2009 Superleague Formula season
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The 2009 Superleague Formula season was the second Superleague Formula
championship. The series has been rebranded "Superleague Formula by Sonangol
" for this season and also 2010
with the Angola
n oil company becoming the title sponsor. It began on June 28 at Magny-Cours
and finished on November 8 at Jarama
.
The field remained at 18 clubs for the 2009 season but Beijing Guoan
did not return to try to retain the title which they won with Davide Rigon
in 2008
, however Rigon did return in the car of Olympiacos CFP
despite GP2
commitments. In Estoril
, María de Villota
became the first woman to race in the series and Sébastien Bourdais
became the most successful racing driver to enter the series having been dropped by Scuderia Toro Rosso
just weeks earlier. Bourdais described Superleague as "the best alternative to F1".
Liverpool F.C.
, run under Hitech Junior Team
with driver Adrián Vallés
, were crowned series champions for the first time at the last event of the season.
Entering/Re-Entering Superleague Formula
Leaving Superleague Formula
Superleague Formula
Superleague Formula is an open wheel single seater motor racing formula, which started in 2008, at Donington Park in the United Kingdom. The league introduced team sponsorship by association football clubs. It goes by the saying 'The Beautiful Race: Football at 300 km/h'. By 2011 the link with...
championship. The series has been rebranded "Superleague Formula by Sonangol
Sonangol Group
Group Sonangol is a parastatal that oversees petroleum and natural gas production in Angola. Sonangol actually had become a fundraising machine of government. The group consists of Sonangol EP and its many subsidiaries...
" for this season and also 2010
2010 Superleague Formula season
The 2010 Superleague Formula season was the third Superleague Formula championship. The series was rebranded "Superleague Formula by Sonangol", due to a two-year deal that began in the previous season...
with the Angola
Angola
Angola, officially the Republic of Angola , is a country in south-central Africa bordered by Namibia on the south, the Democratic Republic of the Congo on the north, and Zambia on the east; its west coast is on the Atlantic Ocean with Luanda as its capital city...
n oil company becoming the title sponsor. It began on June 28 at Magny-Cours
Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours
Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours is a motor racing circuit located in central France, near the towns of Magny-Cours and Nevers, some 250 km from Paris...
and finished on November 8 at Jarama
Circuito Permanente Del Jarama
The Circuito del Jarama , formerly known as Circuito Permanente del Jarama is a race course in Madrid, Spain which has hosted nine Formula One Spanish Grand Prix....
.
The field remained at 18 clubs for the 2009 season but Beijing Guoan
Beijing Guoan (Superleague Formula team)
Beijing Guoan Superleague Formula team is the racing team of Beijing Guoan, a football team that competes in China in the Chinese Super League. The Beijing Guoan racing team competes in the Superleague Formula. They are operated by Alan Docking Racing...
did not return to try to retain the title which they won with Davide Rigon
Davide Rigon
Davide Rigon is an Italian racing driver.-Career:Starting out in Formula BMW ADAC in 2003, he progressed to the Italian Formula Renault Championship and Italian Formula Three...
in 2008
2008 Superleague Formula season
The 2008 Superleague Formula season was the inaugural Superleague Formula championship. The season started very late in 2008 with the first round being on August 31 at Donington Park. There were six rounds in total with the successful season finale at Circuito Permanente de Jerez on 23 November...
, however Rigon did return in the car of Olympiacos CFP
Olympiacos CFP (Superleague Formula team)
Olympiacos CFP Superleague Formula team is the racing team of Olympiacos CFP, a football team that competes in Greece in the Super League Greece. The Olympiacos CFP racing team competes in the Superleague Formula...
despite GP2
2009 GP2 Series season
The 2009 GP2 Series season was the fifth GP2 Series season. The season consisted of twenty races at ten rounds, beginning on May 9 at the Circuit de Catalunya and finishing on September 20 at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve. The Algarve circuit hosted its first GP2 weekend, and was the only...
commitments. In Estoril
Autódromo do Estoril
The Autódromo do Estoril is a race course in Portugal, owned by state-run holding management company Parpública. Its length is . It was the home of the Formula One Portuguese Grand Prix from 1984 to 1996....
, María de Villota
María de Villota
María de Villota Comba is a Spanish race car driver. She is the daughter of former Formula One driver Emilio de Villota, and sister of Emilio de Villota, Jr., who like his sister competed in Formula Palmer Audi.-Career:...
became the first woman to race in the series and Sébastien Bourdais
Sébastien Bourdais
Sébastien Olivier Bourdais is a French race car driver. He is one of the most successful drivers in the history of the Champ Car World Series, having won four successive championships from 2004 to 2007....
became the most successful racing driver to enter the series having been dropped by Scuderia Toro Rosso
Scuderia Toro Rosso
Scuderia Toro Rosso , also known simply as Toro Rosso or by its abbreviation STR, is an Italian Formula One racing team...
just weeks earlier. Bourdais described Superleague as "the best alternative to F1".
Liverpool F.C.
Liverpool F.C. (Superleague Formula team)
Liverpool F.C. Superleague Formula team is the racing team of Liverpool F.C., a football team that competes in England in the Premier League. The Liverpool F.C...
, run under Hitech Junior Team
Atech Grand Prix
Atech Grand Prix is a British motor racing team.It was formed in 2007 as Hitech Junior Team by David Hayle, who had sold his successful British Formula Three team Hitech Racing to Austrian businessman Walter Grubmuller, Sr....
with driver Adrián Vallés
Adrian Valles
Adrián Vallés is a Spanish race car driver.-Career:After a strong karting career, he drove in Spanish Formula Three, before moving to the World Series by Nissan in 2004. The series was renamed World Series by Renault in 2005 while he continued in the series, finishing 2nd in the standings with two...
, were crowned series champions for the first time at the last event of the season.
Teams and drivers
- All teams competed on MichelinMichelinMichelin is a tyre manufacturer based in Clermont-Ferrand in the Auvergne région of France. It is one of the two largest tyre manufacturers in the world along with Bridgestone. In addition to the Michelin brand, it also owns the BFGoodrich, Kleber, Riken, Kormoran and Uniroyal tyre brands...
tyres.
| Entrant | Race team | No. | Race driver(s) | Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sporting CPSporting Clube de Portugal (Superleague Formula team) Sporting Clube de Portugal Superleague Formula team is the racing team of Sporting Clube de Portugal, a football team that competes in Portugal in the Portuguese Liga. The Sporting Clube de Portugal racing team competes in the Superleague Formula... |
 ZakspeedZakspeed Zakspeed is a motor racing team from Germany, founded in 1968 by Erich Zakowski and nowadays run by his son Peter Zakowski. Their home town of Niederzissen is located not far away from the Nürburgring race track.-1973 to 1981: Saloon and sports car racing:... |
2 | Pedro Petiz Pedro Petiz Pedro Petiz is a Portuguese racing driver.He was the 2007 champion of the Renault Eurocup.Since 2009 he has raced in the Superleague Formula and has raced for Sporting CP in the 2009 season.-Superleague Formula:... |
All |
 R.S.C. AnderlechtR.S.C. Anderlecht (Superleague Formula team) R.S.C. Anderlecht Superleague Formula team is the racing team of R.S.C. Anderlecht, a football team that competes in Belgium in the Belgian First Division. The R.S.C. Anderlecht racing team competes in the Superleague Formula... |
8 |  Yelmer BuurmanYelmer Buurman Yelmer Evert Frans Buurman is a Dutch racing driver.-Formula König:Buurman drove in the German-based Formula König championship in 2002, finishing twentieth in the season standings.-Formula Renault:... |
All | |
 A.C. MilanA.C. Milan (Superleague Formula team) A.C. Milan Superleague Formula team is the racing team of A.C. Milan, a football team that competes in Italy in the Serie A. The A.C. Milan racing team competes in the Superleague Formula.-2008 season:... |
Azerti Motorsport Azerti Motorsport Azerti Motorsport is a Belgian motorsport team founded by former racer Wim Coekelbergs.-History:Racing for Belgium started racing in Belgian Clio Cup in 2003, but graduated to the Eurocup Mégane Trophy in 2005, taking the driver and teams titles with Jan Heylen... |
3 | Giorgio Pantano Giorgio Pantano Giorgio Pantano is an Italian racing driver who drove for the Jordan Formula One team for much of the 2004 season before being replaced by Timo Glock... |
All |
| PSV Eindhoven PSV Eindhoven (Superleague Formula team) PSV Eindhoven Superleague Formula team is the racing team of PSV Eindhoven, a football team that competes in the Netherlands in the Eredivisie. The PSV Eindhoven racing team competes in the Superleague Formula. It has been operated by Azerti Motorsport for all seasons.-2008 season:In the 2008... |
5 | Dominick Muermans Dominick Muermans Dominick Muermans is a Dutch racing driver.Dominick raced full time in the Atlantic Championship in the 2008 season.... |
1–3 | |
| Carlo van Dam Carlo van Dam -Formula Renault:A veteran of karting, and a former member of the Renault Driver Development programme, van Dam stepped up into single-seaters in 2004, competing mainly in the Dutch Formula Renault series. In his debut season, he achieved three pole positions and three fastest laps, on his way to... |
4–6 | |||
 CR FlamengoClube de Regatas do Flamengo (Superleague Formula team) Clube de Regatas do Flamengo Superleague Formula team is the racing team of Clube de Regatas do Flamengo, a football team that competes in Brazil in the Série A. The Flamengo racing team competes in the Superleague Formula. It was operated by Team Astromega during the first season.-2008 season:In... |
7 | Enrique Bernoldi Enrique Bernoldi Enrique Antônio Langue e Silvério de Bernoldi is a Brazilian racing driver who raced for the Arrows Formula One team... |
4, 6 | |
 Jonathan KennardJonathan Kennard Jonathan Kennard is an English racing driver. He has won 2 series titles, Formula Palmer Audi in 2004 and the FPA Winter Trophy the previous year in 2003. He has also completed several tests for the WilliamsF1 team.He is race winner in both the National class and Championship class of British... |
5 | |||
| A.S. Roma A.S. Roma (Superleague Formula team) A.S. Roma Superleague Formula team is the racing team of A.S. Roma, a football team that competes in Italy in the Serie A. The A.S. Roma racing team competes in the Superleague Formula.-2008 season:... |
22 | 1–3 | ||
 Galatasaray S.K.Galatasaray S.K. (Superleague Formula team) Galatasaray S.K. Superleague Formula team is the Superleague Formula racing team of Galatasaray SK, a multisports club, famous for its football section that competes in Turkey in the Süper Lig. The team competes in the Superleague Formula... |
Ultimate Motorsport Reid Motorsport Reid Motorsport Reid Motorsport is a British racing team operated by Anthony Reid, the former team truckie of Ultimate Motorsport. The team was founded in 2009 and it only ever competed in the now defunct Superleague Formula race series. It was created when Ultimate left the Superleague Formula series, with Reid... |
4 | Duncan Tappy Duncan Tappy Duncan Tappy is a professional racing driver from the United Kingdom.-Career:Tappy began his racing career in 2003 in the Zip Formula Great Britain series.... |
1–2 |
| Scott Mansell Scott Mansell Scott Mansell is an English racing driver.An alumnus of Bishop Vesey's Grammar School in Sutton Coldfield, Mansell was the 2004 EuroBOSS champion. He has not competed a full series championship since. Scott was a 2004 McLaren Autosport BRDC Award nominee, losing out to eventual winner Paul di Resta... |
3 | |||
 Ho-Pin TungHo-Pin Tung Ho-Pin Tung is a Chinese-Dutch auto-racing driver who races with a Chinese license.-Career:Tung started kart racing in the Netherlands in 1997 before graduating to single-seaters. He won the 2003 Formula BMW Asia series and was rewarded with a test drive with the Williams F1 team.In 2004 he joined... |
4–6 | |||
 Al Ain |
6 |  Miguel MolinaMiguel Molina Miguel Molina González is a professional racing driver from Spain. He is a member of the Circuit de Catalunya Young Drivers Programme.-Karting:... |
1 | |
 Esteban GuerrieriEsteban Guerrieri Esteban Guerrieri is an Argentine racing driver.-Career:After graduating from karts, Guerrieri competed in various Formula Renault 2000 championships from 2001 to 2003... |
2 | |||
| Sevilla FC Sevilla FC (Superleague Formula team) Sevilla FC Superleague Formula team is the racing team of Sevilla FC, a football team that competes in Spain in the La Liga. The Sevilla FC racing team competed in the Superleague Formula. They were operated by GTA Motor Competición.-2008 season:... |
18 | 3 | ||
 Sébastien BourdaisSébastien Bourdais Sébastien Olivier Bourdais is a French race car driver. He is one of the most successful drivers in the history of the Champ Car World Series, having won four successive championships from 2004 to 2007.... |
4–6 | |||
| CR Flamengo Clube de Regatas do Flamengo (Superleague Formula team) Clube de Regatas do Flamengo Superleague Formula team is the racing team of Clube de Regatas do Flamengo, a football team that competes in Brazil in the Série A. The Flamengo racing team competes in the Superleague Formula. It was operated by Team Astromega during the first season.-2008 season:In... |
Delta Motorsport Delta Motorsport Delta Motorsport is an engineering consultancy. They are based near the Silverstone Circuit.They are most well known for designing and building the cars that competed in the Grand Prix Masters series.... /ADR Alan Docking Racing Alan Docking Racing is motor racing team based in Silverstone, United Kingdom. The team was formed in 1975 by Australian Alan Docking.... |
7 | Enrique Bernoldi Enrique Bernoldi Enrique Antônio Langue e Silvério de Bernoldi is a Brazilian racing driver who raced for the Arrows Formula One team... |
1–3 |
 Olympiacos CFPOlympiacos CFP (Superleague Formula team) Olympiacos CFP Superleague Formula team is the racing team of Olympiacos CFP, a football team that competes in Greece in the Super League Greece. The Olympiacos CFP racing team competes in the Superleague Formula... |
GU-Racing International GU-Racing International GU-Racing International is a German racing team owned by Günther Unterreitmeier. The team was founded in 2003.-History:The team has competed in several series, including Superleague Formula running the Olympiacos CFP and the FC Basel 1893 teams. They also run A1 Team Germany in A1 Grand Prix... |
9 | Davide Rigon Davide Rigon Davide Rigon is an Italian racing driver.-Career:Starting out in Formula BMW ADAC in 2003, he progressed to the Italian Formula Renault Championship and Italian Formula Three... |
1–3 |
| Esteban Guerrieri Esteban Guerrieri Esteban Guerrieri is an Argentine racing driver.-Career:After graduating from karts, Guerrieri competed in various Formula Renault 2000 championships from 2001 to 2003... |
4–6 | |||
 FC Basel 1893 |
10 | Max Wissel |
All | |
| SC Corinthians Sport Club Corinthians Paulista (Superleague Formula team) Sport Club Corinthians Paulista Superleague Formula team is the racing team of Sport Club Corinthians Paulista, a football team that competes in Brazil in the Série A. The Corinthians racing team competes in the Superleague Formula... |
Alan Docking Racing Alan Docking Racing Alan Docking Racing is motor racing team based in Silverstone, United Kingdom. The team was formed in 1975 by Australian Alan Docking.... |
14 | Antônio Pizzonia Antônio Pizzonia Antônio Reginaldo Pizzonia Júnior is a Brazilian racing driver who has raced in Formula One and the Champ Car World Series.He is nicknamed "Jungle Boy", a reference to his native Amazonas... |
All |
| Atlético Madrid |
15 | Ho-Pin Tung Ho-Pin Tung Ho-Pin Tung is a Chinese-Dutch auto-racing driver who races with a Chinese license.-Career:Tung started kart racing in the Netherlands in 1997 before graduating to single-seaters. He won the 2003 Formula BMW Asia series and was rewarded with a test drive with the Williams F1 team.In 2004 he joined... |
1–3 | |
| María de Villota María de Villota María de Villota Comba is a Spanish race car driver. She is the daughter of former Formula One driver Emilio de Villota, and sister of Emilio de Villota, Jr., who like his sister competed in Formula Palmer Audi.-Career:... |
4–6 | |||
 Rangers F.C.Rangers F.C. (Superleague Formula team) Rangers F.C. Superleague Formula team is the racing team of Rangers F.C., a football team that competes in Scotland in the Scottish Premier League. The Rangers racing team competes in the Superleague Formula. It has been operated by Alan Docking Racing for all seasons, although Team West-Tec... |
17 |  John MartinJohn Martin (racing driver) John Martin is an Australian championship winning open-wheel motor racing driver. Martin has been racing in European based open-wheel series since 2006. In that time Martin has had a wide experience of open-wheel racing having driven in various national and international series driving Formula... |
All | |
 Tottenham Hotspur |
19 | Craig Dolby Craig Dolby Craig Dolby is an English racing driver. He has raced in Formula Renault series around the world for most of his career, winning the Formula Renault 1.6 Belgium championship in 2006.... |
All | |
| A.S. Roma A.S. Roma (Superleague Formula team) A.S. Roma Superleague Formula team is the racing team of A.S. Roma, a football team that competes in Italy in the Serie A. The A.S. Roma racing team competes in the Superleague Formula.-2008 season:... |
22 | Franck Perera Franck Perera Franck Perera is a race car driver who has competed in a number of international open wheel racing championships.-Career:... |
4 | |
| Julien Jousse Julien Jousse Julien Jousse is a professional racing driver from France.-Formula Ford:After spending time in karting between 1997 and 2001, Jousse began has circuit racing career in 2002 in the Formula Ford Kent series. In the three races he contested he took three podium finishes, including one race win... |
5–6 | |||
| F.C. Porto F.C. Porto (Superleague Formula team) F.C. Porto Superleague Formula team is the racing team of F.C. Porto, a football team that competes in Portugal in the Portuguese Liga. F.C. Porto racing team competes in the Superleague Formula. They were operated by Alan Docking Racing in the 2008 season but Hitech Junior Team are now running... |
Hitech Junior Team Atech Grand Prix Atech Grand Prix is a British motor racing team.It was formed in 2007 as Hitech Junior Team by David Hayle, who had sold his successful British Formula Three team Hitech Racing to Austrian businessman Walter Grubmuller, Sr.... |
16 | Tristan Gommendy Tristan Gommendy Tristan Gommendy is a race car driver. He won the prestigious Macau Grand Prix in 2002. In 2006 Gommendy drove briefly in the GP2 Series for the iSport International team.... |
1–3, 5–6 |
| Álvaro Parente Álvaro Parente Álvaro Parente is a Portuguese racecar driver. Parente's father was also a race driver.-Early career:After winning the Karting European Junior Championship in 1998, Parente made his debut in auto racing in 2001 at the age of 16, driving in the Spanish F3 Championship... |
4 | |||
| Liverpool F.C. Liverpool F.C. (Superleague Formula team) Liverpool F.C. Superleague Formula team is the racing team of Liverpool F.C., a football team that competes in England in the Premier League. The Liverpool F.C... |
21 | Adrián Vallés Adrian Valles Adrián Vallés is a Spanish race car driver.-Career:After a strong karting career, he drove in Spanish Formula Three, before moving to the World Series by Nissan in 2004. The series was renamed World Series by Renault in 2005 while he continued in the series, finishing 2nd in the standings with two... |
All | |
 FC MidtjyllandFC Midtjylland (Superleague Formula team) FC Midtjylland Superleague Formula team is the racing team of FC Midtjylland, a football team that competes in Denmark in the Danish Superliga... |
24 | Kasper Andersen Kasper Andersen Kasper Mengers Andersen is a Danish race car driver. He was the 2004 Nordic Formula Renault champion, also competing in German Formula Renault in the same year. His 2003 debut was in Formula Renault 2000 Eurocup, where he drove two races. In 2007 Kasper won 2 races in Formula Masters and took two... |
All | |
| Olympique Lyonnais Olympique Lyonnais (Superleague Formula team) Olympique Lyonnais Superleague Formula team is the racing team of Olympique Lyonnais, a football team that competes in France in the Ligue 1. The Olympique Lyonnais racing team competes in the Superleague Formula. It will make its debut in the 2009 season and be operated by Barazi-Epsilon.-2009... |
Barazi-Epsilon Barazi-Epsilon Barazi-Epsilon is a racing team owned by engineer Michel Lecomte and entrepreneur turned amateur racer Juan Barazi. The teams base is located in Le Mans... |
69 | Nelson Panciatici Nelson Panciatici Nelson Panciatici is a French racing driver.-Karting:Panciatici's karting career began in 1998 and continued until 2004. His best championship position was 2nd place in 2004 in the French Championship Elite.... |
All |
- Giorgio Pantano had signed an official deal with Al Ain before they announced they would not be able to compete in this season. A week later however, they changed their decision and entered the championship with drivers Miguel Molina and Esteban Guerrieri. However, Al Ain were replaced by Sevilla FC from round 3 at Donington ParkDonington ParkDonington Park is a motorsport circuit near Castle Donington in Leicestershire, England.Originally part of the Donington Hall estate, it was created as a racing circuit during the pre-war period when the German Silver Arrows were battling for the European Championship...
. - Beijing GuoanBeijing Guoan (Superleague Formula team)Beijing Guoan Superleague Formula team is the racing team of Beijing Guoan, a football team that competes in China in the Chinese Super League. The Beijing Guoan racing team competes in the Superleague Formula. They are operated by Alan Docking Racing...
and Borussia DortmundBorussia Dortmund (Superleague Formula team)Borussia Dortmund Superleague Formula team was the racing team of Borussia Dortmund, a football team that competes in Germany in the Fußball-Bundesliga. The Borussia Dortmund racing team competed in the Superleague Formula. They were operated by former Formula One team Zakspeed...
did not compete this year. - FC Midtjylland, Olympique Lyonnais and Sporting CP made their debut in 2009.
- CR Flamengo and A.S. Roma swapped race teams prior to round 4 of the series, with Flamengo switching from ADR to Azerti and Roma going the other way.
- Reid Motorsport took over the cars of Galatasaray S.K. and Sevilla FC from Ultimate Motorsport prior to round 5 at the Autodromo Nazionale MonzaAutodromo Nazionale MonzaThe Autodromo Nazionale Monza is a race track located near the town of Monza, north of Milan, in Italy. The circuit's biggest event is the Formula One Italian Grand Prix, which has been hosted there since the sport's inception....
.
Test/reserve drivers
| Driver | Driver |
|---|---|
 Marko AsmerMarko Asmer Marko Asmer is an Estonian racing driver, whose career in single seater junior formula is notable for his British Formula Three Championship title in 2007. Asmer is also the first Estonian to test a Formula One car, having tested for the Williams BMW team in 2003 after just half a season of car... |
Greg Mansell Greg Mansell Greg Mansell is a British racing driver and road cyclist, currently racing in cycling's Halfords Tour Series, having previously competed in motorsports Formula Renault 3.5 Series... |
 Carlos Gaitán |
Paul Meijer Paul Meijer Paul Ronald Johan Meijer is a Dutch racing driver. He is a former Benelux Formula Renault champion.-Career:As many formula drivers, Paul started his career in karting at the age of 10.... |
| Bruce Jouanny Bruce Jouanny Bruce Jouanny is a French racing driver.He started his career in his homeland of France, before moving on to international series. In 2000, he won his only career title to date - the Formula Palmer Audi Junior series. He progressed onwards to Formula Three series around the world, including the... |
Nelson Philippe Nelson Philippe -Early career:Philippe raced go-karts from 1998-2002. In 2003, he raced in the Barber Dodge Pro Series, finishing the season with one podium, and four top five finishes.... |
| Stamatis Katsimis Stamatis Katsimis Stamatis Katsimis is a Greek racing driver. He has raced in junior motorsport category for most of his racing career, before driving in the 2008 Superleague Formula season for Olympiacos CFP in the final rounds.... |
 Jacques VilleneuveJacques Villeneuve Jacques Joseph Charles Villeneuve, , is a Canadian musician and automobile racing driver. He is the son of the late Formula One driver Gilles Villeneuve, and is the namesake of his uncle... |
Driver changes
Changed teams- Yelmer BuurmanYelmer BuurmanYelmer Evert Frans Buurman is a Dutch racing driver.-Formula König:Buurman drove in the German-based Formula König championship in 2002, finishing twentieth in the season standings.-Formula Renault:...
: PSV EindhovenPSV Eindhoven (Superleague Formula team)PSV Eindhoven Superleague Formula team is the racing team of PSV Eindhoven, a football team that competes in the Netherlands in the Eredivisie. The PSV Eindhoven racing team competes in the Superleague Formula. It has been operated by Azerti Motorsport for all seasons.-2008 season:In the 2008...
→ R.S.C. AnderlechtR.S.C. Anderlecht (Superleague Formula team)R.S.C. Anderlecht Superleague Formula team is the racing team of R.S.C. Anderlecht, a football team that competes in Belgium in the Belgian First Division. The R.S.C. Anderlecht racing team competes in the Superleague Formula... - Craig DolbyCraig DolbyCraig Dolby is an English racing driver. He has raced in Formula Renault series around the world for most of his career, winning the Formula Renault 1.6 Belgium championship in 2006....
: R.S.C. Anderlecht → Tottenham Hotspur - Davide RigonDavide RigonDavide Rigon is an Italian racing driver.-Career:Starting out in Formula BMW ADAC in 2003, he progressed to the Italian Formula Renault Championship and Italian Formula Three...
: Beijing GuoanBeijing Guoan (Superleague Formula team)Beijing Guoan Superleague Formula team is the racing team of Beijing Guoan, a football team that competes in China in the Chinese Super League. The Beijing Guoan racing team competes in the Superleague Formula. They are operated by Alan Docking Racing...
→ Olympiacos CFPOlympiacos CFP (Superleague Formula team)Olympiacos CFP Superleague Formula team is the racing team of Olympiacos CFP, a football team that competes in Greece in the Super League Greece. The Olympiacos CFP racing team competes in the Superleague Formula... - Duncan TappyDuncan TappyDuncan Tappy is a professional racing driver from the United Kingdom.-Career:Tappy began his racing career in 2003 in the Zip Formula Great Britain series....
: Tottenham Hotspur → Galatasaray S.K.Galatasaray S.K. (Superleague Formula team)Galatasaray S.K. Superleague Formula team is the Superleague Formula racing team of Galatasaray SK, a multisports club, famous for its football section that competes in Turkey in the Süper Lig. The team competes in the Superleague Formula...
Entering/Re-Entering Superleague Formula
- Enrique BernoldiEnrique BernoldiEnrique Antônio Langue e Silvério de Bernoldi is a Brazilian racing driver who raced for the Arrows Formula One team...
: IndyCar SeriesIndyCar SeriesThe IZOD IndyCar Series is the premier level of American open wheel racing. The current championship, founded by Indianapolis Motor Speedway owner Tony George, began in 1996 as a competitor to CART known as the Indy Racing League . Citing CART's increasing reliance on expensive machinery and...
(Conquest Racing) → CR FlamengoClube de Regatas do Flamengo (Superleague Formula team)Clube de Regatas do Flamengo Superleague Formula team is the racing team of Clube de Regatas do Flamengo, a football team that competes in Brazil in the Série A. The Flamengo racing team competes in the Superleague Formula. It was operated by Team Astromega during the first season.-2008 season:In... - Jonathan KennardJonathan KennardJonathan Kennard is an English racing driver. He has won 2 series titles, Formula Palmer Audi in 2004 and the FPA Winter Trophy the previous year in 2003. He has also completed several tests for the WilliamsF1 team.He is race winner in both the National class and Championship class of British...
: Sabbatical → A.S. RomaA.S. Roma (Superleague Formula team)A.S. Roma Superleague Formula team is the racing team of A.S. Roma, a football team that competes in Italy in the Serie A. The A.S. Roma racing team competes in the Superleague Formula.-2008 season:... - John MartinJohn Martin (racing driver)John Martin is an Australian championship winning open-wheel motor racing driver. Martin has been racing in European based open-wheel series since 2006. In that time Martin has had a wide experience of open-wheel racing having driven in various national and international series driving Formula...
: British Formula Three ChampionshipBritish Formula Three ChampionshipThe British Formula Three Championship is an international motor racing series that takes place primarily in the United Kingdom with a small number of events in mainland Europe. It is a junior-level feeder formula that uses small single seater Formula Three chassis. Its current official title is...
(Räikkönen Robertson Racing) → Rangers F.C.Rangers F.C. (Superleague Formula team)Rangers F.C. Superleague Formula team is the racing team of Rangers F.C., a football team that competes in Scotland in the Scottish Premier League. The Rangers racing team competes in the Superleague Formula. It has been operated by Alan Docking Racing for all seasons, although Team West-Tec... - Miguel MolinaMiguel MolinaMiguel Molina González is a professional racing driver from Spain. He is a member of the Circuit de Catalunya Young Drivers Programme.-Karting:...
: World Series by RenaultWorld Series by RenaultThe World Series by Renault, formerly the World Series by Nissan from 1998 to 2004, is a motor racing series. The series consists of the flagship Formula Renault 3.5 Series , the Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 and the Eurocup Mégane Trophy...
(Prema PowerteamPrema PowerteamPrema Powerteam is a motorsports team from Italy. It currently operates in the World Series by Renault, but has also taken part in Formula Three Euroseries and Italian Formula 3. The team was founded in 1984. Also this team was a part of Toyota Driver Programme.-Formula Three Euroseries:-World...
) → Al Ain - Nelson PanciaticiNelson PanciaticiNelson Panciatici is a French racing driver.-Karting:Panciatici's karting career began in 1998 and continued until 2004. His best championship position was 2nd place in 2004 in the French Championship Elite....
: Spanish Formula Three Championship (Hache International) → Olympique LyonnaisOlympique Lyonnais (Superleague Formula team)Olympique Lyonnais Superleague Formula team is the racing team of Olympique Lyonnais, a football team that competes in France in the Ligue 1. The Olympique Lyonnais racing team competes in the Superleague Formula. It will make its debut in the 2009 season and be operated by Barazi-Epsilon.-2009... - Giorgio PantanoGiorgio PantanoGiorgio Pantano is an Italian racing driver who drove for the Jordan Formula One team for much of the 2004 season before being replaced by Timo Glock...
: GP2 SeriesGP2 SeriesThe GP2 Series, GP2 for short, is a form of open wheel motor racing introduced in 2005 following the discontinuation of the long-term Formula One feeder series, Formula 3000. The format was conceived by Bernie Ecclestone and Flavio Briatore, while Ecclestone also has the rights to the name GP1...
(Racing EngineeringRacing EngineeringRacing Engineering is a Spanish racing team founded in 1999 by Alfonso de Orléans-Borbón. The team's headquarters are located in Sanlúcar de Barrameda, near Jerez, in a state-of-the-art factory, where all car preparation and race team organization is based....
) → A.C. MilanA.C. Milan (Superleague Formula team)A.C. Milan Superleague Formula team is the racing team of A.C. Milan, a football team that competes in Italy in the Serie A. The A.C. Milan racing team competes in the Superleague Formula.-2008 season:... - Pedro PetizPedro PetizPedro Petiz is a Portuguese racing driver.He was the 2007 champion of the Renault Eurocup.Since 2009 he has raced in the Superleague Formula and has raced for Sporting CP in the 2009 season.-Superleague Formula:...
: Porsche SupercupPorsche SupercupThe Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup is the international motor racing series supporting the FIA Formula One World Championship organized by Porsche AG....
(Racing Team Jetstream) → Sporting CPSporting Clube de Portugal (Superleague Formula team)Sporting Clube de Portugal Superleague Formula team is the racing team of Sporting Clube de Portugal, a football team that competes in Portugal in the Portuguese Liga. The Sporting Clube de Portugal racing team competes in the Superleague Formula... - Ho-Pin TungHo-Pin TungHo-Pin Tung is a Chinese-Dutch auto-racing driver who races with a Chinese license.-Career:Tung started kart racing in the Netherlands in 1997 before graduating to single-seaters. He won the 2003 Formula BMW Asia series and was rewarded with a test drive with the Williams F1 team.In 2004 he joined...
: GP2 Series (Trident RacingTrident RacingTrident Racing is a motor racing team that competes in single seater formula racing. It was founded in 2006 in order to compete in the GP2 championship, which is Europe's highest-ranking single-seater formula below Formula One. GP2 functions as an official support championship to Formula One and...
) → Atlético Madrid
Leaving Superleague Formula
- Bertrand BaguetteBertrand BaguetteBertrand Baguette is a Belgian racing driver from Thimister-Clermont. Since 2000, he has competed in various motorsport formulae.-Karting:...
: Al Ain → World Series by Renault (Draco RacingDraco RacingDraco Racing is a motorsports team from Italy. It currently operates in the World Series by Renault, but has also taken part in Formula Opel Lotus, International Formula 3000 and Euro Formula 3000.-Formula Opel Lotus Euroseries:...
) - Ryan DalzielRyan DalzielRyan Dalziel , is a Scottish race car driver. He spent three years in the Toyota Atlantic championship, finishing runner-up twice, before moving to the American Le Mans series in 2005. He also contested one Champ Car race for Dale Coyne Racing at Toronto, finishing 9th. In 2006, he drove a...
: Rangers F.C. → Rolex Sports Car SeriesRolex Sports Car SeriesThe Rolex Sports Car Series is the premier series run by the Grand American Road Racing Association. It is a North American-based sports car series that was founded in 2000 under the name Grand American Road Racing Championship to replace the failed United States Road Racing Championship...
(Alegra Motorsports) - Robert DoornbosRobert DoornbosRobert Michael Doornbos is a Dutch racing driver. He has been test and third driver for the Jordan and Red Bull Racing Formula One teams, as well as driving for Minardi and Red Bull Racing in 2005 and 2006. Doornbos then drove for Minardi Team USA in the 2007 and final season of the Champ Car...
: A.C. Milan → IndyCar Series (Newman/Haas/Lanigan RacingNewman/Haas/Lanigan RacingNewman/Haas Racing was a motor racing team competing in the IndyCar Series. The team operations were based in Lincolnshire, Illinois. Newman/Haas Racing was formed when actor Paul Newman and long-time racer Carl Haas, competitors in the Can-Am championship, each began looking to Champ Car racing...
) - Borja GarcíaBorja GarciaBorja García is a Spanish race car driver. He was the 2004 Spanish Formula Three champion, and raced in the inaugural GP2 Series season.-Career:...
: Sevilla FCSevilla FC (Superleague Formula team)Sevilla FC Superleague Formula team is the racing team of Sevilla FC, a football team that competes in Spain in the La Liga. The Sevilla FC racing team competed in the Superleague Formula. They were operated by GTA Motor Competición.-2008 season:...
→ Atlantic Championship (Condor Motorsports) - Stamatis KatsimisStamatis KatsimisStamatis Katsimis is a Greek racing driver. He has raced in junior motorsport category for most of his racing career, before driving in the 2008 Superleague Formula season for Olympiacos CFP in the final rounds....
: Olympiacos CFP → Greek Rally Championship (Mitsubishi LancerMitsubishi LancerThe Mitsubishi Lancer is a family car built by Mitsubishi Motors. It has been known as the Colt Lancer, Dodge/Plymouth Colt, Chrysler Valiant Lancer, Chrysler Lancer, Eagle Summit, Hindustan Lancer, Soueast Lioncel, Mitsubishi Carisma, and Mitsubishi Mirage in various countries at different times,...
) - Alessandro Pier GuidiAlessandro Pier GuidiAlessandro Pier Guidi is a racing driver from Italy. He drove two races for the Italian A1 Team.Pier Guidi drove a Ferrari 430 GT in the Spanish GT Championship and Italian GT Championship in 2005 and 2006, for the Scuderia Playteam...
: Galatasaray S.K. → FIA GT ChampionshipFIA GT ChampionshipThe FIA GT Championship was a sports car racing series organized by the Stéphane Ratel Organisation at the behest of the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile . The championship was mostly concentrated in Europe, but throughout the years has visited other continents including Asia and South...
(Vitaphone RacingVitaphone RacingVitaphone Racing is a German racing team who participate in the FIA GT Championship. The team is actually Bartels Motor & Sport GmbH but runs under the title of their primary sponsor, Vitaphone GmbH. In 2011 Vitaphone Racing was renamed Vita4One...
) - Tuka RochaTuka RochaChristiano "Tuka" Rocha is a Brazilian race car driver.He won numerous karting championships in Brazil from 1996 to 2000. Then moved up to South American Formula 3 Lights. In 2002 he moved to Europe to compete in the World Series by Nissan where he was Ricardo Zonta's teammate. In 2004 he competed...
: CR Flamengo → Sabbatical - Andy SoucekAndy SoucekAndy Christian Soucek, aka Souček is a professional racecar driver.-Career:Soucek's father is Austrian, and he has Austrian and Spanish nationality, although he was born in Spain and has spent his life there. He races under the Spanish flag because he "feels Spanish"...
: Atlético Madrid → FIA Formula Two ChampionshipFIA Formula Two Championship-Chassis:Named after both Jonathan Palmer and Patrick Head, the Williams JPH1 chassis and survival cell is of carbon fibre composite monocoque construction. The car was designed to comply with 2005 FIA F1 Safety Regulations. Head protection conforms to the latest 2009 F1 standards... - Enrico ToccaceloEnrico ToccaceloEnrico Toccacelo is an Italian auto racer with karting, GT and Formula 3000 experience. He won a pair of F3000 events and briefly led Vitantonio Liuzzi in the 2004 championship before Liuzzi went on to win the next three races. He finished runner-up, but, unable to land a Formula One seat, raced...
: Borussia DortmundBorussia Dortmund (Superleague Formula team)Borussia Dortmund Superleague Formula team was the racing team of Borussia Dortmund, a football team that competes in Germany in the Fußball-Bundesliga. The Borussia Dortmund racing team competed in the Superleague Formula. They were operated by former Formula One team Zakspeed...
→ Sabbatical - James WalkerJames Walker (racing driver)James Walker is a professional racing driver driver from Great Britain.-Formula Ford:James began his single seater racing career in 2002 in the UK Formula Ford championship, finishing the year in 17th place...
: Borussia Dortmund → World Series by Renault (P1 MotorsportP1 MotorsportP1 Motorsport is a British racing team based in Norfolk, England. They currently compete in the World Series by Renault.-British Formula Three:...
)
Mid-season changes
- Carlo van DamCarlo van Dam-Formula Renault:A veteran of karting, and a former member of the Renault Driver Development programme, van Dam stepped up into single-seaters in 2004, competing mainly in the Dutch Formula Renault series. In his debut season, he achieved three pole positions and three fastest laps, on his way to...
replaced Dominick MuermansDominick MuermansDominick Muermans is a Dutch racing driver.Dominick raced full time in the Atlantic Championship in the 2008 season....
at PSV Eindhoven at the midway point of the season. - Franck PereraFranck PereraFranck Perera is a race car driver who has competed in a number of international open wheel racing championships.-Career:...
replaced Jonathan KennardJonathan KennardJonathan Kennard is an English racing driver. He has won 2 series titles, Formula Palmer Audi in 2004 and the FPA Winter Trophy the previous year in 2003. He has also completed several tests for the WilliamsF1 team.He is race winner in both the National class and Championship class of British...
at A.S. Roma also at the midway point of the season. Julien JousseJulien JousseJulien Jousse is a professional racing driver from France.-Formula Ford:After spending time in karting between 1997 and 2001, Jousse began has circuit racing career in 2002 in the Formula Ford Kent series. In the three races he contested he took three podium finishes, including one race win...
replaced Perera to complete the final two rounds for A.S. Roma. - Enrique BernoldiEnrique BernoldiEnrique Antônio Langue e Silvério de Bernoldi is a Brazilian racing driver who raced for the Arrows Formula One team...
was replaced by Jonathan Kennard at CR Flamengo at the Monza round2009 Monza Superleague Formula roundThe 2009 Monza Superleague Formula round was the fifth round of the 2009 Superleague Formula season, with the races taking place on October 4, 2009.-Qualifying:* In each group, the top four qualify for the quarter-finals.-Group A:-Group B:...
while Bernoldi was on FIA GT ChampionshipFIA GT ChampionshipThe FIA GT Championship was a sports car racing series organized by the Stéphane Ratel Organisation at the behest of the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile . The championship was mostly concentrated in Europe, but throughout the years has visited other continents including Asia and South...
duty. - Duncan TappyDuncan TappyDuncan Tappy is a professional racing driver from the United Kingdom.-Career:Tappy began his racing career in 2003 in the Zip Formula Great Britain series....
was replaced by Scott MansellScott MansellScott Mansell is an English racing driver.An alumnus of Bishop Vesey's Grammar School in Sutton Coldfield, Mansell was the 2004 EuroBOSS champion. He has not competed a full series championship since. Scott was a 2004 McLaren Autosport BRDC Award nominee, losing out to eventual winner Paul di Resta...
at Galatasaray S.K. at the Donington round. Ho-Pin TungHo-Pin TungHo-Pin Tung is a Chinese-Dutch auto-racing driver who races with a Chinese license.-Career:Tung started kart racing in the Netherlands in 1997 before graduating to single-seaters. He won the 2003 Formula BMW Asia series and was rewarded with a test drive with the Williams F1 team.In 2004 he joined...
replaced Mansell after Donington and completed the rest of the season for Galatasaray. - Miguel MolinaMiguel MolinaMiguel Molina González is a professional racing driver from Spain. He is a member of the Circuit de Catalunya Young Drivers Programme.-Karting:...
was replaced by Esteban GuerrieriEsteban GuerrieriEsteban Guerrieri is an Argentine racing driver.-Career:After graduating from karts, Guerrieri competed in various Formula Renault 2000 championships from 2001 to 2003...
at Al Ain at the Zolder round2009 Zolder Superleague Formula roundThe 2009 Zolder Superleague Formula round was the second round of the 2009 Superleague Formula season, with the races taking place on July 19, 2009. The main support series for the event was the EuroBOSS series...
. Al Ain left the series after the Zolder round. Guerrieri represented Sevilla FC at the Donington round. - Sébastien BourdaisSébastien BourdaisSébastien Olivier Bourdais is a French race car driver. He is one of the most successful drivers in the history of the Champ Car World Series, having won four successive championships from 2004 to 2007....
replaced Esteben Guerrieri at Sevilla FC from the Estoril round2009 Estoril Superleague Formula roundThe 2009 Estoril Superleague Formula round was the fourth round of the 2009 Superleague Formula season, with the races taking place on September 6, 2009.-Qualifying:SC Corinthians took his 3rd Superleague Formula pole of the season....
onwards to complete the season for Sevilla. - Esteban Guerrieri replaced Davide RigonDavide RigonDavide Rigon is an Italian racing driver.-Career:Starting out in Formula BMW ADAC in 2003, he progressed to the Italian Formula Renault Championship and Italian Formula Three...
at Olympiacos CFP from the Estoril round onwards to complete the season for Olympiacos. - Ho-Pin Tung was replaced by María de VillotaMaría de VillotaMaría de Villota Comba is a Spanish race car driver. She is the daughter of former Formula One driver Emilio de Villota, and sister of Emilio de Villota, Jr., who like his sister competed in Formula Palmer Audi.-Career:...
at Atlético Madrid at the Estoril round. María de Villota completed the season for Atlético Madrid. - Álvaro ParenteÁlvaro ParenteÁlvaro Parente is a Portuguese racecar driver. Parente's father was also a race driver.-Early career:After winning the Karting European Junior Championship in 1998, Parente made his debut in auto racing in 2001 at the age of 16, driving in the Spanish F3 Championship...
replaced the injured Tristan GommendyTristan GommendyTristan Gommendy is a race car driver. He won the prestigious Macau Grand Prix in 2002. In 2006 Gommendy drove briefly in the GP2 Series for the iSport International team....
at F.C. PortoF.C. Porto (Superleague Formula team)F.C. Porto Superleague Formula team is the racing team of F.C. Porto, a football team that competes in Portugal in the Portuguese Liga. F.C. Porto racing team competes in the Superleague Formula. They were operated by Alan Docking Racing in the 2008 season but Hitech Junior Team are now running...
at the Estoril round.
2009 Schedule
- The calendar for the season was announced on January 29, 2009.
- Adding to last year's qualifying and race format, a third 'Super Final' race was added to 4 out of the 6 events for the top six points scorers from the weekend's first two races (although it was initially the top three finishers from the two races qualifying – it was changed prior to round 4 of the season). The six cars raced to decide a 'Weekend Winner' and to whom the top prize money would go but no points were awarded for this race.
- Official race commentary on the SF World Feed same from Ben EdwardsBen EdwardsBen Edwards is a British motor racing commentator. At the moment, he is the voice of Superleague Formula and the British Touring Car Championship, in addition to Formula One DVD Reviews for Duke Video. In the past, he has worked for Eurosport, ESPN, and F1 Digital +...
and Bruce JouannyBruce JouannyBruce Jouanny is a French racing driver.He started his career in his homeland of France, before moving on to international series. In 2000, he won his only career title to date - the Formula Palmer Audi Junior series. He progressed onwards to Formula Three series around the world, including the...
for every round of the season. Jonathan Green and Martin HavenMartin HavenMartin Haven is a freelance British motorsport commentator, who lives in Royal Leamington Spa. He is the Eurosport commentator for the World Touring Car Championship....
have also featured in the commentary box. Ben Constanduros and Warren Pole were the pitlane reporters and interviewers.
Race calendar and results
| Round | Race | Date | Pole Position | Fastest Lap | Winning Club | Winning Team | Weekend Winner | Report | |
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| 1 | R1 | Magny-Cours Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours is a motor racing circuit located in central France, near the towns of Magny-Cours and Nevers, some 250 km from Paris... |
June 28 | SC Corinthians Sport Club Corinthians Paulista (Superleague Formula team) Sport Club Corinthians Paulista Superleague Formula team is the racing team of Sport Club Corinthians Paulista, a football team that competes in Brazil in the Série A. The Corinthians racing team competes in the Superleague Formula... |
Tottenham Hotspur |
Liverpool F.C. Liverpool F.C. (Superleague Formula team) Liverpool F.C. Superleague Formula team is the racing team of Liverpool F.C., a football team that competes in England in the Premier League. The Liverpool F.C... |
Hitech Junior Team Atech Grand Prix Atech Grand Prix is a British motor racing team.It was formed in 2007 as Hitech Junior Team by David Hayle, who had sold his successful British Formula Three team Hitech Racing to Austrian businessman Walter Grubmuller, Sr.... |
Liverpool F.C. Liverpool F.C. (Superleague Formula team) Liverpool F.C. Superleague Formula team is the racing team of Liverpool F.C., a football team that competes in England in the Premier League. The Liverpool F.C... (from Race 3 result) |
Report 2009 Magny-Cours Superleague Formula round The 2009 Magny-Cours Superleague Formula round was the opening round of the 2009 Superleague Formula season, with the races taking place on June 28, 2009. Liverpool F.C. and A.C. Milan shared the two race wins, with Liverpool also being the Weekend Winner after winning the six-car Super Final... |
| R2 | SC Corinthians Sport Club Corinthians Paulista (Superleague Formula team) Sport Club Corinthians Paulista Superleague Formula team is the racing team of Sport Club Corinthians Paulista, a football team that competes in Brazil in the Série A. The Corinthians racing team competes in the Superleague Formula... |
A.C. Milan A.C. Milan (Superleague Formula team) A.C. Milan Superleague Formula team is the racing team of A.C. Milan, a football team that competes in Italy in the Serie A. The A.C. Milan racing team competes in the Superleague Formula.-2008 season:... |
Azerti Motorsport Azerti Motorsport Azerti Motorsport is a Belgian motorsport team founded by former racer Wim Coekelbergs.-History:Racing for Belgium started racing in Belgian Clio Cup in 2003, but graduated to the Eurocup Mégane Trophy in 2005, taking the driver and teams titles with Jan Heylen... |
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| 2 | R1 | Zolder |
July 19 | FC Midtjylland FC Midtjylland (Superleague Formula team) FC Midtjylland Superleague Formula team is the racing team of FC Midtjylland, a football team that competes in Denmark in the Danish Superliga... |
FC Basel 1893 |
Tottenham Hotspur |
Alan Docking Racing Alan Docking Racing Alan Docking Racing is motor racing team based in Silverstone, United Kingdom. The team was formed in 1975 by Australian Alan Docking.... |
Liverpool F.C. Liverpool F.C. (Superleague Formula team) Liverpool F.C. Superleague Formula team is the racing team of Liverpool F.C., a football team that competes in England in the Premier League. The Liverpool F.C... (from total points) |
Report 2009 Zolder Superleague Formula round The 2009 Zolder Superleague Formula round was the second round of the 2009 Superleague Formula season, with the races taking place on July 19, 2009. The main support series for the event was the EuroBOSS series... |
| R2 | Tottenham Hotspur |
Al Ain |
Ultimate Motorsport |
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| 3 | R1 | Donington Park Donington Park Donington Park is a motorsport circuit near Castle Donington in Leicestershire, England.Originally part of the Donington Hall estate, it was created as a racing circuit during the pre-war period when the German Silver Arrows were battling for the European Championship... |
August 2 | SC Corinthians Sport Club Corinthians Paulista (Superleague Formula team) Sport Club Corinthians Paulista Superleague Formula team is the racing team of Sport Club Corinthians Paulista, a football team that competes in Brazil in the Série A. The Corinthians racing team competes in the Superleague Formula... |
FC Basel 1893 |
FC Basel 1893 |
GU-Racing International GU-Racing International GU-Racing International is a German racing team owned by Günther Unterreitmeier. The team was founded in 2003.-History:The team has competed in several series, including Superleague Formula running the Olympiacos CFP and the FC Basel 1893 teams. They also run A1 Team Germany in A1 Grand Prix... |
Rangers F.C. Rangers F.C. (Superleague Formula team) Rangers F.C. Superleague Formula team is the racing team of Rangers F.C., a football team that competes in Scotland in the Scottish Premier League. The Rangers racing team competes in the Superleague Formula. It has been operated by Alan Docking Racing for all seasons, although Team West-Tec... (from Race 3 result) |
Report |
| R2 | SC Corinthians Sport Club Corinthians Paulista (Superleague Formula team) Sport Club Corinthians Paulista Superleague Formula team is the racing team of Sport Club Corinthians Paulista, a football team that competes in Brazil in the Série A. The Corinthians racing team competes in the Superleague Formula... |
F.C. Porto F.C. Porto (Superleague Formula team) F.C. Porto Superleague Formula team is the racing team of F.C. Porto, a football team that competes in Portugal in the Portuguese Liga. F.C. Porto racing team competes in the Superleague Formula. They were operated by Alan Docking Racing in the 2008 season but Hitech Junior Team are now running... |
Hitech Junior Team Atech Grand Prix Atech Grand Prix is a British motor racing team.It was formed in 2007 as Hitech Junior Team by David Hayle, who had sold his successful British Formula Three team Hitech Racing to Austrian businessman Walter Grubmuller, Sr.... |
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| 4 | R1 | Estoril Autódromo do Estoril The Autódromo do Estoril is a race course in Portugal, owned by state-run holding management company Parpública. Its length is . It was the home of the Formula One Portuguese Grand Prix from 1984 to 1996.... |
September 6 | SC Corinthians Sport Club Corinthians Paulista (Superleague Formula team) Sport Club Corinthians Paulista Superleague Formula team is the racing team of Sport Club Corinthians Paulista, a football team that competes in Brazil in the Série A. The Corinthians racing team competes in the Superleague Formula... |
R.S.C. Anderlecht R.S.C. Anderlecht (Superleague Formula team) R.S.C. Anderlecht Superleague Formula team is the racing team of R.S.C. Anderlecht, a football team that competes in Belgium in the Belgian First Division. The R.S.C. Anderlecht racing team competes in the Superleague Formula... |
Olympiacos CFP Olympiacos CFP (Superleague Formula team) Olympiacos CFP Superleague Formula team is the racing team of Olympiacos CFP, a football team that competes in Greece in the Super League Greece. The Olympiacos CFP racing team competes in the Superleague Formula... |
GU-Racing International GU-Racing International GU-Racing International is a German racing team owned by Günther Unterreitmeier. The team was founded in 2003.-History:The team has competed in several series, including Superleague Formula running the Olympiacos CFP and the FC Basel 1893 teams. They also run A1 Team Germany in A1 Grand Prix... |
Sevilla FC Sevilla FC (Superleague Formula team) Sevilla FC Superleague Formula team is the racing team of Sevilla FC, a football team that competes in Spain in the La Liga. The Sevilla FC racing team competed in the Superleague Formula. They were operated by GTA Motor Competición.-2008 season:... (from Race 3 result) |
Report 2009 Estoril Superleague Formula round The 2009 Estoril Superleague Formula round was the fourth round of the 2009 Superleague Formula season, with the races taking place on September 6, 2009.-Qualifying:SC Corinthians took his 3rd Superleague Formula pole of the season.... |
| R2 | FC Basel 1893 |
F.C. Porto F.C. Porto (Superleague Formula team) F.C. Porto Superleague Formula team is the racing team of F.C. Porto, a football team that competes in Portugal in the Portuguese Liga. F.C. Porto racing team competes in the Superleague Formula. They were operated by Alan Docking Racing in the 2008 season but Hitech Junior Team are now running... |
Hitech Junior Team Atech Grand Prix Atech Grand Prix is a British motor racing team.It was formed in 2007 as Hitech Junior Team by David Hayle, who had sold his successful British Formula Three team Hitech Racing to Austrian businessman Walter Grubmuller, Sr.... |
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| 5 | R1 | Monza Autodromo Nazionale Monza The Autodromo Nazionale Monza is a race track located near the town of Monza, north of Milan, in Italy. The circuit's biggest event is the Formula One Italian Grand Prix, which has been hosted there since the sport's inception.... |
October 4 | Olympiacos CFP Olympiacos CFP (Superleague Formula team) Olympiacos CFP Superleague Formula team is the racing team of Olympiacos CFP, a football team that competes in Greece in the Super League Greece. The Olympiacos CFP racing team competes in the Superleague Formula... |
SC Corinthians Sport Club Corinthians Paulista (Superleague Formula team) Sport Club Corinthians Paulista Superleague Formula team is the racing team of Sport Club Corinthians Paulista, a football team that competes in Brazil in the Série A. The Corinthians racing team competes in the Superleague Formula... |
Sevilla FC Sevilla FC (Superleague Formula team) Sevilla FC Superleague Formula team is the racing team of Sevilla FC, a football team that competes in Spain in the La Liga. The Sevilla FC racing team competed in the Superleague Formula. They were operated by GTA Motor Competición.-2008 season:... |
Reid Motorsport Reid Motorsport Reid Motorsport is a British racing team operated by Anthony Reid, the former team truckie of Ultimate Motorsport. The team was founded in 2009 and it only ever competed in the now defunct Superleague Formula race series. It was created when Ultimate left the Superleague Formula series, with Reid... |
Sevilla FC Sevilla FC (Superleague Formula team) Sevilla FC Superleague Formula team is the racing team of Sevilla FC, a football team that competes in Spain in the La Liga. The Sevilla FC racing team competed in the Superleague Formula. They were operated by GTA Motor Competición.-2008 season:... (from total points) |
Report 2009 Monza Superleague Formula round The 2009 Monza Superleague Formula round was the fifth round of the 2009 Superleague Formula season, with the races taking place on October 4, 2009.-Qualifying:* In each group, the top four qualify for the quarter-finals.-Group A:-Group B:... |
| R2 | Olympiacos CFP Olympiacos CFP (Superleague Formula team) Olympiacos CFP Superleague Formula team is the racing team of Olympiacos CFP, a football team that competes in Greece in the Super League Greece. The Olympiacos CFP racing team competes in the Superleague Formula... |
Sporting CP Sporting Clube de Portugal (Superleague Formula team) Sporting Clube de Portugal Superleague Formula team is the racing team of Sporting Clube de Portugal, a football team that competes in Portugal in the Portuguese Liga. The Sporting Clube de Portugal racing team competes in the Superleague Formula... |
Zakspeed Zakspeed Zakspeed is a motor racing team from Germany, founded in 1968 by Erich Zakowski and nowadays run by his son Peter Zakowski. Their home town of Niederzissen is located not far away from the Nürburgring race track.-1973 to 1981: Saloon and sports car racing:... |
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| 6 | R1 | Jarama Circuito Permanente Del Jarama The Circuito del Jarama , formerly known as Circuito Permanente del Jarama is a race course in Madrid, Spain which has hosted nine Formula One Spanish Grand Prix.... |
November 8 | Sevilla FC Sevilla FC (Superleague Formula team) Sevilla FC Superleague Formula team is the racing team of Sevilla FC, a football team that competes in Spain in the La Liga. The Sevilla FC racing team competed in the Superleague Formula. They were operated by GTA Motor Competición.-2008 season:... |
R.S.C. Anderlecht R.S.C. Anderlecht (Superleague Formula team) R.S.C. Anderlecht Superleague Formula team is the racing team of R.S.C. Anderlecht, a football team that competes in Belgium in the Belgian First Division. The R.S.C. Anderlecht racing team competes in the Superleague Formula... |
R.S.C. Anderlecht R.S.C. Anderlecht (Superleague Formula team) R.S.C. Anderlecht Superleague Formula team is the racing team of R.S.C. Anderlecht, a football team that competes in Belgium in the Belgian First Division. The R.S.C. Anderlecht racing team competes in the Superleague Formula... |
Zakspeed Zakspeed Zakspeed is a motor racing team from Germany, founded in 1968 by Erich Zakowski and nowadays run by his son Peter Zakowski. Their home town of Niederzissen is located not far away from the Nürburgring race track.-1973 to 1981: Saloon and sports car racing:... |
R.S.C. Anderlecht R.S.C. Anderlecht (Superleague Formula team) R.S.C. Anderlecht Superleague Formula team is the racing team of R.S.C. Anderlecht, a football team that competes in Belgium in the Belgian First Division. The R.S.C. Anderlecht racing team competes in the Superleague Formula... (from Race 3 result) |
Report 2009 Jarama Superleague Formula round The 2009 Jarama Superleague Formula round was the sixth round and last of the 2009 Superleague Formula season, with the races taking place on November 8, 2009.-Qualifying:... |
| R2 | F.C. Porto F.C. Porto (Superleague Formula team) F.C. Porto Superleague Formula team is the racing team of F.C. Porto, a football team that competes in Portugal in the Portuguese Liga. F.C. Porto racing team competes in the Superleague Formula. They were operated by Alan Docking Racing in the 2008 season but Hitech Junior Team are now running... |
Galatasaray S.K. Galatasaray S.K. (Superleague Formula team) Galatasaray S.K. Superleague Formula team is the Superleague Formula racing team of Galatasaray SK, a multisports club, famous for its football section that competes in Turkey in the Süper Lig. The team competes in the Superleague Formula... |
Reid Motorsport Reid Motorsport Reid Motorsport is a British racing team operated by Anthony Reid, the former team truckie of Ultimate Motorsport. The team was founded in 2009 and it only ever competed in the now defunct Superleague Formula race series. It was created when Ultimate left the Superleague Formula series, with Reid... |
- Race 2 starts with reverse grid from finishing order of Race 1.
Test calendar and results
- There was an initial shakedown of the new car at Magny-CoursCircuit de Nevers Magny-CoursCircuit de Nevers Magny-Cours is a motor racing circuit located in central France, near the towns of Magny-Cours and Nevers, some 250 km from Paris...
, France on April 28, 2009 by the Alan Docking RacingAlan Docking RacingAlan Docking Racing is motor racing team based in Silverstone, United Kingdom. The team was formed in 1975 by Australian Alan Docking....
team. Australian John MartinJohn Martin (racing driver)John Martin is an Australian championship winning open-wheel motor racing driver. Martin has been racing in European based open-wheel series since 2006. In that time Martin has had a wide experience of open-wheel racing having driven in various national and international series driving Formula...
completed laps of the circuit in the updated Rangers F.C.Rangers F.C. (Superleague Formula team)Rangers F.C. Superleague Formula team is the racing team of Rangers F.C., a football team that competes in Scotland in the Scottish Premier League. The Rangers racing team competes in the Superleague Formula. It has been operated by Alan Docking Racing for all seasons, although Team West-Tec...
car, before signing up to drive for them. There were further tests at Zolder, Belgium from June 17–18 in which no real pacesetter was obvious, although Dominick MuermansDominick MuermansDominick Muermans is a Dutch racing driver.Dominick raced full time in the Atlantic Championship in the 2008 season....
and John MartinJohn Martin (racing driver)John Martin is an Australian championship winning open-wheel motor racing driver. Martin has been racing in European based open-wheel series since 2006. In that time Martin has had a wide experience of open-wheel racing having driven in various national and international series driving Formula...
put in solid runs to go quickest. Prior to the opening round, most cars tested at Magny-Cours on June 26 in which Adrián VallésAdrian VallesAdrián Vallés is a Spanish race car driver.-Career:After a strong karting career, he drove in Spanish Formula Three, before moving to the World Series by Nissan in 2004. The series was renamed World Series by Renault in 2005 while he continued in the series, finishing 2nd in the standings with two...
for Liverpool F.C.Liverpool F.C. (Superleague Formula team)Liverpool F.C. Superleague Formula team is the racing team of Liverpool F.C., a football team that competes in England in the Premier League. The Liverpool F.C...
and Hitech Junior TeamAtech Grand PrixAtech Grand Prix is a British motor racing team.It was formed in 2007 as Hitech Junior Team by David Hayle, who had sold his successful British Formula Three team Hitech Racing to Austrian businessman Walter Grubmuller, Sr....
was ultimately fastest.
Championship standings
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| Position | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th | 11th | 12th | 13th | 14th | 15th | 16th | 17th | 18th | 19th | 20th | 21st | 22nd | DNS |
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| Points | 50 | 45 | 40 | 36 | 32 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |