opening goal.