2009 FIA Formula One World Championship Race Calendar

[AirWolf]

Hi all.

I thought we could kick off the F1 discussions bright and early this year, so here is the calender:

01 2009 FORMULA 1 ING AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX (Melbourne) 27 - 29 Mar
02 2009 FORMULA 1 PETRONAS MALAYSIAN GRAND PRIX (Kuala Lumpur) 03 - 05 Apr
03 2009 FORMULA 1 CHINESE GRAND PRIX (Shanghai) 17 - 19 Apr
04 2009 FORMULA 1 GULF AIR BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX (Sakhir) 24 - 26 Apr
05 2009 FORMULA 1 GRAN PREMIO DE ESPANA TELEFONICA (Catalunya) 08 - 10 May
06 2009 FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX DE MONACO (Monte Carlo) 21 - 24 May
07 2009 FORMULA 1 ING TURKISH GRAND PRIX (Istanbul) 05 - 07 Jun
08 2009 FORMULA 1 SANTANDER BRITISH GRAND PRIX (Silverstone) 19 - 21 Jun
09 2009 FORMULA 1 GROSSER PREIS SANTANDER VON DEUTSCHLAND (Nürburgring) 10 - 12 Jul
10 2009 FORMULA 1 ING MAGYAR NAGYDIJ (Budapest) 24 - 26 Jul
11 2009 FORMULA 1 TELEFONICA GRAND PRIX OF EUROPE (Valencia) 21 - 23 Aug
12 2009 FORMULA 1 ING BELGIAN GRAND PRIX (Spa-Francorchamps) 28 - 30 Aug
13 2009 FORMULA 1 GRAN PREMIO SANTANDER D'ITALIA (Monza) 11 - 13 Sep
14 2009 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX (Singapore) 25 - 27 Sep
15 2009 FORMULA 1 FUJI TELEVISION JAPANESE GRAND PRIX (Suzuka) 02 - 04 Oct
16 2009 FORMULA 1 GRANDE PREMIO DO BRASIL (Sao Paulo) 16 - 18 Oct
17 2009 FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX (Yas Marina Circuit) 30 Oct - 01 Nov

I'll link up each line with the respective race threads as we go along.

Cheers.


Other related threads:

Superbru Sports Prediction thread for 2009 F1 season.
2009 FORMULA 1 FIA Hearing on Legality of Brawn/Toyota/Williams Diffuser 14 Apr
Schumi Back in F1
Schumi Pulls out
F1 - Luca Badoer...
Flavio Briatore resigns
Kimi and McLaren
F1 medal system - what would be the outcome?
Fisi having same trouble as Badoer
Alonso dedicates his podium to Flav
Todt says SA is not interested in F1
Ferrari set to reveal Alonso move
How J.Button can be F1 Champion in Japan

 

[killadoob]

Nice airwolf.

I read a story which actually annoyed me and that was rubens got a drive for the old honda team and bruno senna missed out. No offense to rubens but i think he should move over and let some new blood in as he is well past it now.

Sounds like Mclaren are not quite ready or have a car that is not up to scratch but i guess we have to wait for race weekend to confirm.

I also hope a few other teams have made progress because in all honesty i am sick of seeing mclaren and ferrari dominate f1.

 

[SirFooK'nG]

oooh weeee .... i can't wait !!

 

[eltherza]

And this first one (AUSTRALIAN on the 29th), race time is 8am I believe?

Must say that the cars look really funny this year with the wide noses.

 

[killadoob]

8 i am not so sure about that normally it is 5 for quali and 6 on race day.

 

[ghalied]

can't wait, but have been told that the f1 is not available on SA channels/Mweb, which channels are they on, if not i'll be in the Cape Town area that weekend, where can i go and watch it, is there a venue close by, cbt/sea point/table view/ bloubergstrand area ?

 

[killadoob]

It will be on SS2 or 1 again i think. Problem you have is Australia is normally 6am in the morning and i doubt many pub owners will open up for a f1 race, if it was tri-nations you can be sure they would be open.

 

[Deenem]

I'm going to Malaysia. Na, Na,Na, Na-na

Seriously, my first GP since a very long time ago when I was watching Jody Schechter and Jame Hunt race around Kyalami.

Can't wait!

 

[killadoob]

I'm going to Malaysia. Na, Na,Na, Na-na

Seriously, my first GP since a very long time ago when I was watching Jody Schechter and Jame Hunt race around Kyalami.

Can't wait!

Bite me

 

[Deenem]

Bite me

Don't worry, I'll post photo's

 

[AirWolf]

I'm going to Malaysia. Na, Na,Na, Na-na

Seriously, my first GP since a very long time ago when I was watching Jody Schechter and Jame Hunt race around Kyalami.

Can't wait!

I'm jealous.

Have a great time.

 

[[OUPA]MrNutz]

Don't like what mr Bernie is going to do.

He wants the driver with most wins to receive the championship regardless if someone else has got more points.

DUH..

They complained for years to reward consistency and now this?

 

[killadoob]

Ya that is a stupid idea, rather go back to the 10 win 6 second i think that was fair and to be honest i think this 10 8 is rubbish because there is no need to try and win.

They had to change it though because of shummi but not it is so close they can go back.

Actually i have changed my mind on this whole thing and i think it is a good idea, no more settling for points.

 

[ghalied]

It will be on SS2 or 1 again i think. Problem you have is Australia is normally 6am in the morning and i doubt many pub owners will open up for a f1 race, if it was tri-nations you can be sure they would be open.

thanks, i'll get the wife to record it for me, or might have to watch it online

 

[killadoob]

Current Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton has slammed the recently-implemented rule changes (SN reported) which, had they been in place last year, would have seen him come in second behind Felipe Massa.

Hamilton said "It's hard to believe these recent decisions will improve things for the trackside spectators and TV viewers, who should always be our priority." His statements were made through Honda before a teams association protest against the FIA.

I dunno but i think this will spice things up if ferrari are not dominant because to many drivers settle for 2nd and could push for a victory but do not want to risk losing points.

 

[Juggy]

Coverage starts at 07:30 and the race begins at 08:00.

SuperSport 5

It will be on SS2 or 1 again i think. Problem you have is Australia is normally 6am in the morning and i doubt many pub owners will open up for a f1 race, if it was tri-nations you can be sure they would be open.

 

[killadoob]

Still early for a pub to open for f1 juggy.

Must have been quali i was thinking of as it used to be an hour earlier.

 

[Picard]

I were once enthusiastic about F1 but these couple of years, I've just been feeling indifferent about it. And it's got nothing to do with the actual happenings in the sport. It's just ... meh.

 

[Juggy]

Still early for a pub to open for f1 juggy.

Must have been quali i was thinking of as it used to be an hour earlier.

I suppose the only answer is to still be in the pub from the previous night

I'm too old for that shyte.

 

[Stokstert]

The new rule of most race wins takes it all may be off for 2009.

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