The end of KERS.?

The Formula 1 teams met on Sunday in Singapore and it seems that they have finally agreed that they will not be using KERS in 2010, although they want to leave open the possibility that there will be energy-recovery systems in F1 in the future, as these are useful for the automobile manufacturers, both in terms of technology and publicity. The Formula One Teams' Association was opposed to KERS in 2010 but Williams F1 was holding out as it wishes to develop the exciting flywheel version of the technology. The fact that Williams has agreed to a ban on KERS suggests that the team is not yet ready with its own system, although it has also had a parallel electrical system under development. KERS has proved to be an advantage for McLaren, Ferrari and Renault this year but other teams have struggled to make their cars competitive.

The possible new sponsor in Formula 1

The hungarian Hell energie drink will possibly the new sponsor in Formula 1.

The Hell is very famous and familiar energie drink in Europe.

2009 race calendar

29/03/2009
Australia
Melbourne

05/04/2009
Malaysia
Sepang

19/04/2009
China
Shanghai

26/04/2009
Bahrain
Sakhir

10/05/2009
Spain
Barcelona

24/05/2009
Monaco
Monaco

07/06/2009
Turkey
Istanbul

08/06/2009
Canada
Montréal

21/06/2009
Great-Britain
Silverstone

12/07/2009
Germany
Nurburgring

26/07/2009
Hungary
Hungaroring

23/08/2009
Europe
Valencia

30/08/2009
Belgium
Spa-Franc.

13/09/2009
Italy
Monza


27/09/2009
Singapore
Singapore

04/10/2009
Japan
Suzuka

18/10/2009
Brazil
Interlagos

01/11/2009
Abu Dhabi
Yas Marina

Ferrari fever

Ferrari 206 GT
Production periodNumber built
1968 - 1969152
Engine

EngineBore (mm)Stroke (mm)Stroke volumeCompression ratioMaximum power (HP)At speed of rotation (rpm)Gear
V-6 65°865719879.3:118080005 Speed

Ferrari 250 GT Lusso
Production periodNumber built
1962-1964348
Engine

EngineBore (mm)Stroke (mm)Stroke volumeCompression ratioMaximum power (HP)At speed of rotation (rpm)Gear
V-12 60°7358.829539.2:124075004 Speed

Ferrari 330 America 2+2
Production periodNumber built
196350
Engine

EngineBore (mm)Stroke (mm)Stroke volumeCompression ratioMaximum power (HP)At speed of rotation (rpm)Gear
V-1277713967...30066004 Speed

Spa - Francorchamps, Belgium

Directions

The Spa circuit lies in the Ardennes forest region of Belgium, 50 km south-west of Aachen, 50 km south of Maastricht and 50 km south-east of Liege. The circuit is accessible through motorway E40, E25 and E42 (A27).

From Liege take the E5 motorway towards Aachen, then head south on the E42 (A27) motorway towards St. Wilth/Trier. Take exit 10 to Spa Francorchamps.From the North leave at exit 8 to Spa or at exit 10 to go directly to Francorchamps and the circuit.Alternatively, use exit 11 if you are going to Stavelot.

Some hotels and restaurants near the circuit

Hotels

Hotel des Bruyeres
Francorchamps
Route du Circuit 14970

Le Relais de Pommard
Rue de Pommard 220
4970 Francorchamps

Moderne
Route de Spa 129
4970 Francorchamps

Hostellerie Le Roannay
Route de Spa 155
4970 Francorchamps


Retaurants

Pass’Tout Grain
Rue Abbé Dossogne 39
4970 Franchorchamps

Hostellerie le Roannay
Rue de Spa 155
4970 Francorchamps

DonatiRue Bois de Breux 264
Jupille-sur-Meuse
Liege

The Hungarian Grand Prix

The Hungaroring circuit is 19 km from the centre of Budapest, alongside the M3 motorway at the border of the village, Mogyoród. The track is in a natural valley, surrounded by 50 hectares of rolling hillside. With this exceptional natural advantage, almost 80 percent of the racetrack is visible from any point. This is the reason why it is called "The Shallow Plate", it is because the spectators are watching races sitting by the side of an imaginary plate.

At the Grand Opening, the total length of the Hungaroring was 4013,786 metres. A minor correction was made during 1989, as a result of cutting an S-curve combination, the circuit became faster, giving an extra overtaking opportunity to the drivers; hence, the full track length was reduced to 3968 metres.

The smallest radius of a curve is 20 metres, while the largest is 400 metres. The full length of the start-finish line is 788 metres; the top speed here is approximately 320 km/h. The track is at its widest here: 15 metres, elsewhere the width varies between 10 and 11 metres, relative to the possible highest speed.

The Formula One Paddock Club Germany

The Formula One Paddock Club has gained huge popularity within the Formula One circles and is inarguably the most prestigeous setting to experience a Grand Prix. At the Ring in Germany you will be having the privilege to watch F1 racing and pit changes from just above the pit straight in a very exclusive environment. The Formula One Paddock Club hosts the finest corporate hospitality in the world. The Club provides an opportunity to entertain clients, employees and friends to an exclusive experience they will savour for years to come.
Each package includes the generous benefits of gourmet cuisine, an open bar, exclusive entertainments and privileged access all set against the breathtaking backdrop of the FIA Formula One World Championship. The service includes the option to entertain guests in a private suite, customised to your requirements, or in the Club Lounge, the elegantly designed hospitality area for individuals and small groups in a shared environment.