Valencia Grand Prix 21 - 23 August 2009
Harbor-side location for 2009 Valencia Grand Prix...
Formula 1 - Telefónica Grand Prix of Europe in ValenciaSpain now has two Grand Prix races a season - one in Valencia and the other in Barcelona.
For 3 days Valencia will enjoy this great event which culminates with the Grand Prix of Europe.
You'll be able to enjoy the new street circuit around the streets of Valencia near the city’s brand new Americas Cup Port which is reminiscent of the circuit of the Monaco Grand Prix.
The circuit was designed by German Hermann Tilke, architect of some of the most modern tracks in the world.
Valencia 2008 ResultsAfter a stewards' enquiry, Brazil's Felipe Massa was the winner. He escaped with a 10,000 euro ($14,870) fine as it was decided that although his release from his second pitstop had been unsafe, no sporting advantage had been gained. The UKs Lewis Hamilton was second.
The biggest disappointment of the race was that Valencia's Fernando Alonso, double world champion, was forced to retire after the opening lap. To the amazement of the watching crowd Alonso's Renault was hit by Kazuki Nakajima's Williams. He later said : 'I wanted to carry on for the fans, but the damage was too bad'.
Alonso recently won the 2007 European Grand Prix (22 July 2007), by closing the gap on Lewis Hamilton to two points in the battle for the world title after taking victory in a stunning European Grand Prix.
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Note: - The famous Ricardo Tormo Circuit (named after Valencian motorcycling world champion Ricardo Tormo) is just a short drive from the city of Valencia in the town of Cheste.
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