Bhn09 Media Kit

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G U L F A I R B A H R A I N G R A N D P R I X

M E D I A K I T

T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S

PART 1 GENERAL INFORMATION

Foreword by Bahrain International Circuit Chairman, Zayed R. Alzayani 4-5 Timetable 6-7

Circuit Map 8 Bahrain International Circuit – Facts & Figures 9-10 Bahrain International Circuit – A-Z 11-13

PART 2 MEDIA SERVICES Responsibilities: Track / FIA / Media Centre 14 Accreditation and Media Centre: Opening Hours 15 Media Centre and Photographers’ Area Facilities 16 Shuttle Services 17 Press Conferences 18 PART 3 2009 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Calendar 19 Entry List 20

Drivers at a glance 21 Teams at a glance 22 Drivers’ and Constructors’ Classifications 23

Team Mates’ Qualifying Performances 23 Australian Grand Prix – Characteristics / 2009 Result 24-25 Malaysian Grand Prix – Characteristics / 2009 Result 26-27

Chinese Grand Prix – Characteristics / 2009 Results 28-29 Bahrain Grand Prix – Characteristics / 2008 Result 30-31

Spanish Grand Prix – Characteristics 32 Monaco Grand Prix – Characteristics 33 Turkish Grand Prix – Characteristics 34 British Grand Prix – Characteristics 35 German Grand Prix – Characteristics 36 Hungarian Grand Prix – Characteristics 37 Grand Prix of Europe – Characteristics 38 Belgium Grand Prix – Characteristics 39 Italian Grand Prix – Characteristics 40 Singapore Grand Prix – Characteristics 41 Japanese Grand Prix – Characteristics 42 Brazilian Grand Prix – Characteristics 43 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – Characteristics 44 New Rules in 2009 45-46

PART 4 STATISTICS The Bahrain Grand Prix 47-48 2008 Championship Points – Drivers / Constructors 49-50

2008 Pole Positions / Winners / Fastest Laps & Qualifying 51

T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S

PART 5 TEAMS & DRIVERS

Team / Drivers: Vodafone McLaren Mercedes 52-53 Team / Drivers: Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro 54-55

Team / Drivers: BMW Sauber F1 Team 56-58 Team / Drivers: ING Renault F1 Team 59-60

Team / Drivers: Panasonic Toyota Racing 61-62 Team / Drivers: Scuderia Toro Rosso 63-64 Team / Drivers: Red Bull Racing 65-66 Team / Drivers: AT&T Williams 67-68

Team / Drivers: Brawn GP Formula One Team 69-70 Team / Drivers: Force India F1 Team 71-72 PART 6 HISTORY BOOK: FIGURES/ FACTS/ STATISTICS Driver World Champions 1980-2008 73

Driver World Champions 1950-1979 74 Constructor World Champions 1980-2008 75 Constructor World Champions 1958-1979 76

Drivers’ Records 77 Constructors’ Records 78 PART 7 ABOUT FORMULA ONE Technical Regulations 79 Rules & Regulations 80-85 Curious Facts 86-87 PART 8 SUPPORT RACES

Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup Background 88-90 Calendar 91 Press Contacts 92

Provisional Entry List 93 Speedcar Series Background Information / Calendar / Contact / Standing 94-98 Entry List 99 Chevrolet Supercars ME Championship Background / Entry List 100-102 GP2 Asia Calendar / Standing 103 Entry List 104

F O R E W O R D B Y

B A H R A I N I N T E R N A T I O N A L C I R C U I T C H A I R M A N

Z A Y E D R. A L Z A Y A N I

On April 26th the Kingdom of Bahrain will become the focal point of the sporting world as the country hosts the fourth round of the FIA Formula One™ World Championship, the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix. As Chairman of the Bahrain International Circuit I look forward with enthusiasm to providing all of your readers with a fantastic weekend of racing entertainment. The BIC has a phenomenal reputation throughout the racing world for hosting one of the best races on the calendar and as one of only 17 countries to host a round of the F1 Championship we have the ability to use the Grand Prix and Bahrain International Circuit as a platform for increasing the awareness of the Kingdom of Bahrain. Hundreds of millions of television viewers around the world will watch the sixth running of the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix and a repeat of the sell-out crowd of last year will underline the significance and economic impact of staging the race here in Bahrain. This year we will see a race like never before. At BIC we are well known for our focus on action and entertainment and we have set our sights high on making this Grand Prix the biggest and best yet. The Kingdom’s pride in its race and the friendship and hospitality of the people mean so much to visitors and competitors alike and this year they will get the chance to enjoy a variety of activities both on and off-track. On track the Formula One™ race is supported by a full programme of four races. Heading the list and joining us for the fourth time is the spectacular Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup. Bahrain has a special relationship with Porsche and they always enjoy their race at Sakhir along with the support that they get from the team at BIC. The GP2 Asia Series is back for its second round in 2009 along with its partner series Speedcar. Finally, top drivers from across the region will put on an exhibition race which is a taste of things to come for the Bahrain’s own “home-grown” Chevrolet Supercars ME Championship. Off-track entertainers from all over the world will be making their way to our award-winning desert circuit. Children’s entertainment tops the bill but there will also be show-stopping performances from a variety of entertainers - music from Street band Bijoumiyo, acrobats from the Limpopo-Zambezi band and daringly-difficult stunts from the Van Der Brothers are just to name a few. Last year Bahrain laid on the most excusive display of classic Ferraris. This year we have gone one better with the first public display of a unique collection of Formula One™ cars dating back to the 1930s. The 24 mouth-watering cars from Formula One™ supremo Bernie Ecclestone’s Heritage Collection will be on display in the Formula One™ Village Vending Area. This extraordinary collection includes the classic pre-war Auto Union and Mercedes Grand Prix cars that were driven by some of the legendary German racers together with Ferraris, Maseratis, Lancias, McLarens and Brabhams from the 50s through to the modern era.

Included here are cars driven by the legendary Juan Manuel Fangio, Niki Lauda, Stirling Moss, John Surtees and Mike Hawthorn. James Hunt’s 1976 winning McLaren M23 will be on display as well as the Brabham “Fan Car” that won the Swedish Grand Prix with Niki Lauda at the wheel only to be famously excluded from Grand Prix racing for illegalities. This is an attraction that is not to be missed. Truly a first and we are extremely excited by it being here in Bahrain and I would like to personally take this opportunity of thanking Bernie Ecclestone for allowing us to display his cars. Throughout the F1 Village will be a diverse range of acts and activities including children’s play areas, buskers in the tunnels, face painters, stilt-walkers, the “Kart Zone” and much, much more. As you the readers of Arabia Motors join us this year we guarantee you that this will be a memorable sixth hosting for the Kingdom of Bahrain. On behalf of all the team at BIC I hope that you have a most enjoyable, action-packed and memorable weekend on April 24-26. See you there! Zayed R. Alzayani

G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N

T I M E T A B L E – B A H R A I N G R A N D P R I X*

THURSDAY 14:00 15:00 FORMULA ONE TRACK FAMILIARISATION – SAFETY CAR 15:00 FORMULA ONE PRESS CONFERENCE – PRESS ROOM 15:00 17:00 FORMULA ONE 3 DAY TICKET HOLDERS PITLANE WALK 16:00 17:00

FORMULA ONE GP2 ASIA

TEAM MANAGERS’ MEETING DRIVERS MEETING

FRIDAY 08:00 08:15 08:30 09:15 09:30 09:40

FORMULA ONE SPEEDCAR FORMULA ONE

MARSHALLING SYSTEM TRACK TEST QUALIFYING SESSION TRACK INSPECTION

10:00 11:30 FORMULA ONE FIRST PRACTICE SESSION 11:55 12:25¹ 12:35 13:50 12:50 13:20 13:00

GP2 ASIA FORMULA ONE CHEVROLET SUPER CAR MIDDLE EAST PORSCHE MOBIL 1 SUPERCUP

PRACTICE SESSION PADDOCK CLUB PIT LANE WALK QUALIFYING SESSION DRIVERS MEETING

13:30 13:40 FORMULA ONE TRACK INSPECTION 14:00 15:30 FORMULA ONE SECOND PRACTICE SESSION 16:00 16:30 GP2 ASIA QUALIFYING SESSION 16:00 17:00 FORMULA ONE PRESS CONFERENCE – PRESS ROOM 17:00 17:00 17:45¹

FORMULA ONE PORSCHE MOBIL 1 SUPERCUP

DRIVERS MEETING PRACTICE SESSION

SATURDAY 07:30 08:30 FORMULA ONE TEAM PIT STOP PRACTICE 07:45 08:30 FORMULA ONE PADDOCK CLUB PIT LANE WALK 08:00 08:15 08:35 09:05 09:30* 10:15 10:20 10:50

FORMULA ONE PORSCHE MOBIL 1 SUPERCUP SPEEDCAR FORMULA ONE

MARSHALLING SYSTEM TRACK TEST QUALIFYING SESSION FIRST RACE (40 MINS) PADDOCK CLUB PIT LANE WALK

10:30 10:40 FORMULA ONE TRACK INSPECTION 11:00 12:00 12:25* 13:00 13:05 13:50 13:30 13:40

FORMULA ONE PORSCHE MOBIL 1 SUPERCUP FORMULA ONE FORMULA ONE

THIRD PRACTICE SESSION FIRST RACE (12 LAPS OR 30 MINS) PADDOCK CLUB PIT LANE WALK TRACK INSPECTION

13:45 13:55 AIR DISPLAY PARACHUTE JUMP 14:00 15:00 FORMULA ONE QUALIFYING SESSION 15:30 GP2 ASIA PIT LANE OPEN 15:40 GP2 ASIA PIT LANE CLOSED 15:50* 17:10 17:30 18:00

GP2 ASIA CHEVROLET SUPER CAR MIDDLE EAST

FIRST RACE (34 LAPS OR 75 MINS) FIRST RACE (8 LAPS OR 25 MINS)

T I M E T A B L E – B A H R A I N G R A N D P R I X*

SUNDAY 08:30 08:45 08:30 09:30 09:00* 09:45

FORMULA ONE FORMULA ONE SPEEDCAR

MARSHALLING SYSTEM TRACK TEST PADDOCK CLUB PIT LANE WALK SECOND RACE (40 MINS)

10:15* 10:45 11:10

CHEVROLET SUPER CAR MIDDLE EAST GP2 ASIA

SECOND RACE (8 LAPS OR 25 MINS) PIT LANE OPEN

11:20 GP2 ASIA PIT LANE CLOSED 11:30* 12:20 12:00 12:45* 13:20 13:25 14:20

GP2 ASIA FORMULA ONE PORSCHE MOBIL 1 SUPERCUP FORMULA ONE

SECOND RACE (23 LAPS OR 45 MINUTES) DRIVERS’ MEETING (IF NECESSARY) SECOND RACE (12 LAPS) PADDOCK CLUB PIT LANE WALK

13:30 FORMULA ONE DRIVERS TRACK PARADE 13:30 14:00 STARTING GRID DEMONSTRATION UNDER WATER WORLD RECORD

ATTEMPT 13:30 14:15 14:00 14:15 14:10 14:20

FORMULA ONE AIR DISPLAY FORMULA ONE

STARTING GRID PRESENTATION HELICOPTER FLY PASS TRACK INSPECTION

14:30 FORMULA ONE PIT LANE OPEN 14:30 14:35 AIR DISPLAY F16 FLY PAST 14:45 FORMULA ONE PIT LANE CLOSED GRID FORMATION 14:46 FORMULA ONE NATIONAL ANTHEM 15:00* FORMULA ONE GRAND PRIX (57 LAPS OR 120 MINS) * These times refer to the start of the formation lap, ¹ Fixed Time Session ² This is possible if Chevrolet Supercars ME Championship uses the support Event Pit lane PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS TIMETABLE IS SUBJECT TO AMENDMENTS

C I R C U I T M A P

B A H R A I N I N T E R N A T I O N A L C I R C U I T

F A C T S & F I G U R E S

Specifications of the Grand Prix track: There are six different individual tracks: • 2.55km inner track with a width varying between 14 and 15m (8 turns) • 3.664km outer track with a width varying between 14 and 17m (10 turns) • 5.412km Grand Prix track 14–22m width • 1.2km Drag strip with a width of 18.5m • 3.7km Paddock Circuit (9 turns) 14 – 22m width • 6.2km Full Circuit

Specifications of the Grand Prix track: • Investment $150 million US • The inner and outer circuits are configured to form an F1 Grand Prix track • Maximum uphill slope: 3.60% • Maximum downhill slope: 5.60% • A relief that ranges from 0 to 18m • 15 turns (9 right, 6 left) • Forecast lap time for a 2.4-litre F1 car: 1’31” • Forecast average speed: 210kph • Top Speed 285kph • Length of start/finish straight: 1090m • Four straights

- Pit straight; 1090 m - Straight 2; 555m - Straight 3; 680m - Straight 4; 750

• Workforce: 3,000+ at peak time • Total man hours worked: 8,265,000 • Total sub base for track: 272,648m2 • Total Asphalt base course: 60,000MT • Total Asphalt binding course: 30,000MT • Total Asphalt wearing course: 30,000MT • Total painted area of run-off for 2009: 15,000m2


F A C T S & F I G U R E S

Specifications of the Grand Prix track: • Total quantity of concrete used: 70,000m3 • Total steel: 8,500MT • Total rock excavation: 968,459m3 • Total filling: 500,000m3 • Total length of tyre barriers: 4,100m • Total number of tyres: 82,000 • Total guard rail: 12,000m • Total FIA safety fencing: 5,000m • 3,000m of guard rail and safety fencing replaced prior to 2009 Grand Prix The Bahrain racing circuit includes: • An eight-storey VIP tower (Sakhir Tower) with Roof Terrace, VIP suites, Restaurant and

Administration offices • A total seating capacity of 34,500 spectators • A main grandstand for 10,500 spectators and first class hospitality suites • 47 VIP Hospitality Suites in the Main and Oasis Grandstands • State of the Art Pit and Paddock complex for 11 Grand Prix Teams, their cars, equipment

and support staff • Oasis Complex that includes 3,000 seat grandstand and a second pit building for support

race and vehicle testing technical support • Race Control centre with the latest technology including a nerve centre with 41 remote

controlled security cameras with zoom capability to enable Race Officials to monitor every aspect of the race track from a central point

• A complete technical resource centre dedicated to Formula One™ scrutinizing and regulation control

• Dedicated buildings for 18 international racing teams • Medical Centre constructed and equipped to stringent FIA Medical Commission and

International racing standards • Television Broadcast Centre for International and Regional broadcasters • Media Centre for 400 journalists with 260 television sets • Photographers' Centre for 110 International and Regional photographers • Under track pedestrian and vehicle tunnels • Vending area for merchandising • New dual carriageway road access from Manama to circuit • Parking facilities for 13,000 cars


A – Z

A - F Adliya Bahrain’s restaurant district is a chic and cosmopolitan area close to the

Al Fateh Mosque and Gulf Hotel. A short walk from the Gulf Hotel and Ramada Hotel or well known among all the taxi drivers for those travelling from further afield.

BIC TV/ BIC Radio BIC TV will transmit live on the giant screens all the on-and off-track

activities at the circuit, keeping the fans involved and up-to-date with the day’s events. BIC TV will interview stars and personalities at the circuit, as well as members of the public and of the F1 teams. BIC’s radio broadcast will be transmitted on 107.0 FM and provided in both Arabic and English. Listeners at the circuit as well as across the island will be able to follow commentaries on the races and all other activities around the Grand Prix as well as updates and latest news on all F1 events taking place around the island.

Circuits There are six individual circuits at the Bahrain International Circuit:

F1 GP circuit: 5.412km Full Circuit: 6.2km Paddock Circuit: 3.7km Inner Circuit: 2.55km Outer Circuit: 3.664km Drag Strip: 1.2km

Development The Bahrain International Circuit is wholly owned by Bahrain Mumtalakat,

which considers the circuit a catalyst for further growth in the economy and the foundation for new skills. The 6.4km Full Circuit was inaugurated for the first 24 Hour Race of Bahrain in December 2006. The medium-length Paddock Circuit (cutting away from the Grand Prix Circuit after Turn 3 and passing back down the straight in front of the Oasis Complex) is used for regional events such as the annual Desert 400 for the V8 Supercars Series Australia. The Drag Strip is FIA-approved to host Top Fuel dragsters and the Inner Circuit is used for national races and corporate entertainment.

Entertainment Live music and entertainment, activities, a children’s area and

refreshments are all available in the F1 Village. F1 lap record The lap record of 1m 30.252 was set by Michael Schumacher (Ferrari)

during the 2004 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix. The fastest lap recorded in this year’s pre-season test was 1m 32.102 set by Ferrari's Kimi Räikkönen.


A – Z

G - O Gulf Air

Gulf Air, title sponsor of the Bahrain Grand Prix, is owned by the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Sultanate of Oman and is the only pan-Gulf airline in the region. The airline’s network stretches from Europe to Asia and covers more than 50 cities in over 30 countries.

History On the 14th September 2002, the Kingdom of Bahrain signed a long-term

agreement with Formula One™ Management Ltd to host a round of the FIA Formula One™ World Championship, starting from 2004. In early 2007 the contract for the BIC to host the Bahrain Grand Prix was extended ‘throughout this decade and deep into the next.’

Journalists The state-of-the-art Media Centre can accommodate up to 500 journalists

and is equipped with the latest digital media. Special accommodation rates for freelance journalists are one of the new range of measures designed to ease the burden of travel.

Kingdom The Kingdom of Bahrain is an archipelago made up of 36 islands and

Bahrain Island is the biggest, 48km long and 16km wide. It has one man-made causeway linking it to Saudi Arabia and a second causeway – the longest in the world – will link to Qatar is under construction.

Layout The circuit has been designed so that six different track layouts fit into one

motor racing complex, thus allowing the facility to be used all year round. Motor Federation The sporting organiser, the BMF (Bahrain Motor Federation) will have about

800 people working during the event. Amongst these will be 38 sector and deputy marshals overseeing 8-10 marshals, a team of approx. 25 people working in the pit lane and 50 on the grid line. There will also be 120 fire marshals, 150 track marshals and a team of 30 doctors and paramedics.

New Developments The BIC's Kart Zone has become one of the most popular venues for

accessing the sport in the Kingdom, meanwhile construction of a CIK internationally-approved track is underway. The Paddock Club car park is situated on top of the hugely popular 1/10-scale radio control car track.

Overtaking The F1 Grand Prix circuit has 15 bends and has been designed to have at least three places where drivers will be able to overtake.


A – Z

P - Z Pit Walkabout All three-day ticket holders will have access to the pit lane on Thursday

April 23rd 2009. Run-off area Eight meters both sides of the track on the straights and up to 10 meters

on the outside of corners. For 2009 the run-off areas will feature different designs of Arabic artwork and script, designed as a themed journey both to enhance the presentation and provide the drivers with better reference points around the lap totaling 15,000m² of the run-off surface.

Speedy New for the 2009 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix is the adoption of a mascot

for the Bahrain International Circuit's year-round activities: Speedy the racing driver. The character was designed and created entirely in Bahrain and was named in a competition for schoolchildren in the country's biggest-selling weekly newspaper.

Telecommunications ISDN, ADSL and direct lines as well as data uplinks are available in the

Media Centre and Photographers’ Room. WiFi Internet access is free for all in the Media Centre.

Video screens To ensure spectators will not miss out on any of the race action, six giant

video screens are set up across the circuit area. Every stand seat enjoys the view of a giant screen to keep up with all the action around the track.

Waard Replacing the traditional champagne spray on the Formula One™

podium, Waard is a blend of rose water, locally-produced pomegranate juice and sparkling water that is blended and bottled locally, just for the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix.

X-ray The medical centre at the circuit is equipped with a state of the art x-ray

equipment. Yalla! Traditional cry of encouragement among the region's sports fans,

meaning 'let's go!' or 'come on!' Expect to hear it often on April 26. Zayed R. Al Zayani Prominent Bahraini businessman and long-standing member of the BIC

Board of Directors, Zayed Al Zayani was elected Chairman in mid-2008, taking over the reins at the BIC from Talal Al Zain.

M E D I A S E R V I C E S

R E S P O N S I B I L I T I E S

RACETRACK

Operating Company Bahrain International Circuit

PO Box 26381 Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain Phone: +973 1745 0000 Fax: +973 1745 1111 Email: [email protected] Website: www.bahraingp.com

Clerk of the Course Fayez Ramzy Fayez National Steward Mazin Al Hilli FIA

Race Director, Safety Delegate and Starter Charlie Whiting Medical Delegate Prof.Jean-Charles Piette Technical Delegate Jo Bauer Press Delegate Alexandra Schieren Photographers’ Delegate Pat Behar FIA Observer Herbie Blash Steward Alan Donnelly, Kari Sohlberg and Henry Krausz MEDIA CENTRE

National Press Officer Mohammed Al Awadi International Media & PR Jenan Al Maskati Media Accreditation Patricia Casper and Martina Rathmann Media Centre Coordination Egbert Thamm Media Kit Amanda Hunt

http://www.bahraingp.com/

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O P E N I N G H O U R S

ACCREDITATION

Location The Media Accreditation Centre is located next to the Sakhir Service

Station (Gulf of Bahrain Avenue) on the way to the circuit. Opening hours Wednesday: 22 April 2009: 11.00 – 18.00 hrs Thursday: 23 April 2009: 08.00 – 18.00 hrs Friday: 24 April 2009: 08.00 – 16.00 hrs Saturday: 25 April 2009: 08.00 – 12.00 hrs Sunday: 26 April 2009: 08.00 – 10.00 hrs

(national press only) MEDIA CENTRE/PHOTOGRAPHERS’ AREA

Location The Media Centre is located straight in front of you when you come out of

the tunnel that leads from the media parking into the paddock. Opening hours Wednesday: 22 April 2009: 12.00 – 20.00 hrs Thursday: 23 April 2009: 09.00 – 22.00 hrs Friday: 24 April 2009: 07.00 – 23.00 hrs Saturday: 25 April 2009: 07.00 – 23.00 hrs Sunday: 26 April 2009: 07.00 - OPEN END*

*until the last journalist/photographer leaves

M E D I A C E N T R E A N D P H O T O G R A P H E R S’ A R E A

FACILITIES

Journalists’ room • 400 seats. • 10 public telephones (5 of these will be in booths). • Private telephones on request. • 5 fax machines. • ISDN and direct lines as well as data uplinks are available. • 10 Internet workstations. • 349 lockers.

Please obtain a key from the Media Centre staff at the reception desk. (A deposit of BD 5 per key is required).

Photographers’ Area The Photographers’ Area comprises the following facilities: • Photographers’ room inside the Media Centre with 110 seats. • ISDN and direct lines as well as data uplinks are available. • 100 lockers.

Please obtain a key from the receptionist in the Photographers’ room. (A deposit of BD 5 per key is required).

Television / Radio 36 operational air-conditioned and soundproof boxes are available

to television and radio commentators below the Grandstand roof.

S H U T T L E S E R V I C E S

MEDIA SHUTTLES

There is a media shuttle service, but due to closeness of the

International and National Media car parks the Media Centre and Paddock can be reached through a tunnel. This tunnel leads from the Media car park to the entrance of the Media Centre.

PHOTOGRAPHERS’ SHUTTLES

Route A photographers’ shuttle service is provided from the Race Control

Tower to important locations around the track. This service will also be provided during the support races. For further details please check the official notice board in the photographers’ area.

Operating Hours Please refer to the schedule on the official notice board in the

photographers’ room. Red Zones There are no red zones at the Bahrain International Circuit Photographers’ Towers There are two photographers’ towers positioned at the circuit. The

first one is located at the first corner. A shuttle service to turn number one will be offered from the grid during the warm up lap (pick up on the service road in front of the main grand stand). The second one is located at the Pitlane wall right in front of the podium.

P R E S S C O N F E R E N C E S

PRESS CONFERENCE ROOM

Location The Press Conference Room is outside the Media Centre. It is located inside the

Formula One™ Paddock, on the first floor of the Podium Building. Please follow the signs from the Media Centre to the Press Conference Room.

FORMULA ONE

Formula One Thursday, 15.00 hrs, in the Press Conference Room:

For a maximum of 5 drivers and 2 team personalities chosen by the FIA Press Delegate

Friday, 16.00 hrs, in the Press Conference Room: 3 to 6 drivers and/or team personalities chosen by the FIA Press Delegate Saturday, following the qualifying sessions:

TV unilateral interview with the top 3 drivers of the qualifying session Saturday, after the unilateral interview, in the Press Conference Room:

Post-Qualifying press conference with top 3 drivers of the qualifying session Sunday, following the podium celebrations:

TV unilateral interview with the top 3 finishing drivers Sunday, after the unilateral interview, in the Press Conference Room:

Post-race press conference with the top 3 finishing drivers Note: Photographers are kindly requested to use the steps that have been provided

behind the rows for the journalists.

All TV unilateral interviews and press conferences will be transmitted into the Media Centre.

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C A L E N D A R

29 March Grand Prix of Australia Albert Park Melbourne 05 April Grand Prix of Malaysia Sepang Kuala Lumpur 19 April Grand Prix of China Shanghai International Circuit Shanghai 26 April Grand Prix of Bahrain Bahrain International Circuit Sakhir 10 May Grand Prix of Spain Circuit de Catalunya Barcelona 24 May Grand Prix of Monaco Monte Carlo Monaco 07 June Grand Prix of Turkey Istanbul Istanbul 21 June Grand Prix of Great Britain Silverstone Silverstone 12 July Grand Prix of Germany Nürburgring Nürburg 26 July Grand Prix of Hungary Hungaroring Budapest 23 August Grand Prix of Europe Valencia Valencia 30 August Grand Prix of Belgium Circuit Spa-Francorchamps Spa 13 September Grand Prix of Italy Autodromo Nazionale di Monza Monza 27 September Grand Prix of Singapore Singapore Singapore 04 October Grand Prix of Japan Suzuka Suzuka 18 October Grand Prix of Brazil Autódromo José Carlos Pace Interlagos 01 November Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi Yas Marina Abu Dhabi All circuit maps reproduced on the following pages are courtesy of the FIA.


E N T R Y L I S T

No. Driver Nat. Team Car

01 Lewis Hamilton GB Vodafone McLaren Mercedes McLaren MP4-24 02 Heikki Kovalainen FIN Vodafone McLaren Mercedes McLaren MP4-24 03 Kimi Räikkönen FIN Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro Ferrari F2009 04 Felipe Massa BR Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro Ferrari F2009 05 Robert Kubica PL BMW Sauber F1 Team BMW Sauber F1.09 06 Nick Heidfeld D BMW Sauber F1 Team BMW Sauber F1.09 07 Fernando Alonso E ING Renault F1 Team Renault F1 R29 08 Nelson Piquet BR ING Renault F1 Team Renault F1 R29 09 Jarno Trulli I Panasonic Toyota Racing Toyota TF109 10 Timo Glock D Panasonic Toyota Racing Toyota TF109 11 Sébastien Buemi CH Scuderia Toro Rosso Toro Rosso STR4 12 Sébastien Bourdais F Scuderia Toro Rosso Toro Rosso STR4 14 Mark Webber AUS Red Bull Racing Red Bull Racing RB5 15 Sebastian Vettel D Red Bull Racing Red Bull Racing RB5 16 Nico Rosberg D AT&T Williams Williams-Toyota FW31 17 Kazuki Nakajima J AT&T Williams Williams-Toyota FW31 18 Jenson Button GB Brawn GP F1 Team BGP001 19 Rubens Barrichello BR Brawn GP F1 Team BGP001 20 Adrian Sutil D Force India F1 Team VJM02 21 Giancarlo Fisichella I Force India F1 Team VJM02


D R I V E R S A T A G L A N C E

Driver Team Debut GP Starts Wins Poles Fastest

Laps Total Points

Lewis Hamilton Vodafone McLaren Mercedes 2007 38 9 13 3 211

Heikki Kovalainen 2007 38 1 1 2 87

Kimi Räikkönen Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro 2001 143 17 16 35 531

Felipe Massa 2002 108 11 15 11 298

Robert Kubica BMW Sauber F1 Team 2006 43 1 1 0 120

Nick Heidfeld 2000 155 0 1 2 204

Fernando Alonso ING Renault F1 Team 2001 124 21 17 11 555

Nelson Piquet 2008 21 0 0 0 19

Jarno Trulli Panasonic Toyota Racing 1997 202 1 3 0 222.5

Timo Glock 2004 25 0 0 0 37

Sébastien Bourdais Scuderia Toro Rosso 2008 21 0 0 0 5

Sébastien Buemi 2009 3 0 0 0 3

Mark Webber Red Bull Racing 2002 124 0 0 0 109.5

Sebastian Vettel 2007 29 2 2 0 51

Nico Rosberg AT&T Williams 2006 56 0 0 2 44.5

Kazuki Nakajima 2007 22 0 0 0 9

Jenson Button Brawn GP F1 Team 2000 157 3 5 1 253

Rubens Barrichello 1993 274 9 13 16 545

Adrian Sutil Force India F1 Team 2007 38 0 0 0 1

Giancarlo Fisichella 1996 217 3 3 2 267


T E A M S A T A G L A N C E

Team F1 Titles F1 Debut

GP Starts Wins Poles Fastest

Laps Total Points

Vodafone McLaren Mercedes 8 1966 651 162 141 136 3179.5

Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro 16 1950 778 209 203 218 4925

BMW Sauber F1 Team 0 2006 56 1 1 2 276

ING Renault F1 Team 2 1977 248 35 50 27 1060

Panasonic Toyota Racing 0 2002 125 0 2 1 237.5

Scuderia Toro Rosso 0 2006 56 1 1 0 52

Red Bull Racing 0 2005 75 1 1 0 122.5

AT&T Williams 9 1978 507 113 125 129 2573

Brawn GP F1 Team 0 2009 3 2 2 2 36

Force India F1 Team 0 2008 21 0 0 0 0


D R I V E R S A N D C O N S T R U C T O R S C L A S S I F I C A T I O N S

Pos Driver Points Pos Team Points 1 Jenson Button 21 1 Brawn GP 36 2 Rubens Barrichello 15 2 Red Bull Racing 19.5 3 Sebastian Vettel 10 3 Panasonic Toyota Racing 18.5 4 Timo Glock 10 4 Vodafone McLaren-Mercedes 8 5 Mark Webber 9.5 5 BMW Sauber F1 Team 4 6 Jarno Trulli 8.5 6 ING Renault F1 Team 4 7 Nick Heidfeld 4 7 Scuderia Toro Rosso 4 8 Fernando Alonso 4 8 AT&T Williams 3.5 9 Heikki Kovalainen 4 9 Scuderia Ferrari 0 10 Lewis Hamilton 4 10 Force India F1 Team 0 11 Nico Rosberg 3.5 12 Sébastian Buemi 3 13 Sébastien Bourdais 1 14 Adrian Sutil 0 15 Felipe Massa 0 16 Kimi Räikkönen 0 17 Giancarlo Fisichella 0 18 Kazuki Nakajima 0 18 Robert Kubica 0 20 Nelson Piquet 0

T E A M – M A T E S’ Q U A L I F Y I N G P E R F O R M A N C E

Team Drivers Ratio Vodafone McLaren Mercedes Hamilton / Kovalainen 2-1

Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro Räikkönen / Massa 2-1

BMW Sauber F1 Team Kubica / Heidfeld 2-1

ING Renault F1 Team Alonso / Piquet 3-0

Panasonic Toyota Racing Trulli / Glock 2-1

Scuderia Toro Rosso Bourdais / Buemi 1-2

Red Bull Racing Webber / Vettel 1-2

AT&T Williams Rosberg / Nakajima 3-0

Brawn GP Button / Barrichello 2-1

Force India F1 Team Sutil / Fisichella 1-2


C I R C U I T C H A R A C T E R I S T I C S

AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX: MELBOURNE

Date: 29 March 2009 Race distance: 307.574 km Circuit length: 5.303 km Number of laps: 58

Melbourne’s Albert Park is one of the most popular circuits on the calendar. The combination of long straights, sweeping curves and tight chicanes make it a tough challenge, but one that every Formula One™ driver relishes. This year’s result: 1st – J. Button, Brawn GP; 2nd – R. Barichello, Brawn GP; 3rd – J. Trulli, Toyota Racing


A U S T R A L I A N G R A N D P R I X – R E S U L T S

Date: 29 March 2009 Race distance: 307.574 km Circuit length: 5.303 km Number of laps: 58

Pos. Driver Team Total race time Gap Grid

1 Jenson Button Brawn GP Formula 1 Team 1:34:15.784 1 2 Rubens Barichello Brawn GP Formula 1 Team 1:34:16.591 0.807 2 3 Jarno Trulli Panasonic Toyota Racing 1:34:17.388 1.604 20 4 Timo Glock Panasonic Toyota Racing 1:34:20.219 4.435 19 5 Fernando Alonso ING Renault F1 Team 1:34:20.663 4.879 10 6 Nico Rosberg AT&T Williams 1:34:21.506 5.722 5 7 Sébastien Buemi Scuderia Toro Rosso 1:34:21.788 6.004 13 8 Sébastien Bourdais Scuderia Toro Rosso 1:34:22.082 6.298 17 9 Adrian Sutil Force India F1 Team 1:34:22.119 6.335 16 10 Nick Heidfeld BMW Sauber F1 Team 1:34:22.869 7.085 9 11 Giancarlo Fisichella Force India F1 Team 1:34:23.158 7.374 15 12 Mark Webber Red Bull Racing 1:34:16.197 1 LAP 8 13 Sebastian Vettel Scuderia Toro Rosso 1:29:54.225 DNF 3 DNF Robert Kubica BMW Sauber F1 Team 1:27:13.838 DNF 4 DNF Kimi Räikkönen Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro 1:28:59.301 DNF 7 NC Felipe Massa Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro 1:12:45.106 DNF 6 NC Nelsinho Piquet ING Renault F1 Team 40:42.374 DNF 14 NC Kazuki Nakajima AT&T Williams 26:00.978 DNF 11 NC Heikki Kovalainen Vodafone McLaren Mercedes DNF 12 DQ Lewis Hamilton Vodafone McLaren Mercedes 1:34:18.698 2.914 18 *NC = not classified ** DNF = did not finish *** DQ = disqualified

Pole position: Jenson Button 1:26.202 Fastest lap: Nico Rosberg 1:27.706



MALAYSIAN GRAND PRIX: SEPANG

Date: 05 April 2009 Race distance: 310.408 km Circuit length: 5.543 km Number of laps: 56

Sepang is one of the most technical circuits in Formula One™. The combination of long high-speed straights and tight twisting complexes make the track very complicated, but also perfect for overtaking as the track itself is very wide. Sepang circuit is also the most intense cockpit environment of the season. Driver fitness is crucial, as the heat can be extreme. This year’s result: 1st – J. Button, Brawn GP; 2nd – N. Heidfeld, BMW Sauber; 3rd – T. Glock, Toyota Racing


M A L A Y S I A N G R A N D P R I X – R E S U L T S



1 Jenson Button Brawn GP Formula 1 Team 55:30.622 1 2 Nick Heidfeld BMW Sauber F1 Team 55:53.344 22.722 10 3 Timo Glock Panasonic Toyota Racing 55:54.135 23.513 3 4 Jarno Trulli Panasonic Toyota Racing 56:16.795 46.173 2 5 Rubens Barrichello Brawn GP Formula 1 Team 56:17.982 47.360 8 6 Mark Webber Red Bull Racing 56:22.955 52.333 5 7 Lewis Hamilton Vodafone McLaren Mercedes 56:31.355 60.733 12 8 Nico Rosberg AT&T Williams 56:42.198 71.576 4 9 Felipe Massa Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro 56:47.554 76.932 16

10 Sébastien Bourdais Scuderia Toro Rosso 57:12.786 102.164 15 11 Fernando Alonso ING Renault F1 Team 57:20.044 109.422 9 12 Kazuki Nakajima AT&T Williams 57:26.752 116.130 11 13 Nelson Piquet ING Renault F1 Team 57:27.335 116.713 17 14 Kimi Räikkönen Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro 57:53.463 142.841 7

DNF Sebastian Vettel Red Bull Racing 54:03.504 DNF 13 DNF Sébastien Buemi Scuderia Toro Rosso 54:30.736 DNF 20 DNF Adrian Sutil Force India F1 Team 55:58.426 1 LAP 19 DNF Giancarlo Fisichella Force India F1 Team 53:16.065 DNF 18 NC Robert Kubica BMW Sauber F1 Team 2:02.738 DNF 6 NC Heikki Kovalainen Vodafone McLaren Mercedes DNF 14 * NC = not classified ** DNF = did not finish

Pole position: Jenson Button 1:35.181 Fastest lap: Jenson Button 1:36.641



CHINESE GRAND PRIX: SHANGHAI


This was 2004’s second new circuit. Five years on, after a very successful debut, its sheer size overshadows every other circuit, incorporating 16 wide-ranging corners – 7 left- and 9 right-handers that combine to form a 5.45-kilometre (3.39-mile) lap. Viewed from overhead, the circuit’s shape recalls the Chinese symbol “Shang”, which means “high” or “above”. There is room for 200,000 spectators and the grandstand is unique in the world of Formula One™ in having two “wing-like” structures that link the spectator seating to the pit complex and house both a media centre and the circuit’s hospitality suites. This year’s result: 1st – S. Vettel, Red Bull Racing; 2nd – M. Webber, Red Bull Racing; 3rd – J. Button, Brawn GP


C H I N E S E G R A N D P R I X – R E S U L T S



1 Sebastian Vettel Red Bull Racing 1:57:43.485 1 2 Mark Webber Red Bull Racing 1:57:54.455 10.970 3 3 Jenson Button Brawn GP Formula 1 Team 1:58:28.460 44.975 5 4 Rubens Barrichello Brawn GP Formula 1 Team 1:58:47.189 63.704 4 5 Heikki Kovalainen Vodafone McLaren Mercedes 1:58:48.587 65.102 12 6 Lewis Hamilton Vodafone McLaren Mercedes 1:58:55.351 71.866 9 7 Timo Glock Panasonic Toyota Racing 1:58:57.961 74.476 19 8 Sébastien Buemi Scuderia Toro Rosso 1:58:59.924 76.439 10 9 Fernando Alonso ING Renault F1 Team 1:59:07.794 84.309 2

10 Kimi Räikkönen Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro 1:59:15.235 91.750 8 11 Sébastien Bourdais Scuderia Toro Rosso 1:59:17.641 94.156 15 12 Nick Heidfeld BMW Sauber F1 Team 1:59:19.319 95.834 11 13 Robert Kubica BMW Sauber F1 Team 1:59:30.338 106.853 17 14 Giancarlo Fisichella Force India F1 Team 1:58:08.816 1 LAP 20 15 Nico Rosberg AT&T Williams 1:58:31.069 1 LAP 7 16 Nelson Piquet ING Renault F1 Team 1:58:16.406 2 LAPS 16

DNF Adrian Sutil Force India F1 Team 1:47:11.887 DNF 18 NC Kazuki Nakajima AT&T Williams 1:35:35.114 DNF 14 NC Felipe Massa Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro 46:32.964 DNF 13 NC Jarno Trulli Panasonic Toyota Racing 44:42.841 DNF 6 * NC = not classified ** DNF = did not finish

Pole position: Sebastian Vettel 1:36.565 Fastest lap: Rubens Barrichello 1:52.592



BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX: SAKHIR


The first F1 race in the Middle East, the track offers the driver a unique experience in the way the circuit's width varies at the end of the different long straights. This allows for diverse racing lines, and the 15-corner design provides genuine overtaking opportunities. Last year’s result: 1st – F. Massa, Ferrari; 2nd – K. Räikkönen, Ferrari; 3rd – R. Kubica, BMW Sauber


B A H R A I N G R A N D P R I X – R E S U L T S



1 Felipe Massa Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro 1:31:06.970 2 2 Kimi Räikkönen Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro 1:31:10.309 3.339 4 3 Robert Kubica BMW Sauber F1 Team 1:31:11.968 4.998 1 4 Nick Heidfeld BMW Sauber F1 Team 1:31:15.379 8.409 6 5 Heikki Kovalainen Vodafone McLaren Mercedes 1:31:33.759 26.789 5 6 Jarno Trulli Panasonic Toyota Racing 1:31:48.284 41.314 7 7 Mark Webber Red Bull Racing 1:31:52.443 45.473 11 8 Nico Rosberg AT&T Williams 1:32:02.859 55.889 8 9 Timo Glock Panasonic Toyota Racing 1:32:16.470 69.500 13 10 Fernando Alonso ING Renault F1 Team 1:32:24.151 77.181 10 11 Rubens Barrichello Honda Racing F1 Team 1:32:24.832 77.862 12 12 Giancarlo Fisichella Force India F1 Team 1:31:08.446 1 LAP 18 13 Lewis Hamilton Vodafone McLaren Mercedes 1:31:22.784 1 LAP 3 14 Kazuki Nakajima AT&T Williams 1:31:24.437 1 LAP 16 15 Sébastian Bourdais Scuderia Toro Rosso 1:31:35.556 1 LAP 15 16 Anthony Davidson Super Aguri F1 Team 1:32:13.638 1 LAP 21 17 Takuma Sato Super Aguri F1 Team 1:32:22.074 1 LAP 22 18 David Coulthard Red Bull Racing 1:32:31.666 1 LAP 17 19 Adrian Sutil Force India F1 Team 1:31:41.547 2 LAPS 20 NC Nelson Piquet ING Renault F1 Team 1:06:46.755 DNF 14 NC Jenson Button Honda Racing F1 Team 32:48.059 DNF 9 NC Sebastian Vettel Scuderia Toro Rosso - DNF 19 * NC = not classified ** DNF = did not finish

Pole position: Robert Kubica 1:33.096 Fastest lap: Heikki Kovalainen 1:33.193



SPANISH GRAND PRIX: BARCELONA

Date: 10 May 2009 Race distance: 307.104 km Circuit length: 4.655 km Number of laps: 66

The Circuit de Catalunya is unusual in that it is used extensively for testing so all teams are very well prepared for the bumpy and unforgiving track surface. There are a number of high-speed corners which exert much G-force and make it even harder for the drivers to take the right line. Tyre wear is particularly high and the varying winds that cut across the circuit mean an optimum set-up can be hard to find. Last year’s result: 1st – K. Räikkönen, Ferrari; 2nd – F. Massa, Ferrari; 3rd – L. Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes



MONACO GRAND PRIX: MONTE CARLO

Date: 24 May 2009 Race distance: 260.520 km Circuit length: 3.340 km Number: 78

This is the glamour race of the season. Indeed for the sponsors and business interests connected to F1, this is the race of the year. Everybody meets and networks, anybody who is anybody makes sure they are here to be seen. And the racing is not bad on the twisty street circuit either. There is always drama, as the lack of run-off areas and the nearness of the concrete walls and of the water in the harbour makes for the ultimate in precision driving. Lose your focus for a nano-second and you’re off. Last year’s result: 1st – L. Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes; 2nd – R. Kubica, BMW Sauber; 3rd – F. Massa, Ferrari



TURKISH GRAND PRIX: ISTANBUL

Date: 07 June 2009 Race distance: 309.396 km Circuit length: 5.338 km Number of laps: 58

The Istanbul circuit features 14 turns – eight lefts and six rights – with cars reaching speeds of up to 320 kph. The circuit is in the hilly region on the Asiatic side of the Bosphorous, about 40 minutes drive from Istanbul and features sweeping banked turns, gradients and a wide variety of corners which make for spectacular racing. An unusual feature of the venue is that the lap runs anti-clockwise, making the Turkish Grand Prix only the second race on the calendar to do so (Brazil is the other one). Last year’s result: 1st – F. Massa, Ferrari; 2nd – L. Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes; 3rd – K. Räikkönen, Ferrari



BRITISH GRAND PRIX: SILVERSTONE

Date: 21 June 2009 Race distance: 308.355 km Circuit length: 5.141 km Number of laps: 60

In 1950 Silverstone had the distinction of being the first venue for the inaugural World Championship Grand Prix. Since then the British Grand Prix had been held there many times and it was finally awarded a long-term contract in 1986. There is always drama and it is one of the most challenging circuits, loved by the drivers and, with the weather often playing a leading role in the race weekend, it is never short of full-on entertainment. In July 2008 it was announced that Donington Park will host the British Grand Prix in 2010 onwards in a 10-year deal. 2009 will mark Silverstone’s final Formula One™ race. Last year’s result: 1st – L. Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes; 2nd – N. Heidfeld, BMW Sauber; 3rd – R. Barrichello, Honda



GERMAN GRAND PRIX: NURBURGRING

Date: 12 July 2009 Race distance: 308.863 km Circuit length: 5.148 km Number of laps: 60

The German Grand Prix returns to Nürburg this year as part of the new arrangement for the race to alternate between the Hockenheimring and the Nürburgring. The Nürburgring, simply known as "The Ring" by enthusiasts, was nicknamed The Green Hell by Jackie Stewart, and is widely considered the toughest, most dangerous and most demanding purpose-built race track in the world. A 14-mile rollercoaster ride through the wooded hills of the Eifel plateau in the western part of Germany, the circuit hosted its first German Grand Prix in 1927 and 100,000 locals turned out to watch Otto Merz win in a Mercedes-Benz. For drivers it represents the ultimate racing challenge, and there is likely to never be another race track like The Nürburgring again. 2007 Result (European Grand Prix): 1st – K. Räikkönen, Ferrari; 2nd – F. Alonso, McLaren Mercedes; 3rd – F. Massa, Ferrari



HUNGARIAN GRAND PRIX: BUDAPEST

Date: 26 July 2008 Race distance: 306.458 km Circuit length: 4.381 km Number of laps: 70

The Hungaroring was opened in 1986 and attracted an estimated 200,000 fans in this natural amphitheatre outside Budapest. Over the years it has acquired a reputation as a great destination for the travelling fans, with superb views of the track and with the delights of Budapest nearby. But on the flip side this is a venue where it is very hard to overtake, and despite being one of the slowest in the World Championship, it still requires the cars to be set up with medium to high downforce to counter the surface which is very slippery. The layout was revised in 2003, as the start-finish line was lengthened and the first corner modified to encourage overtaking, and the straight before turn 12 has also been lengthened to encourage more passing. Last year’s result: 1st – H. Kovalainen, McLaren Mercedes; 2nd – T. Glock, Toyota Racing; 3rd – K. Räikkönen, Ferrari



GRAND PRIX OF EUROPE: VALENCIA

Date: 23 August 2009 Race distance: 310.080 km Circuit length: 5.440 km Number of laps: 57

In 2008 the new race in Valencia of one of the highlights of the season, as it took place on a brand new harbourside street circuit. The Grand Prix track is based around the marina formerly used for the America’s Cup race. The layout has a variety of chicanes and hairpins expected in any street course, but also boasts some flat-out, sweeping sections amongst its spectacular 25-corner layout. Last year’s result: 1st – F. Massa, Ferrari; 2nd – L. Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes; 3rd – R. Kubica, BMW Sauber



BELGIAN GRAND PRIX: SPA

Date: 30 August 2009 Race distance: 308.052 km Circuit length: 7.004 km Number of laps: 44

Belgium's Spa-Francorchamps circuit is among the most historic on the Formula One™ calendar and remains one of the most popular venues with drivers and fans alike. Spa is the longest circuit on the calendar. Its mix of long straights and challenging fast corners, coupled with its picturesque setting, means that most drivers still rank it among their favourite tracks. The weather is still notoriously changeable and Eau Rouge, with its high speed and sudden elevation change, maintains its reputation as one of Formula One™ racing's most technically demanding corners. Last year’s result: 1st – F. Massa, Ferrari; 2nd – N. Heidfeld, BMW Sauber; 3rd – L. Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes



ITALIAN GRAND PRIX: MONZA

Date: 13 September 2009 Race distance: 306.720 km Circuit length: 5.793 km Number of laps: 53

Monza has hosted the Italian Grand Prix every year since 1922, except for 1980. This remarkable record means there is no other F1 track with so much history and drama. This race always attracts huge and enthusiastic crowds, utterly passionate about Ferrari. After years of watching other cars winning on their home ground, finally in 1996 the tifosi got the victory they had craved since 1988, as Michael Schumacher took his Ferrari past the finish line in first place. The Grand Prix is a must stop-over for full-blooded racing fans who come from all over Europe to soak up the extraordinary atmosphere. Last year’s result: 1st – S. Vettel, STR-Ferrari; 2nd – H. Kovalainen, McLaren Mercedes; 3rd – R. Kubica, BMW Sauber



SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX: SINGAPORE – NIGHT RACE

Date: 27 September 2009 Race distance: 307.245 km Circuit length: 5.037 km Number of laps: 61

The inaugural Singapore Grand prix took the Formula One™ fraternity into uncharted territory, as the first ever Formula One™ night race. It also marked the 2nd new race of the season featuring a street circuit based around Singapore’s Marina Bay area running along the harbourside as well as sweeping between the city’s skyscrapers. Last year’s result: 1st – F. Alonso, Renault; 2nd – N. Rosberg, Williams; 3rd – L. Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes



JAPANESE GRAND PRIX: SUZUKA

Date: 04 October 2009 Race distance: 307.573 km Circuit length: 5.807 km Number of laps: 53

In 2007 it was announced that Suzuka Circuit would co-host the Formula One™ Japanese Grand Prix with Fuji Speedway. After a two year hiatus, Japan’s first full-fledged racing course returns to the Formula One™ calendar in 2009. Since its birth in 1962, Suzuka International Racing Course, Suzuka Circuit for short, has been the center of Japanese motorsports, and its traditional role as the penultimate or final Grand Prix of the season means numerous World Championships have been decided at the track. 2006 Result: 1st – F. Alonso, Renault; 2nd – F. Massa, Ferrari; 3rd – G. Fisichella, Renault



BRAZILIAN GRAND PRIX: SAO PAULO

Date: 18 October 2009 Race distance: 305.909 km Circuit length: 4.309 km Number of laps: 71

The Interlagos racetrack was built in 1954 in Sao Paulo, the home city of Emerson Fittipaldi, Ayrton Senna and Rubens Barrichello, three of Brazil’s greatest racing drivers. Though it has alternated with Rio de Janeiro for the right to host the Brazilian Grand Prix, Interlagos has been the preferred venue since 1990. It is a tough circuit for the teams as it requires much care in the set-up, as the car has to cope with fast and very long straights, separated by difficult corners and yet also cope with the undulating, bumpy, hilly section. Last year’s result: 1st – F. Massa, Ferrari; 2nd – F. Alonso, Renault; 3rd – K. Räikkönen, Ferrari



ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX: YAS MARINA CIRCUIT

Date: 01 November 2009 Race distance: 305.470 km Circuit length: 5.554 km Number of laps: 55

In 2009 Formula One™ will have another new event at a brand new destination. The first Formula 1™ Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will take place on November 1st. Inspired by the culture and values of Abu Dhabi combined with cutting-edge innovation and luxury features, it is a truly unique place. Currently under construction on Yas Island, Yas Marina Circuit will also mark the 2nd Formula One™ venue for the Middle East.


N E W R U L E S I N 2 0 0 9

A number of changes to both the Sporting and Technical Regulations have been made by the FIA for the 2009 Formula One™ season. In the case of the Sporting Regulations, the primary aims are increased reliability and further cost reductions. In the case of the technical changes, there are three main objectives - reducing the role of aerodynamics in the cars’ performance; making overtaking easier; and keeping lap times in check. Tyres After 10 seasons on grooved tyres, Formula One™ racing returns to slicks in 2009, as part of moves to increase the emphasis on mechanical rather than aerodynamic grip. With no grooves, grip will increase by around 20 percent, bringing a significant performance gain. However, that gain will be offset by the vastly reduced downforce levels of the revised aerodynamic regulations (see below). The overall effect should be reduced performance through high-speed corners. Drivers will still have the choice of two dry tyre compounds and will still have to use both compounds during a race. A green band on the sidewall will distinguish the softer compound. Kinetic Energy Recovery Systems (KERS) From 2009 teams have the option of employing a KERS to boost their car’s performance. As its name implies, a KERS recovers the (normally wasted) kinetic energy generated by the car’s braking process. This energy is stored using a mechanical flywheel or an electrical battery and then made available to the driver, in set amounts per lap, via a ‘boost button’ on the steering wheel. Under the current regulations the power gain equates to around 80 horsepower, available for just under seven seconds per lap. This could be worth several tenths of a second in terms of lap time, but the weight and packaging of the system - and its impact on the car’s weight distribution - also have to be taken into account. Engines In a move designed to boost reliability still further, rev limits will be cut from 19,000 to 18,000 rpm. Drivers will be limited to eight engines per season, with each team allowed an additional four engines for testing. Once a driver has used up his eight-engine allocation, any engine change will incur a 10-place grid penalty (or a move to the back of the grid if made after qualifying) for the event at which the change is made. Just one team - Renault - has been allowed to make performance modifications to their engine for 2009 in order to help equalise power outputs.


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Aerodynamics Along with slick tyres, this is the biggest area of change for 2009. Downforce will be dramatically reduced and the cars’ bodywork will appear much cleaner, thanks to new dimensional regulations that effectively outlaw extraneous items such as barge boards, winglets, turning vanes and chimneys on most areas of the car. As well as reducing overall aero performance, the revisions are also designed to increase overtaking by making the car less susceptible to turbulence when closely following another driver. The most obvious changes are to the front and rear wings. The front wing becomes lower (75mm from 150mm) and wider (up from 1400 to 1800mm - the same width as the car) with driver-adjustable flaps. Drivers will be allowed to make two wing adjustments per lap, altering the wing angle over a six-degree range. The rear wing becomes taller (up 150mm to bring it level with the top of the engine cover) and narrower (750mm from 1000mm). Also at the back of the car, the diffuser has been moved rearwards, its leading edge now level with (rather than ahead of) the rear-wheel axle line. In addition, the diffuser has been made longer and higher, all changes that will reduce its ability to generate downforce. A clarification on diffuser design came in the FIA Court of Appeal hearing on April 14 2009 when protests were heard over the 'double diffuser' designs of Brawn, Williams and Toyota. Subsequently the protests were rejected and the 'double diffuser' design was declared legal. Testing From 2009 onwards testing is not allowed during the race season (from the week prior to the first Grand Prix until December 31) and is limited to 15,000 kilometers. Safety car The pit lane will now remain open throughout any safety-car period, allowing drivers to refuel without penalty. However, to ensure that drivers are not tempted to speed back to the pit lane, a new software system which employs GPS and the cars’ standard ECU has been introduced. When the safety car is deployed, each driver is given a minimum ‘back to pit’ time based on his position on track. If he arrives in the pit lane before that time he will be penalised.

S T A T I S T I C S

T H E B A H R A I N G R A N D P R I X

BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX STATISTICS

Year Winner Pole Fastest Lap

2004 Michael Schumacher Michael Schumacher Michael Schumacher

2005 Fernando Alonso Fernando Alonso Pedro de la Rosa

2006 Fernando Alonso Michael Schumacher Nico Rosberg

2007 Felipe Massa Felipe Massa Felipe Massa

2008 Felipe Massa Robert Kubica Heikki Kovalainen

DRIVERS’ STATISTICS Driver 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Lewis Hamilton - - - 2nd 13th Heikki Kovalainen - - - 9th 5th Kimi Räikkönen DNF 3rd 3rd 3rd 2nd Felipe Massa 12th 7th 9th 1st 1st Robert Kubica - - - 6th 3rd Nick Heidfeld 15th DNF 12th 4th 4th Fernando Alonso 6th 1st 1st 5th 10th Nelson Piquet - - - - DNF Jarno Trulli 4th 2nd 16th DNF 6th Timo Glock - - - - 9th Sébastien Buemi - - - - - Sebastien Bordais - - - - 15th Mark Webber 8th 6th 6th 7th Sebastian Vettel - - - - DNF Nico Rosberg - - 7th 10th 8th Kazuki Nakajima - - - - 14th Jenson Button 3rd DNF 4th DNF DNF Rubens Barrichello 2nd 9th 15th 13th 11th Adrian Sutil - - - 15th 19th Giancarlo Fisichella 11th DNF DNF 8th 12th

T H E B A H R A I N G R A N D P R I X

CONSTRUCTORS’ STATISTICS

Team 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Vodafone McLaren Mercedes DNF / DNF 3 / 5 3 / 5 2 / 5 5 / 13 Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro 1 / 2 9 / DNF 2 / 9 1 / 3 1 / 2 BMW Sauber F1 Team - - 12 / DNF 4 / 6 3 / 4 ING Renault F1 Team 4 / 6 1 / DNF 1 / DNF 8 / 9 10 / DNF Panasonic Toyota Racing 9 / 10 2 / 4 14 / 16 7 / 12 6 / 9 Scuderia Toro Rosso - - 11 / 13 DNF / DNF 15 / DNF Red Bull Racing - - 8 / 10 DNF / DNF 7 / 18 AT&T Williams F1 7 / 13 6 / DNF 6 / 7 10 / 11 8 / 14 Brawn GP F1 Team - - - - - Force India F1 Team - - - - 12 / 19


F I N A L R E S U L T S: C H A M P I O N S H I P P O I N T S

DRIVERS Pos. Driver Points

1 Lewis Hamilton 98 10 4 - 6 8 10 - - 10 10 4 8 6 2 6 - 10 4 2 Felipe Massa 97 - - 10 8 10 6 4 10 - 6 - 10 10 3 - 2 8 10 3 Kimi Räikkönen 75 1 10 8 10 6 - - 8 5 3 6 - - - - 6 6 6 4 Robert Kubica 75 - 8 6 5 5 8 10 4 - 2 1 6 3 6 - 8 3 - 5 Fernando Alonso 61 5 1 - - 3 - - 1 3 - 5 - 5 5 10 10 5 8 6 Nick Heidfeld 60 8 3 5 - 4 - 8 - 8 5 - - 8 4 3 - 4 - 7 Heikki Kovalainen 53 4 6 4 - - 1 - 5 4 4 10 5 - 8 - - - 2 8 Sebastian Vettel 35 - - - - - 4 1 - - 1 - 3 4 10 4 3 - 5 9 Jarno Trulli 31 - 5 3 1 - - 3 6 2 - 2 4 - - - 4 - 1

10 Timo Glock 25 - - - - - - 5 - - - 8 2 - - 5 - 2 3 11 Mark Webber 21 - 2 2 4 2 5 - 3 - - - - 1 1 - 1 - 12 Nelson Piquet Jr. 19 - - - - - - - 2 - 8 3 - - - - 5 1 13 Nico Rosberg 17 6 - 1 - 1 - - - - - - 1 - - 8 - - 14 Rubens Barrichello 11 - - - - - 3 2 - 6 - - - - - - - - - 15 Kazuki Nakajima 9 3 - - 2 - 2 - - 1 - - - - - 1 - - 16 David Coulthard 8 - - - - - - 6 - - - - - - - 2 - - - 17 Sébastien Bourdais 4 2 - - - - - - - - - - - 2 - - - - - 18 Jenson Button 3 - - - 3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19 Giancarlo Fisichella 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 20 Adrian Sutil 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

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F I N A L R E S U L T S: C H A M P I O N S H I P P O I N T S

CONSTRUCTORS

Pos. Constructor Points

1 Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro 172 1 10 18 18 16 6 4 18 5 9 6 10 10 3 - 8 14 16

2 McLaren Mercedes 151 14 10 4 6 8 11 - 5 14 14 14 13 6 10 6 - 10 6

3 BMW Sauber F1 135 8 11 11 9 5 8 18 4 8 7 1 6 11 10 3 8 7 -

4 ING Renault 80 5 1 - - 3 - - 3 3 8 8 - 5 5 10 15 6 8

5 Panasonic Toyota Racing 56 - 5 3 1 - - 8 6 2 - 10 6 - - 5 4 2 4

6 Scuderia Toro Rosso 39 2 - - - - 4 1 - - 1 - 3 6 10 4 3 - 5

7 Red Bull Racing 29 - 2 2 4 2 5 6 3 - - - - 1 1 2 1 - -

8 AT&T Williams F1 26 9 - 1 2 1 2 - - 1 - - 1 - - 9 - - -

9 Honda 14 - - - 3 - 3 2 - 6 - - - - - - - - -

10 Super Aguri F1 0 - - - - - - 0 - - - - - - - - - - -

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POLE POSITIONS, WINNERS, FASTEST LAPS Grand Prix Pole Position Winner Fastest Lap

Australia L. Hamilton L. Hamilton H. Kovalainen Malaysia F. Massa K. Räikkönen N. Heidfeld Bahrain R. Kubica F. Massa H. Kovalainen Spain K. Raikkönen K. Räikkönen K. Räikkönen Turkey F. Massa F. Massa K. Räikkönen Monaco F. Massa L. Hamilton K. Räikkönen Canada L. Hamilton R. Kubica K. Räikkönen France K. Räikkönen F. Massa K. Räikkönen Great Britain H. Kovalainen L. Hamilton K. Räikkönen Germany L. Hamilton L. Hamilton N. Heidfeld Hungary L. Hamilton H. Kovalainen K. Räikkönen Europe F. Massa F. Massa F. Massa Belgium L. Hamilton F. Massa K. Räikkönen Italy S. Vettel S. Vettel K. Räikkönen Singapore F. Massa F. Alonso K. Räikkönen Japan L. Hamilton F. Alonso F. Massa China L. Hamilton L. Hamilton L. Hamilton Brazil F. Massa F. Massa F. Massa

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V O D A F O N E M c L A R E N M E R C E D E S

Headquarters McLaren Technology Centre Chertsey Road, Woking Surrey GU21 4YH, Great Britain Telephone +44 1483 261 900 Fax +44 1483 261 963 Website www.mclaren.com Team Principal, Vodafone McLaren Mercedes

Martin Whitmarsh

Vice-President Mercedes–Benz Motorsport

Norbert Haug

Managing Director, McLaren Racing Jonathan Neale Managing Director, Mercedes-Benz HighPerformanceEngines

Thomas Fuhr

Engineering Director, McLaren Racing Paddy Lowe Chief Engineer, MP4-24 Pat Fry Head of Media Communications and Public Relations, McLaren Group

Matt Bishop Mobile: +44 7976 835 878 E-Mail: [email protected]

Press Officer – Sport, Vodafone McLaren Mercedes

Steve Cooper Mobile: +44 7881 426 460 E-Mail: [email protected]

Mercedes-Benz Motorsport Communications

Wolfgang Schattling Phone: +49 711 17 84009 Fax: +49 711 17 49010 E-Mail: [email protected]

Car Vodafone McLaren Mercedes MP4-24 Engine Mercedes-Benz FO-108W Fuel Mobil 1 Unleaded Formula One debut 1966 Constructors’ titles 8 GP starts 651 GP wins 162 Pole positions 141 Fastest laps 136 Championship points 3,179.5

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V O D A F O N E M c L A R E N M E R C E D E S

LEWIS HAMILTON/ 01 Formula One debut 2007 (Melbourne) Nationality British GP starts 38 Date of birth 7 January 1985 GP wins 9 Place of birth Stevenage, Great Britain Pole positions 13 Residence UK Fastest laps 3 Marital status single Championship points 211 Website www.lewishamilton.com Best result WINS: 2008: Australia, Monaco, Great Britain, Germany, China 2007: Canada, USA, Hungary, Japan

Career 2008: Formula One World Champion 2007 onwards: Vodafone McLaren Mercedes 2006 GP2 Champion 2005 F3 Euroseries Champion 2003 British Formula Renault Champion

HEIKKI KOVALAINEN/ 02 Formula One debut 2007 (Melbourne) Nationality Finnish GP starts 38 Date of birth 19 October 1981 GP wins 1 Place of birth Suomussalmi, Finland Pole positions 1 Residence UK Fastest laps 2 Marital status Single Championship points 87 Website www.heikkikovalainen.net Best result PLACINGS: 2008: Win Hungary 2007: 4th Canada 5th USA 6th Turkey 7th Spain, Britain, Italy 8th Malaysia, Europe, Hungary, Belgium

Career 2008 Vodafone McLaren Mercedes 2007 Renault 2004-2006 Renault – Test driver 2005 2nd GP 2 Series 2004 Nissan World Series Champion 2003 Nissan World Series 2002 British Formula 3 2001 British Formula Renault

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S C U D E R I A F E R R A R I M A R L B O R O

Headquarters Scuderia Ferrari Via A. Ascari 55-57 41053 Maranello (MO) Italy Telephone +39 0536 949 450 Fax +39 0536 949 049 Website www.ferrariworld.com

www.media.ferrari.com Director Stefano Domenicali Technical Director Aldo Costa Chief Designer Nikolas Tombazis Engine and Electronics Director Gilles Simon Motorsport Press Office Luca Colajanni

Phone: +39 0536 949 450 E-Mail: [email protected]

Car Ferrari F2009 Engine Ferrari 056 Fuel Shell Formula One debut 1950 Constructors’ titles 16 GP starts 779 GP wins 209 Pole positions 203 Fastest laps 218 Championship points 4,925

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S C U D E R I A F E R R A R I M A R L B O R O

Kimi Räikkönen/ 03 Formula One debut 2001 (Melbourne) Nationality Finnish GP starts 143 Date of birth 17 October 1979 GP wins 17 Place Of Birth Espoo, Finland Pole positions 16 Residence Switzerland Fastest laps 35 Marital status Married to Jenni Championship points 531 Website www.kimiRäikkönen.com Best result WINS: 2008: Malaysia, Spain 2007: Australia, France, Great Britain, Belgium, China, Brazil 2005: Spain, Monaco, Canada, Hungary, Turkey, Belgium, Japan 2004: Belgium 2003: Malaysia

Career 2007 Formula One World Champion 2007-2009 Ferrari 2002-2006 McLaren Mercedes 2001 Sauber Petronas 2000 Formula Renault Champion

FELIPE MASSA/ 04 Formula One debut 2002 (Melbourne) Nationality Brazilian GP starts 108 Date of birth 25 April 1981 GP wins 11 Place of birth Sao Paulo, Brazil Pole positions 15 Residence Monaco Fastest laps 11 Marital status Married to Rafaela Championship points 298 Website www.felipemassa.com Best result WINS: 2008: Bahrain, Turkey, France, Europe, Belgium, Brazil 2007: Bahrain, Spain, Turkey 2006: Turkey, Brazil

Career 2006-2010 Ferrari 2004-2005 Sauber Petronas 2003 Ferrari -Test driver 2002 Sauber Petronas 2001 F3000 Champion

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http://www.felipemassa.com/

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B M W S A U B E R F 1 T E A M

Headquarters 80788 München Germany Wildbachstr. 9 8340 Hinwil Switzerland Telephone +49 89 382 – 0 and +41 44 937 9000 and Fax +49 89 382 27563 and +41 44 937 9001 Website www.bmw-sauber-f1.com BMW Motorsport Director Mario Theissen Managing Director Walter Riedl Team Manager Beat Zehnder Technical Coordinator Willy Rampf Chief Designer Christoph Zimmermann Chief Race Engineering Giampaolo Dall’Ara Head of Aerodynamics Willem Toet Head of BMW Motorsport Communication

Jörg Kottmeier Phone: +49 89 382 23401 Fax: +49 89 382 27563 E-mail: [email protected]

Car BMW Sauber F1.09 Engine BMW P86/9 Fuel Petronas Formula One debut 2006 Constructors’ titles 0 GP starts 56 GP wins 1 Pole positions 1 Fastest laps 2 Championship points 276

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ROBERT KUBICA/ 05 Formula One debut 2006 (Hungary) Nationality Polish GP starts 43 Date of birth 7 December 1984 GP wins 1 Place of birth Krakow, Poland Pole positions 1 Residence Krakow Fastest laps 0 Marital status single Championship points 120 Website www. kubica.pl Best result PLACING: 2008: Win Canada 2007: 4th Spain, France, Great Britain; 5th Monaco, Hungary, Italy, Brazil; 6th Bahrain; 7th Europe, Japan; 8th Turkey 2006: 3rd Monza

Career 2007-2008 BMW Sauber F1 Team 2006 BMW Sauber F1 Team – Test driver 2005 Renault World Series Champion 2003-2004 Formula 3 Euro Series 2001-2002 Italian Formula Renault

NICK HEIDFELD/ 06 Formula One debut 2000 (Melbourne) Nationality German GP starts 155 Date of birth 10 May 1977 GP wins 0 Place of birth Mönchengladbach, Germany Pole positions 1 Residence Stäfa, Switzerland Fastest laps 2

Marital status Girlfriend, Patricia

Daughter Juni, Son Joda Championship points 204 Website www.nickheidfeld.de Best result PLACING: 2008: 2nd Australia, Canada, Great Britain and Belgium 2007: 2nd Canada; 3rd Hungary; 4th Australia, Malaysia, Bahrain, Turkey, Italy; 5th France, Belgium; 6th Monaco, Great Britain, Europe, Brazil; 7th China 2006: 3rd Hungary; 4th Australia; 7th Monaco,

Career 2006-2009 BMW Sauber F1 Team 2005 BMW Williams 2004 Jordan 2001-2003 Sauber Petronas 2000 Prost 1997-’99 McLaren – Test driver 1999 European Formula 3000 Champion

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http://www.nickheidfeld.de/

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Great Britain, Canada, China; 8th Spain, France, Italy, Japan 2005: 2nd Monaco, Europe; 3rd USA; 6th San Marino, Hungary 2004: 8th Canada, 7th Monaco 2003: 5th USA; 8th Malaysia, Europe 2002: 6th Spain; 7th Malaysia; 8th Great Britain, Germany 2001: 3rd Brazil; 4th Australia; Spain, France, Great Britain, Hungary, USA

1998 European Formula 3000 1997 German Formula 3 Champion 1996 German Formula 3 1995 International Formula Ford 1800 Champion 1994 German Formula Ford 1600 Champion

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I N G R E N A U L T F 1 T E A M

Headquarters UK Headquarters FRANCE Renault F1 Team Ltd. Renault F1 Team Whiteways Technical Centre Avenue du President du Kennedy Enstone, Oxon OX7 4EE, Great Britain

9 1177 Viry Châtillon, CEDEX France

Tel: +44 1608 678 000 Fax: +44 1608 678 609

Tel: + 33 1 69 12 58 00 Fax: + 33 1 69 12 58 17

www.ing-renaultf1.com President Bernard Rey Managing Director Flavio Briatore Sporting Manager Steve Nielsen Technical Director Bob Bell Chief Designer Tim Densham Director of Engineering Pat Symonds Head of Aerodynamics Dirk de Beer Communications Manager Patrizia Spinelli

Phone: +44 1608 678 000 Fax: +44 1608 678 609 E-Mail: [email protected]

Press Officers Clarisse Hoffmann Phone: +44 1608 678 000 Fax: +44 1608 678 609 Email: [email protected] Will Hings Phone: +44 1608 678 000 Fax: +44 1608 678 609 E-Mail: [email protected]

Car Renault F1 R29 Engine Renault RS27 Fuel Total Formula One debut 1977 Constructors’ titles 2 GP starts 248 GP wins 35 Pole positions 50 Fastest laps 27 Championship points 1060


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I N G R E N A U L T F 1 T E A M

FERNANDO ALONSO/ 07 Formula One debut 2001 (Melbourne) Nationality Spanish GP starts 124 Date of birth 29 July 1981 GP wins 21 Place of birth Oviedo, Spain Pole positions 17 Residence Switzerland Fastest laps 11 Marital status Married Championship points 555 Website www.fernandoalonso.com Best result WINS: 2008: Singapore, Japan 2007: Malaysia, Monaco, Europe, Italy 2006: Bahrain, Australia, Spain, Monaco, Great Britain, Canada, Japan 2005: Malaysia, Bahrain, San Marino, Europe, France, Germany, China 2003: Hungary

Career 2008 - 2009 ING Renault F1 Team 2007 McLaren Mercedes 2006 Formula One World Champion with Renault 2005 Formula One World Champion with Renault 2003-2006 Renault 2002 Renault – Test driver 2001 Minardi 2000 International F3000 1999 Euro Open by Nissan Champion

NELSON PIQUET/ 08 Formula One debut 2008 (Melbourne) Nationality Brazilian GP starts 21 Date of birth 25 July 1985 GP wins 0 Place of birth Heidelberg, Germany Pole positions 0 Residence UK Fastest laps 0 Marital status Single Championship points 19 Website www.piquetsports.com Best result 2008: 2nd Germany; 4th Japan

Career 2008 - 2009 Renault 2007 Test driver Renault 2006 2nd GP2 Series 2005 9th GP2 Series 2004 Champion British Formula 3 2003 3rd British Formula 3 2002 Champion South American Formula 3

http://www.fernandoalonso.com/

http://www.piquetsports.com/

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P A N A S O N I C T O Y O T A R A C I N G

Headquarters Panasonic Toyota Racing Toyota Allee 7 50858 Köln Germany Telephone +49 2234 18230 Fax +49 2234 1823235 Website www.toyota-f1.com Team Principal Tadashi Yamashina Team Manager Jens Marquardt Senior General Manager Chassis Pascal Vasselon Senior General Manager Engine Kazuo Takeuchi Chief Engineer Dieter Gass PR Manager Fernanda Villas-Boas

Phone: +49 2234 1823 444 Fax: +49 2234 1823 37 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Car Toyota TF109 Engine Toyota RVX-09 Fuel Esso Formula One debut 2002 Constructors’ titles 0 GP starts 125 GP wins 0 Pole positions 2 Fastest laps 1 Championship points 237.5

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P A N A S O N I C T O Y O T A R A C I N G

JARNO TRULLI/ 09 Formula One debut 1997 (Melbourne) Nationality Italian GP starts 202 Date of birth 13 July 1974 GP wins 1 Place of birth Pescara, Italy Pole positions 3 Residence Switzerland Fastest laps 0 Marital status Married to Barbara, two sons

Enzo and Marco Championship points 222.5 Website www.jarnotrulli.com Best result WIN: 2004: Monaco

Career Since 2005 Toyota 2004 2 Races for Toyota 2002-2004 Renault 2000-2001 Jordan 1997-1999 Prost 1997 7 Races for Minardi 1996 German F3 Champion

Timo Glock/ 10 Formula One debut 2004 (Montreal) Nationality German GP starts 25 Date of birth 18 March 1982 GP wins 0 Place of birth Lindenfels, Germany Pole positions 0 Residence Cologne, Germany Fastest laps 0 Marital status Single Championship points 37 Website www.timoglock.de Best result PLACING: 2008: 2nd Hungary; 4th Canada, Singapore 2004: 7th Canada

Career 2008 Toyota 2007 BMW Sauber Test driver 2004 4 Races for Jordan – Test driver 2007 GP2 Champion 2006 4th GP2 Series 2005 8th Champ Car Series 2003 5th Formula 3 Euro Series 2002 3rd German Formula 3 2001 German Formula BMW Champion 2000 German Formula BMW Junior Cup winner

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http://www.timoglock.de/

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S C U D E R I A T O R O R O S S O

Headquarters Scuderia Toro Rosso S.p.A. Via Spallanzani 21 48018 Faenza RA ITALIA Telephone +39.0546.696111 Fax +39.0546.620998 Website www.tororosso.com Team Owner Dietrich Mateschitz Team Principal Franz Tost Team Manager Gianfranco Fantuzzi Technical Director Giorgio Ascanelli Chief Engineer Laurent Mekies Press Officer Fabiana Valenti

[email protected] Marieluise Mammitzsch [email protected]

Car STR4 Engine Ferrari V8 Type 056 Fuel Shell Formula One debut 2006 Constructors’ titles 0 GP starts 56 GP wins 1 Pole positions 1 Fastest laps 0 Championship points 52

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SÉBASTIEN BOURDAIS / 11 Formula One debut 2008 (Melbourne) Nationality French GP starts 21 Date of birth 28 February 1979 GP wins 0 Place of birth Le Mans, France Pole positions 0 Residence Switzerland Fastest laps 0 Marital status Married to Claire, daughter Emma Championship points 5 Website www.sebastien-bourdais.com Best result PLACING: 2008: 7th Australia, Belguim

Career 2008 - 2009 Toro Rosso 2007 2nd Le Mans 24hr 2004-2007 Champion ChampCar Series 2003 ChampCar Series – Rookie of the Year 2002 Winner 24hr Race Spa Francorchamps 2002 Champion International Formula 3000 2000-2002 International Formula 3000 1999 Champion French Formula 3 1998-1999 French Formula 3

SÉBASTIEN BUEMI/ 12 Formula One debut 2009 Nationality Swiss GP starts 3 Date of birth 31 October, 1988 GP wins 0 Place of birth Aigle, Switzerland Pole positions 0 Residence Bahrain Fastest laps 0 Marital status Single Championship points 3 Website www.buemi.ch Best result PLACING: 2009: 7th Australia

Career 2009 Toro Rosso 2008 2nd GP2 Asia Series 2008 6th GP2 Series 2008 Red Bull and Toro Rosso test driver 2007 11th F3 Euroseries 2006 – 2007 Formula 3 Euroseries and A1 GP 2006 7th Formula Renault 2.0 NEC 2006 11th Formula Renault 2.0 Eurocup

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R E D B U L L R A C I N G

Headquarters Red Bull Racing Bradbourne Drive Tilbrook Milton Keynes

MK7 8BJ England

Telephone + 44 (0) 1908 279700 Fax + 44 (0) 1908 279810 Website www.redbullracing.com Team Principal Christian Horner Team Manager Jonathan Wheatley Chief Technical Officer Adrian Newey Technical Director Geoffrey Willis Head of Aerodynamics Peter Prodromou, Chief Designer Rob Marshall Press Officers Britta Roeske

Email: [email protected] Katie Tweedle Email: [email protected]

Car Red Bull Racing RB5 Engine Renault RS27 Fuel Total Group Formula One debut 2005 Constructors’ titles 0 GP starts 75 GP wins 1 Pole positions 1 Fastest laps 0 Championship points 122.5

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MARK WEBBER/ 14 Formula One debut 2002 (Melbourne) Nationality Australian GP starts 124 Date of birth 27 August 1976 GP wins 0 Place of birth Queanbeyan, Australia Pole positions 0 Residence UK Fastest laps 0 Marital status Partner Ann Championship points 109.5 Website www.markwebber.com Best result PLACING: 2008: 4th Monaco, 5th Spain, 6th France 2007: 3rd Europe, 7th USA, Belgium 2006: 6th Bahrain, San Marino, 8th China 2005: 3rd Monaco, 4th Belgium, Japan 5th Australia, Canada 6th Bahrain, Spain 7th San Marino, Hungary, China

Career 2007-2009 Red Bull Racing 2006 Williams 2005 BMW Williams 2003-2004 Jaguar 2002 Minardi 2001-2002 Benetton Test driver 1999 Arrows Test driver

SEBASTIAN VETTEL/ 15 Formula One debut 2007 (USA) Nationality German GP starts 29 Date of birth 3 July 1987 GP wins 2 Place of birth Heppenheim, Germany Pole positions 2 Residence Switzerland Fastest laps 0 Marital status Single Championship points 51 Website www.sebastianvettel.de Best result PLACINGS: 2008: Win Italy, 4th Brazil, 5th Monaco, Belgium, Singapore 2007: 4th China, 8th USA

Career 2009 Red Bull Racing 2008 Toro Rosso 2007 7 Races for Toro Rosso 2007 1 Race for BMW Sauber 2006-2007 BMW Sauber – Test driver 2006 Renault World Series 2005-2006 Formula 3 Euro Series 2004 Champion German BMW Series 2003 2nd German BMW Series - Rookie of the Year

http://www.markwebber.com/

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AT&T W I L L I A M S

Headquarters WilliamsF1 Grove, Wantage Oxfordshire OX12 0DQ

Great Britain Telephone +44 1235 777 700 Fax +44 1235 764705 Website www.attwilliams.com Team Principal Frank Williams Director of Engineering Patrick Head Chief Executive Officer Adam Parr Technical Director Sam Michael Chief Operating Officer Alex Burns Team Manager Tim Newton Chief Designer Ed Wood Chief Aerodynamicist John Tomlinson Head of Communications

Liam Clogger Phone: +44 1235 777 706 Mobile: +44 7977 275756 E-Mail: [email protected]

Communications Team Claire Williams Phone: +44 1235 777 806 E-Mail: [email protected] Silvia Hoffer Mobile: +44 7977 275838 Fax: +44 1235 774 444 E-Mail: [email protected]

Car Williams-Toyota FW31 Engine Toyota RVX-09 Fuel Not specified Formula One debut 1978 Constructors’ titles 9 GP starts 507 GP wins 113 Pole positions 125 Fastest laps 129 Championship points 2573

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NICO ROSBERG/ 15 Formula One debut 2006 (Bahrain) Nationality German GP starts 56 Date of birth 27 June 1985 GP wins 0 Place of birth Wiesbaden, Germany Pole positions 0 Residence Monaco Fastest laps 2 Marital status Single Championship points 44.5 Website www.nicorosberg.com Best result PLACING: 2008: 2nd Singapore, 3rd Australia 2007: 4th Sao Paulo; 6th Spain, Italy, Belgium; 7th Australia, Hungary, Turkey 2006: 7th Bahrain

Career 2006-2009 AT&T Williams 2005 BMW WilliamsF1 - Test Driver 2005 GP2 Champion 2003-2004 F3 Euroseries 2002 German Formula BMW

KAZUKI NAKAJIMA/ 16 Formula One debut 2007 (Brazil) Nationality Japanese GP starts 22 Date of birth 11 January 1985 GP wins 0 Place of birth Aichi Pole positions 0 Residence Oxford, UK Fastest laps 0 Marital status Single Championship points 9 Website www.kazuki-nakajima.com Best result PLACING: 2008: 6th Australia; 7th Spain, Monaco

Career 2008 - 2009 AT&T Williams 2007 AT&T Williams test driver 2007 5th GP2 Series 2006 7th Formula 3 Europe 2005 2nd Formula 3 Japan 2004 5th Formula 3 Japan 2003 Formula Toyota Champion

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B R A W N GP F O R M U L A O N E T E A M

Headquarters Brawn GP Brackley Northamptonshire NN13 7BD UK Telephone +44 1280 844 000 Fax +44 1280 844 001 Website www.BrawnGP.com Team Principal Ross Brawn Chief Executive Officer Nick Fry Deputy Technical Director Jörg Zander Head of Aerodynamics Loic Bigois Head of Race & Test Engineering Steve Clark Communications Manager Tracy Novak, Head of Media Communications

Phone: +44 1280 844 212 Mob: +44 7736 630 753 E-Mail: TNovak@BrawnGPcom

Car BGP001 Engine Mercedes-Benz FO108W Formula One debut 2009 Constructors’ titles 0 GP starts 3 GP wins 2 Fastest Laps 2 Pole positions 2 Championship Points 36


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JENSON BUTTON/ 16 Formula One debut 2000 (Melbourne) Nationality British GP starts 157 Date of birth 19 January 1980 GP wins 3 Place of birth Frome, Great Britain Pole positions 5 Residence Monaco Fastest laps 1 Marital status Single Championship points 253 Website www.jensonbutton.com Best result WIN: 2006: Hungary

Career 2009 Brawn GP F1 Team 2006 – 2008 Honda 2003-2005 BAR 2001-2001 Benetton 2000 BMW Williams 1998 Formula Ford Champion

RUBENS BARRICHELLO/ 17 Formula One debut 1993 (Kyalami) Nationality Brazilian GP Starts 274 Date of birth 23 May 1972 GP wins 9 Place of birth Sao Paolo, Brazil Pole positions 13 Residence Monaco Fastest laps 16 Marital status Married to Silvana

2 sons - Eduardo & Fernando Championship points 545 Website www.barrichello.com.br Best result WINS: 2004: Italy, China 2003: Great Britain, Japan 2002: Europe, Hungary, Italy, USA 2000: Germany

Career 2009 Brawn GP F1 Team 2006-2008 Honda 2000-2005 Ferrari 1997-1999 Stewart 1993-1996 Jordan 1990 Opel Lotus Champion 1991 British F3 Champion

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F O R C E I N D I A F 1 T E A M

Headquarters Force India Formula One Team Dadford Road Silverstone Circuit Towcester Northamptonshire NN12 8TJ England Telephone +44 1327 850 800 Fax +44 1327 857 993 Website www.forceindiaf1.com Chairman and Team Principal Dr Vijay Mallya Chief Operating Officer Simon Roberts Technical Director James Key Design Director Mark Smith Head of Aerodynamics Simon Phillips Press Officer Lucy Genon

[email protected] Car VJM02 Engine Mercedes Fuel Not specified Formula One debut 2008 Constructors’ titles 0 GP starts 21 GP wins 0 Pole positions 0 Fastest laps 0 Championship points 0

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F O R C E I N D I A F 1 T E A M

ADRIAN SUTIL/ 20 Formula One debut 2007 (Melbourne) Nationality German GP starts 38 Date of birth 11 January 1983 GP wins 0 Place of birth Gräfelfing, Germany Pole positions 0 Residence Germany Fastest laps 0 Marital status Single Championship points 1 Website www.adriansutil.com Best result PLACING: 2008: 13th Belgium 2007: 8th Japan

Career 2008 Force India 2007 Spyker 2006 Midland – Test driver 2006 Japanese Formula 3 - Champion 2005 Formula 3 Euro Series 2nd 2003 Formula BMW ADAC 2002 Swiss Formula Ford - Champion

GIANCARLO FISICHELLA/ 21 Formula One debut 1996 (Melbourne) Nationality Italian GP starts 217 Date of birth 14 January 1973 GP wins 3 Place of birth Rome Pole positions 3 Residence Rome Fastest laps 2 Marital status Married to Luna, 2 children

Carlotta and Christopher Championship points 267 Website www.giancarlofisichella.com Best result WINS: 2006: Malaysia 2005: Australia 2003: Brazil

Career 2008 – 2009 Force India 2005-2007 Renault 2004 Sauber 2002-2003 Jordan 1998-2001 Benetton 1997 Jordan 1995 Minardi – Test driver 1994 Italian Formula 3 Champion 1992-1994 Italian Formula 3

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F I G U R E S / F A C T S / S T A T I S T I C S

DRIVER WORLD CHAMPIONS 1980 – 2008

Year Driver Nat. Team Points Wins Poles

2008 Lewis Hamilton GBR McLaren Mercedes 98 5 7 2007 Kimi Räikkönen FIN Ferrari 110 6 3 2006 Fernando Alonso ESP Mild Seven Renault F1 134 7 6 2005 Fernando Alonso ESP Mild Seven Renault F1 133 7 6 2004 Michael Schumacher GER Ferrari 148 13 8 2003 Michael Schumacher GER Ferrari 93 6 5 2002 Michael Schumacher GER Ferrari 144 11 9 2001 Michael Schumacher GER Ferrari 123 9 11 2000 Michael Schumacher GER Ferrari 108 9 9 1999 Mika Häkkinen FIN McLaren Mercedes 76 5 11 1998 Mika Häkkinen FIN McLaren Mercedes 100 8 9 1997 Jacques Villeneuve CAN Williams Renault 81 7 10 1996 Damon Hill GBR Williams Renault 97 8 9 1995 Michael Schumacher GER Benetton Renault 102 9 4 1994 Michael Schumacher GER Benetton Ford 92 8 6 1993 Alain Prost FRA Williams Renault 99 7 13 1992 Nigel Mansell GBR Williams Renault 108 9 14 1991 Ayrton Senna BRA McLaren Honda 96 7 8 1990 Ayrton Senna BRA McLaren Honda 78 6 10 1989 Alain Prost FRA McLaren Honda 76/81 * 4 2 1988 Ayrton Senna BRA McLaren Honda 90/94 * 8 13 1987 Nelson Piquet BRA Williams Honda 73/76 * 3 4 1986 Alain Prost FRA McLaren TAG Porsche 72/74 * 4 1 1985 Alain Prost FRA McLaren TAG Porsche 73/76 * 5 2 1984 Niki Lauda AUT McLaren TAG Porsche 72 5 0 1983 Nelson Piquet BRA Brabham BMW 59 3 1 1982 Keke Rosberg FIN Williams Ford 44 1 1 1981 Nelson Piquet BRA Brabham Ford 50 3 4 1980 Alan Jones AUS Williams Ford 67/71 * 5 3 1979 Jody Scheckter RSA Ferrari 51/60 3 1 * not including / including deleted points



DRIVER WORLD CHAMPIONS 1950 - 1979 Year Driver Nat. Team Points Wins Poles

1978 Mario Andretti USA Lotus Ford 64 6 8 1977 Niki Lauda AUT Ferrari 72 3 2 1976 James Hunt GBR McLaren Ford 69 6 8 1975 Niki Lauda AUT Ferrari 64.5 5 9 1974 Emerson Fittipaldi BRA McLaren Ford 55 3 2 1973 Jackie Stewart GBR Tyrrell Ford 71 5 3 1972 Emerson Fittipaldi BRA Lotus Ford 61 5 3 1971 Jackie Stewart GBR Tyrrell Ford 62 6 6 1970 Jochen Rindt AUT Lotus Ford 45 5 3 1969 Jackie Stewart GBR Matra Ford 63 6 2 1968 Graham Hill GBR Lotus Ford 48 3 2 1967 Denny Hulme NZE Brabham Repco 51 2 0 1966 Jack Brabham AUS Brabham Repco 42/45 * 4 3 1965 Jim Clark GBR Lotus Climax 54 6 6 1964 John Surtees GBR Ferrari 40 2 2 1963 Jim Clark GBR Lotus Climax 54/73 * 7 7 1962 Graham Hill GBR BRM 42/52 * 4 1 1961 Phil Hill USA Ferrari 34/38 * 2 5 1960 Jack Brabham AUS Cooper Climax 43 5 3 1959 Jack Brabham AUS Cooper Climax 31/34 * 2 1 1958 Mike Hawthorn GBR Ferrari 42/49 * 1 4 1957 Juan-Manuel Fangio ARG Maserati 40/46 * 4 4 1956 Juan-Manuel Fangio ARG Lancia / Ferrari 30/33 * 3 5 1955 Juan-Manuel Fangio ARG Mercedes 40/41 * 4 3 1954 Juan-Manuel Fangio ARG Mercedes / Maserati 42/57 * 6 5 1953 Alberto Ascari ITA Ferrari 34.5/46.5 * 5 6 1952 Alberto Ascari ITA Ferrari 36/52.5 * 6 5 1951 Juan-Manuel Fangio ARG Alfa Romeo 31/37 * 3 4 1950 Guiseppe Farina ITA Alfa Romeo 30 3 2 * not including / including deleted points



CONSTRUCTOR WORLD CHAMPIONS 1980 – 2008

Year Constructor Points Driver

2008 Ferrari 172 K. Räikkönen, F. Massa 2007 Ferrari 204 K. Räikkönen, F. Massa 2006 Mild Seven Renault F1 206 F. Alonso, G. Fisichella 2005 Mild Seven Renault F1 191 F. Alonso, G. Fisichella 2004 Ferrari 262 M. Schumacher, R. Barrichello 2003 Ferrari 158 M. Schumacher, R. Barrichello 2002 Ferrari 221 M. Schumacher, R. Barrichello 2001 Ferrari 179 M. Schumacher, R. Barrichello 2000 Ferrari 170 M. Schumacher, R. Barrichello 1999 Ferrari 128 M. Schumacher, E. Irvine 1998 McLaren Mercedes 156 M. Häkkinen, D. Coulthard 1997 Williams Renault 123 J. Villeneuve, H.-H. Frentzen 1996 Williams Renault 175 D. Hill, J. Villeneuve 1995 Benetton Renault 137 M. Schumacher, J. Herbert 1994 Williams Renault 118 A. Senna, D. Hill, D. Coulthard, N. Mansell 1993 Williams Renault 168 A. Prost, D. Hill 1992 Williams Renault 164 N. Mansell, R. Patrese 1991 McLaren Honda 139 A. Senna, G. Berger 1990 McLaren Honda 121 A. Senna, G. Berger 1989 McLaren Honda 141 A. Prost, A. Senna 1988 McLaren Honda Turbo 199 A. Senna, A. Prost 1987 Williams Honda Turbo 137 N. Piquet, N. Mansell, R. Patrese 1986 Williams Honda Turbo 141 N. Mansell, N. Piquet 1985 McLaren TAG Porsche Turbo 90 A. Prost, N. Lauda, J. Watson 1984 McLaren TAG Porsche Turbo 143.5 N. Lauda, A. Prost 1983 Ferrari Turbo 89 P. Tambay, R. Arnoux

1982 Ferrari Turbo 74 G. Villeneuve, D. Pironi, P. Tambay, M. Andretti

1981 Williams Ford 95 A. Jones, C. Reutemann 1980 Williams Ford 120 A. Jones, C. Reutemann



CONSTRUCTOR WORLD CHAMPIONS 1958 – 1979

Year Constructor Points Driver

1979 Ferrari 113 J. Scheckter, G. Villeneuve 1978 Lotus Ford 86 Mario Andretti, R. Peterson, J. P. Jarier 1977 Ferrari 95 N. Lauda, C. Reutemann, G. Villeneuve 1976 Ferrari 83 N. Lauda, C. Regazzoni, C. Reutemann 1975 Ferrari 72.5 N. Lauda, C. Regazzoni 1974 McLaren Ford 73 E. Fittipaldi, D. Hulme 1973 Lotus Ford 92 E. Fittipaldi, R. Peterson 1972 Lotus Ford 61 E. Fittipaldi, D. Walker, R. Wisell 1971 Tyrrell Ford 73 J. Stewart, F. Cevert 1970 Lotus Ford 59 J. Rindt, R. Wisell, E. Fittipaldi, J. Miles 1969 Matra Ford (Tyrrell) 66 J. Stewart, J. P. Beltoise, J. Servoz-Gavin 1968 Lotus Ford 62 G. Hill, J. Clark, J. Oliver 1967 Brabham Repco 63 D. Hulme, J. Brabham 1966 Brabham Repco 42/49 * J. Brabham, D. Hulme 1965 Lotus Climax 54/59 * J. Clark, M. Spence 1964 Ferrari 45/49 * J. Surtees, L. Bandini 1963 Lotus Climax 54/74 * J. Clark, T. Taylor 1962 BRM 42/56 * G. Hill, R. Ginther 1961 Ferrari 40/52 * P. Hill, W. von Trips, R. Ginther, G. Baghetti,

W. Mairesse 1960 Cooper Climax 48/58 * J. Brabham, B. McLaren, H. Taylor,

O. Gendebien, T. Brooks 1959 Cooper Climax 40/53 * J. Brabham, J. L. Trintignant, B. McLaren,

M. Gregory, S. Moss 1958 Vanwall 48/57 * S. Moss, T. Brooks, S. Lewis-Evans

* not including / including deleted points



D R I V E R S’ R E C O R D S

MOST... World titles GP wins Fastest laps 1 M. Schumacher 7 1 M. Schumacher 91 1 M. Schumacher 77 2 J. -M. Fangio 5 2 A. Prost 51 2 A. Prost 41 3 A. Prost 4 3 A. Senna 41 3 K. Räikkönen 35 4 J. Brabham 3 4 N. Mansell 31 4 N. Mansell 30 = J. Stewart 3 5 J. Stewart 27 5 J. Clark 28 = N. Lauda 3 6 J. Clark 25 6 M. Häkkinen 25 = N. Piquet 3 = N. Lauda 25 7 N. Lauda 24 = A. Senna 3 7 J. -M. Fangio 24 = J. -M. Fangio 23 5 A. Ascari 2 8 N. Piquet 23 8 N. Piquet 23 = G. Hill 2 9 D. Hill 22 9 G. Berger 21 = J. Clark 2 10 F. Alonso 21 10 S. Moss 19 = E. Fittipaldi 2 = A. Senna 19 = M. Häkkinen 2 = D. Hill 19 = F. Alonso 2 GP starts Poles Championship points 1 R. Barrichello 274 1 A. Senna 65 1 M. Schumacher 1369 2 R. Patrese 256 2 M. Schumacher 68 2 A. Prost 768.5 3 M. Schumacher 250 3 J. Clark 33 3 A. Senna 610 4 D. Coulthard 231 = A. Prost 33 4 F. Alonso 555 5 G. Berger 210 4 N. Mansell 32 5 R. Barrichello 545 6 A. de Cesaris 208 5 J. -M. Fangio 29 6 D. Coulthard 535 7 N. Piquet 204 6 M. Häkkinen 26 7 K. Räikkönen 531 8 J. Alesi 201 7 N. Lauda 24 8 N. Piquet 481.5 9 A. Prost 199 = N. Piquet 24 9 N. Mansell 480 10 G. Fisichella 217 8 D. Hill 20 10 N. Lauda 420.5 9 M. Andretti 18 = R. Arnoux 18 10 J. Stewart 17 = F. Alonso 17



C O N S T R U C T O R S ’ R E C O R D S MOST...

World titles GP wins Fastest laps 1 Ferrari 16 1 Ferrari 209 1 Ferrari 218 2 Williams 9 2 McLaren 162 2 McLaren 136 3 McLaren 8 3 Williams 113 3 Williams 129 4 Lotus 7 4 Lotus 79 4 Lotus 71 5 Honda 6 5 Brabham 35 5 Brabham 41 6 Cooper 2 6 Renault 35 6 Benetton 36 = Brabham 2 7 Benetton 27 7 Renault 27 = Renault 2 8 Tyrrell 23 8 Tyrrell 20 = Benetton 2 9 BRM 17 9 Maserati 15 7 Matra 1 10 Cooper 16 = BRM 15 = Tyrrell 1 10 Cooper 14 = Vanwall 1 = Alfa Romeo 14 GP starts 1 – 2 wins Championship

points

1 Ferrari 779 1 Ferrari 75 1 Ferrari 4,925 2 McLaren 652 2 McLaren 44 2 McLaren 3,179.5 3 Williams 507 3 Williams 33 3 Williams 2,573 4 Lotus 491 4 Lotus 8 4 Honda 1,569.5 5 Tyrrell 430 = Brabham 8 5 Lotus 1,332 6 Brabham 394 = Tyrrell 8 6 Renault 1060 7 Minardi 340 5 Cooper 6 7 Benetton 851.5 8 Ligier 326 8 Brabham 843 9 Arrows 291 9 Tyrrell 617 10 Benetton 260 10 BRM 385 Pole Positions Podium Places 1 Ferrari 203 1 Ferrari 622 2 McLaren 141 2 McLaren 431 3 Williams 125 3 Williams 296 4 Lotus 107 4 Honda 175 5 Honda 77 5 Lotus 172 6 Renault 50 6 Brabham 124 7 Brabham 39 7 Benetton 102 8 Benetton 15 8 Renault 90 9 Tyrrell 14 9 Tyrrell 77 10 Alfa Romeo 12 10 BRM 61

A B O U T F O R M U L A O N E

T E C H N I C A L R E G U L A T I O N S

Engines • Formula One™ engines may be no more than 2.4 litres in capacity. They must have 8

cylinders in a 90-degree formation, with two inlet and two exhaust valves per cylinder. They must be normally aspirated, weigh at least 95 kilograms and be rev-limited to 18,000rpm.

• The only other permitted power source is a Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS), which takes waste energy generated under braking and turns it into additional power. This is then made available to the driver in fixed quantities per lap via a steering wheel boost button.

Dimensions • The overall width of the car may not exceed 180cm. • Bodywork ahead of the rear wheel centre line must be a maximum of 140cm wide.

Bodywork behind it must be no more than 100cm wide. Front and rear overhangs are limited to 120cm and 60cm respectively from the wheel centre lines

• With the exception of rollover structures, no part of the car may be higher than 95cm from the reference plane.

Weight • The weight of a car (including driver) may not be less than 605kg.

Brakes • Formula One™ cars must have one brake system operated through a single brake pedal.

Anti-lock brakes and power braking are forbidden. Fuel • Formula One™ cars run on petrol, the specification of which is not that far removed from

that used in regular road cars. Transmission System • The majority of modern Formula One™ cars use seven-speed semi-automatic gearboxes.

Regulations stipulate at least four forward gears, up to a maximum of seven. All cars must also have a reverse gear.

Suspension and Steering systems • Formula One™ cars must have conventional sprung suspension. Any system, such as active

suspension, that can alter the suspension or its geometry while the car is moving is forbidden.

• Power steering systems are allowed, but these must not be electronically controlled or powered. Four-wheel steering is forbidden. The car’s steering wheel, steering column and steering rack all have to pass an FIA impact test

Cameras • Throughout the Grand Prix weekend all cars must be fitted with two cameras or camera

housings. The cameras are used to provide on-board TV footage.

A B O U T F O R M U L A O N E

R U L E S A N D R E G U L A T I O N S

Formula One™ has one of the most complicated rulebooks in all of sport - here is a brief summary some of the most important regulations: Livery Teams must run their two cars with essentially the same race livery throughout the season and must seek prior approval for any major changes. In addition there are a number of requirements that apply to liveries for all cars and teams. Every car must carry its driver’s race number, which must be clearly visible from the front of the car, and the driver’s name must appear on the external bodywork of the car. The team’s name or emblem must also appear on the nose of the car. To help distinguish between a team’s two cars, the onboard cameras which sit on top of the main rollover structure are coloured differently. On the first car it must be predominantly fluorescent red and on the second car it must be fluorescent yellow. Tyres Formula One™ racing features a single tyre supplier, with all teams using identical Bridgestone rubber. The advantages of this (over multiple tyre suppliers) include closer racing and reduced testing and development costs. At each Grand Prix every team is given access to two specifications of dry-weather tyre. Unless conditions are wet, drivers must use both specifications during the race. A white groove on the tread of the softer compound allows spectators to distinguish which tyre a driver is on. Over the race weekend, each driver has access to 14 sets of dry-weather tyres, four sets of intermediate tyres and three sets of wet tyres. Teams are free to use intermediate or wet tyres as they see fit during qualifying and the race. However, during the preceding practice sessions, they may only be used if the track has been declared wet by the race director. If a race is started behind the safety car due to heavy rain, the use of wet tyres is compulsory. All tyres are given a bar code at the start of the weekend so that the FIA can closely monitor their use and ensure that no team is breaking regulations.


Spare Cars, Engine and gearboxes FIA regulations state that drivers may have no more than two cars available for use at any one time. Spare cars are no longer allowed, though teams may bring additional chassis which can be built up in the event of a race chassis being damaged beyond repair. If a driver switches car between qualifying and the race then he must start the race from the pit lane. A change of car is not allowed once the race has started. There are also restrictions on engine and gearbox use. Each driver may use no more than eight engines during a championship season. Should a driver use more than eight engines, he will drop 10 places on the starting grid of the event at which an additional unit is to be used. Each driver may use no more than one gearbox for four consecutive events. Every unscheduled gearbox change will require the driver to drop five places on the grid at that meeting. Every subsequent unscheduled gearbox change will require the driver to drop five places on the grid. If a driver fails to finish a race due to reasons beyond his or his team's control, he may start the next meeting with a different gearbox without incurring a penalty. Additional Drivers and Drivers changes Teams may use up to four drivers during a season, all of whom may score points in the championship. A driver change may be made with the permission of the stewards any time before the start of qualifying. The new driver must use the engine and tyres allocated to the original driver. On top of this, in each of Friday's two practice sessions teams may run additional drivers, though each team is still limited to two cars. Any holder of a Super License may run as an additional driver, but stewards must be informed of a team's plans before the end of initial scrutineering on the Thursday prior to practice. Classification A commonly asked question is how drivers can be given a placing in the official race results even though they retired before the end of the race. The explanation can be found within the FIA regulations regarding classification. These state that any driver who completed at least 90 per cent of the race distance will be classified, whether or not he was running when the winner took the chequered flag. If a race is stopped before the full distance and a result is declared, the classification will reflect the race order at the end of the lap two laps prior to that on which the race was stopped. For example, if a race is stopped on lap 60, the classification will be as it was at the end of lap 58.


Driver Penalties Stewards have the power to impose various penalties on a driver if he commits an offence during a race. Offences may include jumping the start, causing an avoidable accident, unfairly blocking another driver, impeding another driver when being lapped, speeding in the pit lane etc. The two most common types are the drive-through penalty and the ten-second time penalty. In the case of the former, the driver must enter the pits, drive through the pit lane at the pit-lane speed limit and rejoin the race without stopping. Depending on the length of the pit lane this can cost a driver a significant amount of time. More severe is the ten-second time penalty (also commonly known as a stop-go penalty) where the driver must not only enter the pits, but must also stop for ten seconds at his pit before rejoining the race. During this time the driver’s team are not permitted to work on the car. In extreme cases the stewards may choose to enforce a third type of penalty whereby they can force a driver to drop ten grid positions at the next Grand Prix. So even if the driver in question goes on to qualify in pole position, he will in fact start that race from 11th place. In the case of the drive-through penalty and the ten-second time penalty, a driver has three laps, from the time his team is notified, to enter the pits (failure to do so may result in a black flag and the driver being excluded from the race). The only exception is when the penalty is awarded during the final five laps of the race. In this case the driver may continue and complete the race. However, 25 seconds will be added to his total race time, which may drop him considerably in the final race standings. Practise and Qualifying At each Grand Prix meeting all race drivers may participate in two one and a half-hour practice sessions on Friday (Thursday at Monaco), a one-hour session on Saturday morning and a qualifying session on Saturday afternoon. While individual practice sessions are not compulsory, a driver must take part in at least one Saturday session to be eligible for the race. Saturday's one-hour qualifying session is split into three distinct parts, each with multiple drivers on track simultaneously, and each with the drivers running as many laps as they want: Q1: All 20 cars may run laps at any time during the first 20 minutes of the hour. At the end of the first 20 minutes, the five slowest cars drop out and fill the final five grid places. Q2: After a seven-minute break, the times will be reset and the 15 remaining cars then will then run in a 15-minute session - again they may complete as many laps as they want at any time during that period. At the end of the 15 minutes, the five slowest cars drop out and fill places 11 to 15 on the grid.


Q3: After a further eight-minute break, the times are reset and a final 10-minute session will feature a shootout between the remaining 10 cars to decide pole position and the starting order for the top 10 grid places. Again, these cars may run as many laps as they wish. If a driver is deemed by the stewards to have stopped unnecessarily on the circuit or impeded another driver during qualifying, his times may be cancelled. Parc Ferme Parc ferme is an enclosed and secure area in the paddock where the cars are weighed and any other checks deemed necessary by race officials are made. Teams must leave their cars here from within three and a half hours of the end of the qualifying on Saturday until five hours before the start of the formation lap on Sunday. However, the cars are deemed to be under parc ferme conditions for a much longer period - from the time they first exit the pits during qualifying until the start of the formation lap immediately prior to the race. Under these conditions, the work teams may carry out on their cars is limited to strictly-specified routine procedures, which can only be performed under the watchful eye of the FIA Technical Delegate and race scrutineers. Fuel may be added to the cars (those eligible for the final period of qualifying may only replace what they used in that period), tyres changed and brakes bled. Minor front wing adjustments are also allowed, but little else. These controls mean that teams cannot make significant alterations to the set-up of a car between qualifying and the race. The only exception to this is when there is a "change in climatic conditions", for example a dry qualifying session followed by a wet race, or vice versa. In this case the FIA will give the teams permission to make further appropriate changes to their cars. Should a car require an engine change between qualifying and the race, then the driver concerned will be required to start from the back of the grid. Modifications to other parts or suspension set-up will require the driver to start from the pit lane. Officials At every Grand Prix meeting there are seven key race officials who monitor and control the activities of the stewards and marshals to ensure the smooth and safe running of the event in accordance with FIA regulations. Five of the seven officials are nominated by the FIA. These are the race director (currently Charlie Whiting), a permanent starter and three additional stewards, one of whom is nominated chairman. The additional stewards must be FIA Super Licence holders. The other two key officials are nominated by the National Sporting Authority (ASN) of the country holding the race. These are the clerk of the course and an additional steward (who must be a national of the host nation). Both must be FIA Super Licence holders.


The clerk of the course works in consultation with the race director, who has overriding authority. The race director directs the clerk of the course on how to instruct the stewards during the various practice, qualifying and race sessions. The race director and the clerk of the course, as well as the FIA technical delegate (currently Jo Bauer), must all be present at the event from 10am on Thursday (Wednesday in Monaco) onwards. The race director, the clerk of the course and the chairman of the stewards must all be in radio contact while cars are on track. Furthermore, at these times the clerk of the course must be in the race-control headquarters and in radio contact with all of the marshal’s posts. Points The top eight finishers in each Grand Prix score points towards both the drivers’ and the constructors’ world championships, according to the following scale: 1st place: 10 points 2nd place: 8 points 3rd place: 6 points 4th place: 5 points 5th place: 4 points 6th place: 3 points 7th place: 2 points 8th place: 1 point The first three drivers will be presented with trophies on the podium. The drivers' and constructors' championship titles are awarded to the driver and constructor who score the most points over the course of the season. In the case of a dead heat for a championship place then the driver or constructor with the higher number of superior race results will be awarded the place.


The flags

Flag Meaning BLACK – with orange disc and

driver’s number Warns driver of apparent mechanical failure.

HALF BLACK, HALF WHITE – with driver’s number

Warns of unsporting behaviour. May be followed by a black flag.

BLACK – with driver’s number Driver must pit stop and report to clerk of the course. BLACK & WHITE – chequered

flag End of race.

BLUE – waved A faster car is behind, trying to overtake (overlap).

GREEN Previously warned hazard is now cleared, proceed at race speed.

RED Race stopped. WHITE A slow vehicle is on the circuit.

YELLOW – One Danger ahead, proceed at reduced speed and with caution. YELLOW – two Great danger ahead, be prepared to stop.

YELLOW – with red stripes Slippery surface ahead.

C U R I O U S F A C T S

DID YOU KNOW THAT…

• From design concept to creation a F1 car requires 250,000 hours of work.

• After each race the chassis is stripped down and more than 200 diagnostic checks

are made. • After a race, it takes the team at least eight working hours to dismantle a car, test

and replace individual components and reassemble the car. • A 2.4 litre, eight-cylinder F1 engine weighs less than 100 kilos.

• On average, a F1 driver sheds approximately 2kg in weight during a F1 race.

• An F1 car can accelerate from 0 to 100 kph in about 2.6 seconds. It can reach

200 kph in less than 5 seconds.

• It can also accelerate from 0 to 200 kph and stop again in seven seconds.

• A F1 car has very impressive braking characteristics. It can stop from 200 kph within 1.9 seconds and a distance of about 55 metres. During braking, the driver experiences 5G of pressure while he is forced into the safety belts.

• The energy required to slow a car from 315 to 185 kph is the same energy

needed to make an elephant jump 10 metres in the air.

• In one Grand Prix weekend the team uses a maximum of 1,200 liters of fuel, between 60 and 80 liters of engine oil and up to 30 liters of transmission oil.

• The Cockpit temperature reaches 50 degrees Centigrade.

• A Formula One™ driver changes gear approximately 2,600 times throughout a race.

BMW has calculated that one engine makes 8 million ignitions during a Grand Prix.

• The exhaust fumes can reach a temperature of 800°C. • Carbon brake discs and pads require a minimum operating temperature

of 550–650 °C. During braking they reach temperatures of over 1,000 °C. • Formula One™ tyres may heat up to 130 °C. Beyond this threshold there

is a risk of blistering.

C U R I O U S F A C T S

DID YOU KNOW THAT…

• Four-time world champion Alain Prost used to join certain stages of the Tour de

France to prepare and train for the races.

• The 1997 Belgian Grand Prix was the first round of the FIA Formula One™ World Championship to start behind a safety car.

• Formula One™ has starred numerous aristocratic racers, including Alfonso de

Portago (a.k.a. Don Alfonso, the 17th Marqués de Portago), Count Carel de Beaufort and Graf Wolfgang von Trips. The Siamese driver 'B.Bira' also went by the title Prince Birabongse Bhanutej Bhanubandh. The longest title of any racing driver falls to the Marquis of Bute, the Earl of Windsor, Viscount Ayr, Lord Crichton of Sanquhar and Cumnock, Viscount Kingarth, Lord Montstuart Cumbrae and Inchmarnock, Baron Cardiff, and Viscount Mountjoy… also known as Johnny Dumfries, team mate to Ayrton Senna at Lotus in 1986.

• Sweden's former ATS and Tyrrell team driver, Tommy 'Slim' Borgudd, was also the

drummer with supergroup Abba.

• Johnny Claes was not only a Formula One™ driver in the 1950s: the Belgian also appeared in a movie with British comedian George Formby and had a jazz band called Johnny Claes and the Clay Pigeons.

• British team owner and driver David Purley was subjected to the highest G-force ever

survived by a human being - 179.8G - when his Lec car went from 108mph to zero in just over half a metre at the 1977 British Grand Prix.

• Among the closest finishes in Formula One™ history are: 1970 Italian Grand Prix (Peter

Gethin, BRM and Ronnie Peterson, March) 0.1s; 2002 US Grand Prix (Rubens Barrichello, Ferrari and Michael Schumacher, Ferrari) 0.011s; 1986 Spanish GP (Ayrton Senna, Lotus and Nigel Mansell, Williams) 0.014s.

• The 2009 Malaysian Grand Prix was only the fifth time that half points have been

awarded for a truncated race. The others were: 1991 Australian GP (stopped due to heavy rain); 1984 Monaco GP (stopped due to heavy rain); 1975 Austrian GP (stopped due to heavy rain); 1975 Spanish GP (stopped due to multiple fatalities in the crowd).

S U P P O R T R A C E S

P O R S C H E M O B I L 1 S U P E R C U P

Flashback After the hugely successful appearances at Bahrain in the previous years, the international one-make championship launched again into the season on the Sakhir International Circuit with two championship rounds. His debut in the Mobil 1 Supercup gave the German hot shot René Rast. And he gave a big surprise also, when he secured pole position for both races. However, victory in the first pursuit of the 2008 Supercup claimed Damien Faulkner. In crossing the finish line first at the season-opening round the reigning vice champion repeated his success from 2007. Taking the flag in second and third respectively behind the Irishman were Jeroen Bleekemolen (Netherlands) and Jan Seyffarth (Germany). In the second championship round Chris Mamerow, an experienced Porsche pilot from Germany but debutant in the international series, took the victory. Jeroen Bleekemolen secured second place ahead of René Rast. Facts and figures

Unique race car The new 911 GT3 Cup with the high performance, lightweight Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake PCCB is exclusively run in the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup. Weighing in at 1,140 kg the 420hp sportscar with its six speed sequential gearbox is the lightest racer of all Porsche brand cups. All cars are technically identical. Suspensions and aerodynamics can be adjusted within limits defined by the regulations. Michelin tyres Two sets of identical slicks from co-operation partner Michelin per car and weekend; number of Michelin wet tyres unlimited. Driver points 20-18-16-14-12-10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1; all race results count. To collect points each driver must contest at least eight races per season. Team points The results of the two best drivers of each team are added up for each race. Prize money Porsche AG pays out approximately 800,000 Euros for the driver and team prize money classification. The winner receives 9,000 Euros per round, second place: 7,500 Euros, third 6,500 Euros ... 15th place: 1,400 Euros. Additional prize The 2009 champion is presented with a Porsche road vehicle on the occasion of the season-ending Porsche Motorsport Night in December. History The Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup is the only GT racing series to run exclusively as support race to Formula One™, where the makes cup has been a permanent fixture on racing weekends since 1993. Organisation, competitors Porsche organises the fastest international one-make series for private teams. Launching pad for careers in sportscar (ALMS, FIA GT) and touring car racing. Challenging field of competition for professionals, semi-professionals, gentleman drivers.

P O R S C H E M O B I L 1 S U P E R C U P Spectators At the Grand Prix circuits an average of more than 125,000 spectators witnessed the action from the grandstands at each round in 2007.* On television around 21,4 million viewers around the world watched the Supercup races in 488 televised reports with a total of 104:33 hours. ** *Estimate of the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup Organisation. 70 % of F1 spectators at the tracks **Source: IFM Media Analysis Exclusive to the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup: 911 GT3 Cup with PCCB The latest 911 GT3 Cup for the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup marks the pinnacle of 911 derivates for brands cup sport. With 420 hp and a weight of a mere 1,140 kilograms the current cup racer sports an unprecedented power-weight ratio in cup sport. Only in the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup is this car equipped with the revolutionary Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake which secures highest braking performance and at the same time reduces unsprung masses by 20 kg compared to the steel brake which is used in all other of Porsche’s 13 makes cups worldwide. With its six-speed sequential gearbox featuring a power shift system and the sophisticated aerodynamics as well as a suspension adapted for competition, this 911 GT3 Cup comes as close to a thoroughbred racing car as a vehicle for customer sport in a makes cup can get. Porsche 911 GT3 Cup – 2009 – Technical Specifications Bodywork - 997-basis - Self supporting bodyshell made of galvanised sheet steel - Rear lid with adjustable rear wing, rear/front bumper, front spoiler edge and doors made of

carbon fibre - Plastic rear-side windows and rear window - Welded-in steel safety cage (25 metres of seamless steel tube) - Racing bucket seat height adjustable, 6-point safety belt suitable for HANS - Fire extinguisher system - 90-litre fuel tank - Air jack Engine - Water cooled flat six-cylinder boxer configuration - 3,598 cc, stroke 76.4 mm, bore 99.98 mm diameter - Four valves per cylinder - 420 hp (309 kW) at 7,300 rpm - Max. torque 420 Nm at 6,500 rpm - Max. revs 8,400 pm - Dry-sump lubrication - Two-stage resonance intake manifold - Sequential multi-point fuel injection - Electronic engine management system MS 3.1 - Race exhaust system with lambda-probe-equipped catalytic converter - 98 ROZ Super Plus unleaded


Power Train - Six-speed sequential dog-type gearbox - Pressure-oil lubrication - Gearbox cooling with oil-to-water heat exchanger - Single-mass flywheel - Hydraulic clutch centre-release mechanism - 5.5 inch triple-disc sintered-metal clutch - Limited slip differential 40/60 percent - Rear wheel drive Suspension - Front: Porsche optimized strut, blade-type anti-roll bar (adjustable), damper mounted to

upright with twin-clamp system - Rear: multilink, rigid suspended subframe, blade-type anti roll bar (adjustable) - Front and rear: double coil springs; ride height, camber and track continuously variable

adjustable - Power steering with electro-hydraulic pressure feed - Three-piece central locking aluminium rims - Front axle: 9J x 18, rim offset 43 - Rear axle: 11J x 18, rim offset 30 - Tyres: Michelin - Front axle: 24/64-18 - Rear axle: 27/68-18 Brake system - Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) - Brake system with adjustable bias bar - Internally vented ceramic brake discs - Front 380 mm, six-piston alu-callipers, single piece - Rear 350 mm, four-piston alu-callipers, single piece Weight - Approx. 1,140 kgs (incl. oil, coolant)


2009 CALENDAR

Round Date Event

1 & 2 25 & 26 April GP Bahrain (two races)

3 10 May GP Spain – Barcelona

4 24 May GP Monaco – Monte Carlo

5 07 June GP Turkey – Istanbul

6 21 June GP Great Britain – Silverstone

7 12 July GP Germany – Nurburgring

8 26 July GP Hungary – Budapest

9 23 August GP Europe – Valencia

10 30 August GP Belgium – Spa-Francorchamps

11 13 September GP Italy – Monza


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PROVISIONAL ENTRY LIST*

Entry No.

Entrant Driver City Nationality

1 Konrad Motorsport Jeroen Bleekemolen

Verl Aerdenhoudt

GER NED

2 Konrad Motorsport Siso Cunill

Verl Barcelona

GER ESP

3 Walter Lechner Racing School Stefan Rosina

Faistenau Púchov

AUT SVK

4 Walter Lechner Racing School Damien Faulkner

Faistenau Moville

AUT IRL

5 Federsand-Jetstream Motorsport Richard Westbrook

Wijchen London

NDL GBR

6 Federsand-Jetstream Motorsport Matt Halliday

Wijchen Los Angeles

NDL USA

7 SANITEC RACING William Langhorne

Washington DC Washington DC

USA USA

8 SANITEC RACING Luigi Ferrara

Washington DC Bari

USA ITA

11 SPS Performance Patrick Huisman

Obersulm Boekelo

GER NDL

12 SPS Performance Richard Williams

Obersulm London

GER GBR

14 VELTINS MRS Racing René Rast

Lonsee Steyerberg

GER GER

15 VELTINS MRS Racing Norbert Siedler

Lonsee Wildschonau

GER AUT

16 Walter Lechner Racing School Abdulaziz Al Faisal²

Faistenau Riyadh

AUT KSA

*Subject to amendments. 1No Team Classification. 2 No Driver Classification. 3 No Team and Driver Classification. 4 No Team, Driver and Prize Money Classification.


S P E E D C A R

Races 1 and 2: Races 1 and 2 are independent races held on consecutive days over a weekend. Each race will begin with a rolling start* and run for a race distance of not more than 200 kilometres or 40 minutes in duration, whichever is achieved first. Points are awarded for each race – Race 1 and Race 2, to the top 8 drivers according to the scale below: 1st place: 10 points 2nd place: 8 points 3rd place: 6 points 4th place: 5 points 5th place: 4 points 6th place: 3 points 7th place: 2 points 8th place: 1 point

If a race has been stopped and cannot be restarted, points will still be allocated. In the event that less than half the race is over, half points are awarded and if more than half the race is run, full points are awarded.

The driver and team with the most number of points at the end of the season will take home the Speedcar Series Championship driver and team titles respectively each will be awarded prize money of 500,000 US dollars.

*Rolling Start: Every Speedcar Series race begins with a rolling start which is a single lap or more around the circuit before the race officially begins.

The cars and drivers take their places on the grid 30 minutes before the race is flagged off. A green flag signals the rolling start where all the drivers begin to follow the pace car in the order of their grid positions – the driver in pole position leads behind the pace car and so on. Overtaking on this lap is not allowed unless a driver is out of position and needs to re-establish the original starting order. When the circuit has almost been completed, the pace car pulls off the track into the pit lane. Once the start lights turn from red to green, the race has begun.

S P E E D C A R

PRIZE MONEY

A prize pot worth 3 million US dollars will be awarded to teams and drivers in Season 2. An added incentive this year will include 500,000 US dollars to the championship winning driver and an additional 500,000 US dollars to the championship winning team.

Prize money per race is allocated upon final classification of all finishing drivers as follows:

1st place - $22,000, 2nd place - $18,000, 3rd place - $15,000, 4th place - $12,000, 5th place - $10,000, 6th place - $9,000, 7th place - $8,000, 8th place - $7,500, 9th place - $7,000, 10th place - $6,500, 11th place - $6,000, 12th place - $5,500, 13th place - $5,000, 14th place - $4,500, 15th place - $4,000, 16th place - $3,500, 17th place - $3,000, 18th place - $2,500, 19th place - $2,000, 20th place - $1,500

Also included in the prize money for Season 2 is a cheque for 10,000 US dollars for drivers in pole position.

RACE FORMAT Race Day 1:

Official Practice Session: Race Day 1 kicks off with the Official Practice Session where Speedcar Series drivers have the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the track and the car for a duration of 60 minutes. The practice session is only held on the first day of each event.

Race Day 2:

Qualifying: Qualifying refers to all the Speedcar Series drivers taking to the track to determine the starting positions on the grid for Race 1. An action-packed event in itself, the Qualifying Session is only conducted on the first race day. During the 30 minute run, every lap is timed and each driver’s best lap time will be recorded as his Qualifying time. The drivers will then be allotted their starting positions on the grid for Race 1 based on their timing in the Qualifying round. The driver with the fastest recorded lap will take pole position. If due to unforeseen and legitimate circumstances a driver could not take part in the Qualifying but has been permitted to race, he will start from the back of the grid.

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Race 1: Speedcar Series drivers will take to the grid as determined by their qualifying timings. The first 8 drivers past the finish line are awarded points based on the Speedcar Series’ points scale. The race runs for a duration of 45 minutes or a distance of 200 kilometers whichever is reached first.

Race Day 3:

Warm Up: Race Day 3 begins with a warm up before the final race of the event. This session lasts for 15 minutes and drivers use these parade laps to warm up their engines and tyres.

Race 2: The starting grid for Race 2 is determined by the race results from Race 1 on the previous day. The first 8 cars past the chequered flag on the first race day are positioned in reverse order on the grid for Race 2 – the driver in 8th place finish will take pole position for the second race and so on. The remaining 14 cars will remain in the same order as they finished in Race 1. The fastest 8 drivers from Race 2 will be awarded points based on the Speedcar Series’ points scale. RACE RULES AT A GLANCE

Drivers:

• Only one driver per car at each race • The drivers are nominated in writing 10 days before Race Day 1 of an upcoming

event • Driver substitution permitted in exceptional circumstances only until the drivers’

briefing • All drivers must have a Grade C International FIA license

Pit Stops:

• No mandatory pit stops • Re-fuelling is forbidden at any point during the race

Competition Car Numbers:

• Each car will have a unique two digit number from 01 to 99 for the entire season

Identical Cars: • All Speedcar Series drivers have identical cars, engines, chassis and tyres • The cars have been custom-built and designed for Speedcar Series and will be spot

checked before each race to ensure uniformity

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Points:

• Points earned at the end of each race will be retained by both the driver and the team that he/she belongs to

• The Speedcar Series Champion Driver title will be awarded to the driver with the highest collective points at the end of the season. Similarly the Speedcar Series Champion Team title will go to the team with the most number of points collected during the season.

• If a change in team is made during the race season, the driver’s points will remain with his original team as well as with him/her.

Tyres: • All tyres are supplied by the Speedcar Series tyre partner, Michelin • Each car receives 3 sets of tyres per race event

ANATOMY OF A SPEEDCAR Weight:

• 1,200 kg The Engine:

• 6.2 litre, V8 engine, 620 bhp, 7500 rmp • Multiple air intakes, located in the front bumpers • Air filter located on top of the engine below the engine cover. • Max torque 475 Nm • Max power 620 bhp

Clutch:

• Clutch assembly and bell housing

Tyres: • 3 sets of Michelin dry or wet tyres

Suspension:

• Choice of four types of suspension depending on the conditions of the track being raced on.

• Front springs 600 lbs to 800 lbs, rear suspension 400 lbs to 650 lbs. Brakes:

• Brembo brakes designed for medium-high braking race tracks • The components of calipers, rotors and pads is a specially designed package to suit

the car’s geometry and weight and cater to the braking demands of Middle Eastern and Asian tracks.

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Gearbox:

• The car is fitted with a 4 speed H-shaped gearbox Fuel tank and Fuel:

• 100 RON race fuel. • 121 litres of fuel tank capacity, enough to last the duration of the race. • Flexible fuel cells

Chassis and Frame:

• Chassis made of fibreglass and composite bodywork material with a roll cage incorporated into the frame of the car

CALENDAR

Round Date Event

1 & 2 04-06 December Dubai Autodrome, Dubai, UAE 3 & 4 22-24 January Bahrain International Circuit, Bahrain 5 & 6 12-14 February Losail International Circuit, Qatar 7 & 8 27-28 February Dubai Autodrome, Dubai, UAE 9 & 10 24-26 April Bahrain International Circuit, Bahrain

Contact: Speedcar Anila Ratnam, Pr Coordinator, Mobile: +97150 1504905 Email: [email protected] STANDING

Driver Points Wins

Gianni Morbidelli 47 1 Johnny Herbert 40 1 Jean Alesi 38 3 Heinz Harald Frentzen 36 0 Vitantonio Liuzzi 29 2 Thomas Biagi 20 0 Hasher Al Maktoum 16 0 Christopher Zoechling 13 0 David Terrien 9 0 Damien Pasini 9 0 Jacques Villeneuve 7 0 Marchy Lee 6 0 Marco Melandri 2 0 Giovanni Lavaggi 1 0


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PROVISIONAL ENTRY LIST

Entry No. Driver License Team

27 Jean ALESI FRA HPR 50 Marchy LEE CHN HPR 20 Vitantonio Liuzzi ITA UP Team 85 Hasher AL MAKTOUM UAE UP Team 04 Thomas Biagi ITA Palm Racing International Team 10 Gianni Morbidelli ITA Palm Racing International Team 69 Johnny HERBERT GBR JMB Racing 13 Damien Pasini FRA JMB Racing 80 Heinz Harald Frentzen GER Team Lavaggi 21 Chris Buncombe GBR Team Lavaggi 71 Nicolas Navarro FRA Team Manue 32 Marco Cioci ITA Team Manue 96 Jacques Villeneuve CAN Scuderia Giudici 09 Gianni Giudici ITA Scuderia Giudici 26 Christopher Zoechling AUT Zoechling Racing 44 David Terrien FRA Zoechling Racing


C H E V R O L E T S U P E R C A R S M E C H A M P I O N S H I P

This weekend, the Kingdom of Bahrain will witness an exhibition race brought to you straight from the Chevrolet Supercars ME Championship. Following a phenomenally successful season last year, this year will see more excitement take to the track as two classes of cars join the series. Fans will get to sample what’s to come this November as the Chevrolet Supercars ME Championship exhibits this season’s talents and competition during the 2009 Formula One™ Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix. Having seen a spectacular opening in the 06/07 season, the second Lumina CSV Middle East Championship season came with a face-lift promising more action. Fans saw the championship come to life with a whole new face, car, livery, race day structure, new drivers and an amazing surprise for the winner. This year with a new name and identity, the Chevrolet Supercars ME Championship 09/10 will see the all-new Luminas line-up the starting grid in the SC 09-Class category. The 07/08 cars will constitute the SC 06 class category. Championship: The Chevrolet Supercars ME Championship is a product of the unique collaboration and partnership between General Motors (Chevrolet Motorsport), who have a proven history on both the road and the track, and Bahrain International Circuit, the Home of Motorsport in the Middle East. As an organizer and promoter of the Chevrolet Supercars ME Championship, Bahrain International Circuit has joined forces with Chevrolet Motorsport to promote the world of motorsport in the Middle East. By offering all motor sport fans and enthusiasts a refreshing world-class championship on globally-renowned tracks in the region, including Bahrain international circuit, Dubai Autodrome besides the recently launched circuit in Riyadh REEM International Circuit and hopefully Losail International Circuit in Qatar, fans will also see this championship run alongside international series and events in the upcoming season. ANATOMY OF A ‘09 CHEROLET SUPERCAR Engine Chevrolet LS2 6.0ltr V8, MSD ignition and Bespoke management system, MSD 90mm manual throttle body, 1 3/4 primary pipe header system, 20% under driven crank pulley - Custom air intake. RACEPAK IQ3 digital dash with inbuilt data logger. Transmission Jericho super T10, 4 speed transmission with sequential shift, Competition sintered paddle clutch assembly.


Brakes AP racing bias adjustable DTM spec pedal box, Performance friction GT2 brake package with monoblock calipers and fully floating rotors, Full stainless brake line package. Suspension Bilstein Race Suspension package Fuel system: ATL FIA spec 70ltr bag tank in steel safety cell, with integral pumps and swirl pot. Exhaust 1 3/4 header system with balance pipe into high flow 3 1/4 outlet system Safety FIA spec. multi point roll cage with additional driver protection, FIA spec. Cobra race seat with alloy mounts, SPA 4ltr electrically operated fire system, Sabelt 3x3 6 point harness, Battery Isolator switch. Body Adjustable single plane rear wing assembly, V8 Supercars spec front splitter Light weight hood, Rear diffuser. Wheels Enkei Sports race wheels 18 X 9 J. Tyres Pirelli 245 / 265 R 18 Race Slicks. ANATOMY OF A ‘06 CHEROLET SUPERCAR Engine Chevrolet 5.7 Ltr Gen3 V8, Power: 285kW (380 HP) @ 5800 RPM, Torque:510Nm @ 4800 RPM, HSV Air-box and intake tube, HSV high performance engine calibration, Semi-rigid competition engine mounts. Transmission Modified gearbox including competition shift mechanism and selector fork keys. Brakes Front: 6 piston AP/HSV racing caliper, ventilated & grooved rotor with aluminum hat. Rear: 4 piston AP/HSV racing caliper, ventilated & grooved rotor. Suspension Front: McPherson Strut, HSV performance & motor sport front hubs with twin bearings. Rear: semi trailing arm incorporated toe link, HSV performance tuned dampers, Eibach variable rate 90 -110 N/mm springs & heavy duty bearings.


Fuel system ATL FIA spec 70ltr bag tank in steel safety cell, with integral pumps and swirl pot. Exhaust Stainless steel free flow 44 mm headers, twin 2 1/2 inch low restriction exhaust. Safety FIA spec multi point roll cage , FIA spec cobra race seat with alloy mounts, SPA 4ltr electrically operated fire system, Sabelt 3x3 6 point harness, battery master switch. Body Split element rear wing, front splitter. Wheels 18 x 8 P48 HSV. Tyres Pirelli 245 / 265 R 18 Race Slicks ENTRY LIST

Entry No. Driver License Class

1 Fahad Al Musalam BHR SC09 2 Abdulaziz Al Yaeesh KSA SC09 3 Sh. Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa BHR SC09 4 Pablo Redolfi ARG SC09 6 Salah Salahuddin BHR SC09 7 Ahmed Al Harthy OMN SC09 8 Tarek Elgammal AUS SC09

10 Prince. Khalid Al Faisal KSA SC09

11 Bandar Al Silmy KSA SC06 12 Husam Al-Saleh KSA SC06 13 Jaap Vaandrager NDL SC06 14 Guy Holmes GBR SC06 16 Anthony Raymond GBR SC06 17 Christophe Mariot FRA SC06 19 Faisal Raffii BHR SC06 20 Alqassim Hamidaddin KSA SC06


2 0 0 9 G P 2 A S I A CALENDAR

Date Event

18 – 19 October GP China 05 – 06 December Dubai 24 – 25 January Bahrain 13 – 14 February Qatar 04 – 05 April GP Malaysia 25 – 26 April GP Bahrain

STANDING

Pos. Driver Total China Dubai Bahrain Qatar Malaysia

1 Kamui Kobayashi 47 9 13 12 5 8 2 Davide Valsecchi 34 7 8 9 5 5 3 Vitaly Petrov 28 4 4 - 11 9 4 Nico Hulkenberg 27 - - 10 17 - 5 Roldan Rodriguez 27 13 6 3 - 5 6 Sergio Perez 26 - 3 7 15 1 7 Jerome D’Ambrosio 23 2 2 13 4 2 8 Diego Nunes 13 - - - - 13 9 Javier Villa 12 10 - 2 - -

10 Edoardo Mortara 11 - - 6 5 - 11 Earl Bamber 8 8 - - - - 12 Giedo Van Der Garde 7 - 5 2 - - 13 Pastor Maldonado 7 - - - - 7 14 Sakon Yamamoto 7 6 1 - - - 15 James Jakes 6 - - - - 6 16 Chris Van Der Drift 5 5 - - - - 17 Yelmer Buurman 4 - - - - 4 18 Luiz Razia 2 - - - - 2 19 Rodolfo Gonzalez 2 - - 2 - - 20 Hamad Al Fardan 2 - - - - 2 21 Alvaro Parente 1 - - - - 1

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ENTRY LIST

CAR NO. DRIVER NAT. TEAM NAME

01 TBA TBA ART Grand Prix 02 Nelson Philippe FRA ART Grand Prix 03 Luiz Razia BRA Arden International Motorsport 04 Edoardo Mortara ITA Arden International Motorsport 05 Vitaly Petrov RUS Barwa International Campos Team 06 Sergio Perez MEX Barwa International Campos Team 07 Jerome d’Ambrosio BEL Dams 08 Kamui Kobayashi JPN Dams 09 Giedo Van der Garde NZL GFH Team iSport 10 Hamad Al Fardan BHR GFH Team iSport 11 Javier Villa ESP Super Nova Racing 12 James Jakes GBR Super Nova Racing 14 Rodolfo Gonzales VEN Fisichella Motor Sport International 15 Kevin Nai Chia Chen USA Fisichella Motor Sport International 16 Davide Valsecchi ITA Durango 17 Michael Dalle Stelle ITA Durango 18 Marco Bonanomi ITA My Qi-Meritus Mahara 19 Alvaro Parente PRT My Qi-Meritus Mahara 20 Roldan Rodriguez ESP Piquet GP 21 Diego Nunes BRA Piquet GP 22 Michael Herck BEL DPR 23 James Jakes GBR DPR 24 TBA TBA BCN Competicion 25 Fabrizio Crestani ITA BCN Competicion 26 Ricardo Teixeira AGO Trident Racing 27 Davide Rigon ITA Trident Racing

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