Rd.5 Spanish Grand Prix
The 2009 European round starts in Spain!
The European leg of the 2009 season will get underway with the Spanish GP. Many teams consider this the second “opening race” of the year, and you can expect every team to be in top fighting spirit. The Catalunya Circuit in the outskirts of Barcelona sets the stage for the Spanish GP. This circuit features high-speed turn 3, where drivers have to endure brutish lateral G–forces, as well as a tricky chicane just prior to the final turn. This track tests both driver skill and the car’s overall performance capabilities. In the past seasons, Panasonic Toyota Racing often introduced new aero packages at this race, but changes to aerodynamic regulations this year will make for interesting watching for fans. Jarno will be looking to win championship points here for the second year in a row.
Circuit de Catalunya
| Lap Distance | : 4.655 km |
| Race Distance | : 307.104 km |
| Number of Laps | : 66 |
| Mas "La Moreneta" P.O. Box 27, Montmelo, Barcelona, Spain Tel : (+34) 93 5719700 Fax : (+34) 93 5722772 URL : www.circuitcat.com |
Race Schedule
| Date | Local time | |
| 8 May, 2009 (Fri) | 10:00 - 11:30 | Free Practice 1Free Practice 1 |
| 14:00 - 15:30 | Free Practice 2Free Practice 2 | |
| 9 May, 2009 (Sat) | 11:00 - 12:00 | Free Practice 3Free Practice 3 |
| 14:00 - | QualifyingQualifying | |
| 10 May, 2009 (Sun) | 14:00 - | RaceRace |
2008 Grand Prix
The fourth race of 2008, the Spanish GP was held on April 27. Jarno secured P8 on the grid after qualifying, but starting issues with the car resulted in a loss of position. Jarno fought back to P6, but an unfortunate radio miscommunication resulted in Jarno making an unscheduled pit stop. While this mishap cost Jarno on–track position, he never gave up at any point, and finished the race at P8. Starting P14, Timo’s car was hit by another car during the race, which damaged his front wing. While the on–course incident cost him position, Timo drove tenaciously through the remainder of the race, crossing the finish line at P14.
Race
| pos. | Driver | Team |
| 1 | K. Raikkonen | Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro |
| 2 | F. Massa | Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro |
| 3 | L. Hamilton | Team McLaren Mercedes |
| 8 | J. Trulli | Panasonic Toyota Racing |
| 11 | T. Glock | Panasonic Toyota Racing |
fastest lap : K. Raikkonen (1:21.670)
Qualifying
| pos. | Driver | Team |
| 1 | K. Raikkonen | Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro |
| 2 | F. Alonso | ING Renault F1 Team |
| 3 | F. Massa | Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro |
| 8 | J. Trulli | Panasonic Toyota Racing |
| 14 | T. Glock | Panasonic Toyota Racing |
