F2 to support WTCC in 2009

[Brogan]

Good news for motorsport fans.

Jonathan Palmer has confirmed that the new Formula Two series will support the World Touring Car Championship for the majority of its inaugural season.

Provisonal calendar is as follows:

1.  Valencia        May 31        (WTCC support)

2.  Brno            June 21       (WTCC support)

3.  Spa             June 28       (GT Open support)

4.  Brands Hatch    July 19       (WTCC support)

5.  Donington Park  16 August     (standalone)

6.  Oschersleben    30 August     (WTCC support)

7.  Magny Cours     20 September  (standalone)

8.  Monza           4 October     (WTCC support)

More on the story here: http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/71091

 

[Brogan]

More good news.

The drivers finishing in the top three positions in the Formula Two championship will qualify for an FIA Superlicence, the governing body said on Tuesday.

This is in addition to the champion getting a test with the Williams Formula One team.

I'm looking forward to this series.
Hopefully it will be similar to GP2 in terms of racing and excitement although I can't seem to find much about it on the internet.

 

[Croydon Bob]

The drivers finishing in the top three positions in the Formula Two championship will qualify for an FIA Superlicence, the governing body said on Tuesday.

Eight races. no idea about the quality of the teams or drivers that will enter, and the third place is guaranteed a Superlicence?