Europe F1 GP
2009 Formula 1 Grand Prix of Europe
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European GP info
Valencia Street Circuit
| Race Date | 23 Aug 2009 |
| Laps | 56 |
| Circuit length | 5.473 km
(3.401 mi) |
| Race length | 306.488 km (190.456 mi) |
| Grand Prix held | 0 |
| Spectactor capacity | 90000 |
| Number of corners | 25 (11 left and 14 right) |
| Start line offset | 0 m |
| Downforce setup | high |
| Most wins (drivers) | Michael Schumacher |
| Most wins (constructors) | Ferrari |
Valencia Grand Prix
The European Grand Prix is a separate
Formula One event that was reintroduced during the mid-1980s and has been held regularly since 1999.
European Grand Prix
The first European Grand Prix race was the 1923 Italian Grand Prix, held at Monza and won by Carlo Salamano in a Fiat.
In 2009 it will be held on a circuit around the Spanish port’s streets in the
Valencia Street Circuit. Valencia is fast becoming one of the most talked about Spanish destinations. Over recent years the old industrial port has been transformed into a real cultural must-see and in August 2009 the glamorous city hosts its first Grand Prix on a brand-new harbour-side street circuit. Valencia has signed a seven year deal to host the race around the streets of the America’s cup port. The deal was signed on June 01, 2007 and is for seven years. The deal has been made between Ecclestone and the Valmor Sport group, which is led by former motorcycle rider Jorge Martinez Aspar and Villarreal football club’s president Fernando Roig.
The official track layout was unveiled by Valencia councillor and transport minister, Mario Flores, on 19 July 2007. It will be 5.473 km long and incorporate a total of 25 turns – 11 right-handers and 14 left-handers. It is estimated that the track would have a top speed of around 323 km/h (201 mph) with an estimated lap time of 1min 37s to test the drivers to the maximum.
While enjoying all the benefits of a street circuit, the new track has also been designed to meet the same modern safety specifications that apply to permanent circuits. The track is at least 14 metres wide along its entire length and also features appropriate run-off areas throughout.
Valencia GP Timetable
| Friday 21 August – Practice 1 | 10.00 – 11.30 |
| Friday 21 August – Practice 2 | 14.00 – 15.30 |
| Saturday 22 August – Practice | 11.00 – 12.00 |
| Saturday 22 August – Qualifying | 14.00 |
| Sunday 23 August – Race | 14.00 |
