2009 International Formula Master Explained
The 2009 International Formula Master was the third and last International Formula Master season. The season consisted of eight double-header events, beginning on May 16 at Pau and ending on September 20 at Imola. The series supported the World Touring Car Championship at all European rounds except the Race of Portugal, and supported Formula One at the and at the . Fabio Leimer claimed the title for Jenzer Motorsport, winning his seventh race of the season at Motorsport Arena Oschersleben.[1]
Prize Tests
Like the previous season, the top drivers in the International Formula Master series standings at the end of the year will be awarded with a wide range of prize tests in various other racing categories.
As champion, Fabio Leimer received a GP2 Series test with French team DAMS,[2] with Leimer, Sergey Afanasyev and Josef Král all earning the chance to use the chassis simulator of Formula One team Red Bull Racing for a day.[3]
In addition, tests have also been confirmed with Indy Lights team Sam Schmidt Motorsports and with the Chevrolet Cruze used in the World Touring Car Championship.
Teams and drivers
R = Series rookie for 2009Race calendar
Championship Standings
- Points for both championships were awarded as follows:
Race |
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Position | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th |
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Race One | 10 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Race Two | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | | | |
In addition:
- One point was awarded for Pole position for Race One
- One point was awarded for fastest lap in each race
Drivers
| Bold – Pole Italics – Fastest Lap | |
Teams
Notes and References
- News: Leimer is 2009 IFM champion. https://web.archive.org/web/20100116115245/http://automobilsport.com/formula-master-ifm-champion-fabio-leimer-jenzer-motorsport-erik-janis-sergey-afanasiev---69187.html. usurped. January 16, 2010. 5 September 2009. Automobil Sport. MaP. 18 June 2011.
- News: Top 2009 IFM driver to test in GP2 Series . . 2009-03-27 . 2009-08-11 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210228121335/http://www.formulamaster.net/eng/ReadNews.asp?id=753 . 2021-02-28 . dead .
- News: Red Bull racing simulator for top three Formula Master drivers. https://web.archive.org/web/20100722052607/http://www.automobilsport.com/formula-master-red-bull-racing-simulator-top-three-drivers-alessandro-alunni-bravi---60681.html. usurped. July 22, 2010. 27 March 2009. Automobil Sport. MaP. 18 June 2011.
- News: 2008 champion team announces first driver. F1SA. F1 Supporters Association. 3 February 2009. 18 June 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20120929190105/http://www.f1sa.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=10107:formula-master--2008-champion-team-announces-first-2009-season-driver&catid=29:various-categories&Itemid=122. 29 September 2012. dead.
- News: Afanasiev returns with JD Motorsport, Lukoil and Red Bull. https://web.archive.org/web/20090625144130/http://www.automobilsport.com/race-categories--24,61302,Afanasiev-returns-with-JD-Motorsport-Lukoil-and-Red-Bull,news.htm. usurped. June 25, 2009. 8 April 2009. Automobil Sport. MaP. 18 June 2011.
- News: Josef Kral joins JD Motorsport for 2009 season. F1SA. F1 Supporters Association. 6 February 2009. 18 June 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20120929190122/http://www.f1sa.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=10177:formula-master--josef-kral-joins-jd-motorsport-for-2009-season&catid=29:various-categories&Itemid=122. 29 September 2012. dead. dmy-all.
- News: 2009 International Formula Master season kicks off in Pau. F1SA. F1 Supporters Association. 10 May 2009. 18 June 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20120929190131/http://www.f1sa.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=13361:ifm--2009-international-formula-master-season-kicks-off-in-pau&catid=29:various-categories&Itemid=122. 29 September 2012. dead.
- News: Alessandro Kouzkin joins Formula Master with Cram Competition. F1SA. F1 Supporters Association. 18 April 2009. 18 June 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20120929190140/http://www.f1sa.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=12427:ifm--alessandro-kouzkin-joins-formula-master-with-cram-competition&catid=29:various-categories&Itemid=122. 29 September 2012. dead.
- News: 2008 vice champion Fabio Leimer returns. F1SA. F1 Supporters Association. 4 February 2009. 18 June 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20120929190240/http://www.f1sa.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=10123%3Aformula-master--2008-vice-champion-fabio-leimer-returns&catid=29%3Avarious-categories&Itemid=122. 29 September 2012. dead.
- News: Pal Varhaug graduates to Jenzer Motorsport squad. F1SA. F1 Supporters Association. 5 February 2009. 18 June 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20120929190323/http://www.f1sa.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=10153:formula-master--pal-varhaug-graduates-to-jenzer-motorsport-squad&catid=29:various-categories&Itemid=122. 29 September 2012. dead.
- News: Iris Project to run Simon Trummer in 2009 season. F1SA. F1 Supporters Association. 7 February 2009. 18 June 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20120929190336/http://www.f1sa.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=10183:ifm--iris-project-to-run-simon-trummer-in-2009-season&catid=29:various-categories&Itemid=122. 29 September 2012. dead.
- News: Iris Project completes Formula Master line-up with Patrick Reiterer. F1SA. F1 Supporters Association. 30 April 2009. 18 June 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20120929190347/http://www.f1sa.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12954&Itemid=219. 29 September 2012. dead. dmy-all.
- News: Pau winner Puglisi returns to Formula Master. paddocktalk.com. PaddockTalk. 13 May 2009. 18 June 2011.
- News: AR Motorsport announces Snoeks as first driver. paddocktalk.com. PaddockTalk. 28 April 2009. 18 June 2011.