2011 FIA Formula One World Championship Race Calendar

2011 FORMULA 1 GULF AIR BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX (Sakhir) 11 - 13 Mar
2011 FORMULA 1 QANTAS AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX (Melbourne) 25 - 27 Mar
2011 FORMULA 1 PETRONAS MALAYSIA GRAND PRIX (Kuala Lumpur) 08 - 10 Apr
2011 FORMULA 1 UBS CHINESE GRAND PRIX (Shanghai) * 15 - 17 Apr
2011 FORMULA 1 TURKISH GRAND PRIX (Istanbul) 06 - 08 May
FORMULA 1 GRAN PREMIO DE ESPAÑA 2011 (Catalunya) 20 - 22 May
FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX DE MONACO 2011 (Monte Carlo) 26 - 29 May
FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX DU CANADA 2011 (Montreal) 10 - 12 Jun
2011 FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX OF EUROPE (Valencia) 24 - 26 Jun
2011 FORMULA 1 SANTANDER BRITISH GRAND PRIX (Silverstone) 08 - 10 Jul
FORMULA 1 GROSSER PREIS SANTANDER VON DEUTSCHLAND 2011 (Nürburgring) 22 - 24 Jul
FORMULA 1 ENI MAGYAR NAGYDÍJ 2011 (Budapest) 29 - 31 Jul
2011 FORMULA 1 BELGIAN GRAND PRIX (Spa-Francorchamps) 26 - 28 Aug
FORMULA 1 GRAN PREMIO SANTANDER D'ITALIA 2011 (Monza) 09 - 11 Sep
2011 FORMULA 1 SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX (Singapore) 23 - 25 Sep
2011 FORMULA 1 JAPANESE GRAND PRIX (Suzuka) 07 - 09 Oct
2011 FORMULA 1 KOREAN GRAND PRIX (Yeongam) 14 - 16 Oct
2011 FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX OF INDIA (New Delhi) * 28 - 30 Oct
2011 FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX (Yas Marina Circuit) 11 - 13 Nov
FORMULA 1 GRANDE PRÊMIO DO BRASIL 2011 (Sao Paulo) 25 - 27 Nov

* Subject to circuit approval

Teams & Drivers

RBR-Renault
Sebastian Vettel
Mark Webber

McLaren-Mercedes
Lewis Hamilton
Jenson Button

Ferrari
Fernando Alonso
Felipe Massa

Mercedes GP
Michael Schumacher
Nico Rosberg

Renault
Robert Kubica
Vitaly Petrov

Williams-Cosworth
Rubens Barrichello
Pastor Maldonado

Force India-Mercedes
TBD
TBD

BMW Sauber-Ferrari
Kamui Kobayashi
Sergio Perez

STR-Ferrari
TBD
TBD

Lotus-Cosworth
Jarno Trulli
Heikki Kovalainen

HRT-Cosworth
TBD
TBD

Virgin-Cosworth
Timo Glock
Jerome d'Ambrosio

[Edited on December 28, 2010 at 10:46 AM. Reason : should be a fun season....hopefully this is more than a 2 page thread!]

12/28/2010 10:40:55 AM

mclaren is back with merc?

I'd like to see Heikki Kovalainen & lotus cossie stir something up next year.

12/28/2010 10:43:33 AM

I thought there were going to be two separate (and confusing) Lotus teams this year? Or is that for the 2012 season?

Also I'm kinda bummed that they're switching to fucking 4 cylinder engines next year

12/28/2010 10:49:46 AM

i believe its 2012

12/28/2010 11:31:09 AM

Its 2012. and i like the idea of 4 bangers.
Who runs ultra low displacement v8s in a street car? So what can their lessons learned do for the real world?

12/28/2010 11:36:12 AM

Narain Karthikeyan makes a comeback

http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2011/1/11624.html

1/10/2011 11:50:54 AM

^^^yeah sorry I didn't mean 2011.

i'm all for turbocharging technology, but don't use it on some bitch ass four cylinders.

1/10/2011 1:04:30 PM

i blame it on recession

1/10/2011 1:19:28 PM

I blame it on politically connected "green" fucks that have influence on F1 that think racing in its current form is "destroying the earth"

1/10/2011 8:55:53 PM

^^^^^ eh, F1 cars are so far removed from street cars, I don't think small displacement V8s are really too big of a sin, even if you are concerned with that.

1/10/2011 9:51:06 PM

HRT withdraws?

http://www.f1technical.net/news/15831

1/11/2011 10:08:27 AM

I don't understand the uproar over 4 pot turbos. Actually I understand it perfectly, your idea of F1 encompasses only the last few years or so & you're clueless to the history of the sport. Thats my assumption anyway.

As far as I'm concerned this is nothing new or different. We've had small displacement turbo 4 & 6s before, maybe we'll have v12s again in the future. In any case its just another evolution of the sport. No big deal, I won't throw a fit until everything is electric.

^Yes, HRT withdraws... from FOTA. Not from Formula 1. Also nothing to get excited about.

[Edited on January 11, 2011 at 5:49 PM. Reason : *]

1/11/2011 5:48:23 PM

yep been there done that.

v10s were the fastest right?



[Edited on January 11, 2011 at 6:00 PM. Reason : .]

1/11/2011 5:58:56 PM

Paul di Resta will be second driver for Force India and Nico Hulkenberg will be the reserve driver.

http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2011/1/11668.html

[Edited on January 26, 2011 at 1:28 PM. Reason : ..]

1/26/2011 1:26:32 PM

Quote :

"Actually I understand it perfectly, your idea of F1 encompasses only the last few years or so & you're clueless to the history of the sport. Thats my assumption anyway. "

I'm well aware of what was used in the early 80s...I'm not sure about others in this thread

1/26/2011 4:46:27 PM

Ferrari unveil the F150 in Maranello

http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2011/1/11675.html

1/28/2011 10:20:09 AM

obligatory "F150 I have one of those" post

1/28/2011 6:34:42 PM

Quote :

"Formula 1 race car driver Robert Kubica was "gravely" injured in a crash in Italy on Sunday, but his injuries are not life-threatening, the Italian fire brigade said. "

http://www.cnn.com/2011/SPORT/motorsport/02/06/f1.crash/index.html?hpt=T2#

2/6/2011 8:33:51 AM

His wreck at Canada 2007 was probably worse, and IMHO the baddest ass looking wreck of all time

OF ALL TIME

2/6/2011 8:54:58 AM

Quote :

"Robert Kubica will be out of action for up to a year following his crash in a rally event in Italy. However, it is possible the injuries he suffered may bring down the curtain on his Formula One career. Prof Igor Rossello, who operated on Kubica at the Santa Corona hospital, said the lengthy operation involved the "reconstruction [of] the whole anatomy of the forearm". He continued that while the operation on Kubica's badly-damaged hand had gone well, the next five to seven days were crucial as it was in that period that things could still go wrong. When pressed, Rossello said it would be a year before Kubica can hope to have proper use of his right arm again, although he added "drivers are always very special patients". Earlier, comments from his agent, Daniele Morelli, had raised worries that his career was in the balance. He said that surgeons were "trying to restore the functions of his right hand," adding: "They have already revascularised the limb and repaired the bone structure. Now they have to think about the muscular functions but Robert has strong character and he will make it." If the operation is unsuccessful or only partially works, then he may be left with limited functionality and feeling in his hand. At a time drivers are being asked to press more and more buttons on the steering wheel, this would be very serious. Kubica's wrecked Skoda after his rally accident © Associated Press Enlarge The fractures will heal, although given Kubica already has titanium bolts in his left arm following an accident in 2003 there may well be complications. But tendon damage is much harder and there is also no means of speeding his recovery. It now seems clear Kubica will not race this season. But the real fear is that he may not return at all. Many drivers have restrictions in their contracts as to what they can do off track in terms of risky sports or hobbies. Renault did not ban Kubica from rallying as being able to continue was a key part of any contract for him. As recently as November, Morelli said the big teams such as "McLaren, Red Bull, Ferrari or Mercedes wouldn't allow it." How Renault must be wishing it had been a little more insistent. "

http://en.espnf1.com/renault/motorsport/story/40129.html

2/6/2011 8:03:57 PM

oh no, he is actually one of the good guys who doesn't complain, is not a tool, and gets his job done.

2/7/2011 7:34:23 AM

I wonder who they're going to replace him with.

2/7/2011 10:12:56 AM

Quote :

"I wonder who they're going to replace him with."

There is a rumor that Bruno Senna or Romain Grosjean will drive Lotus Renault, but also a rumor that Lotus Renault wants more experienced driver such as Nick Heidfeld or Vintaonio Liuzzi.

I really really hope Kubica will be able to drive F1 again.

2/7/2011 7:37:10 PM

does this mean i have to wake up at 6 am on a sat/sun to wach this stuff again

2/7/2011 8:28:41 PM

or DVR it and watch it when you wake up.

2/7/2011 8:40:25 PM

I guess someone is going to be lucky enough to get a drive this year.

2/8/2011 1:20:20 PM

F150 no more

http://formula-one.speedtv.com/article/f1-2011-ferrari-now-called-f150th-italia

2/11/2011 7:35:49 AM

Good thing, since you wouldn't want someone confusing the two.

2/11/2011 8:44:07 AM

It is red! And parked outside of Harry's I think it's easily mistakable for a F1 car...

2/11/2011 8:55:30 AM

Ahh the lighting... Loved that truck back when fuel wad cheap.

2/11/2011 9:13:17 AM

lol

2/11/2011 10:00:18 AM

The Bahrain GP is cancelled!
http://en.espnf1.com/bahrain/motorsport/story/41504.html

Quote :

"The Bahrain Grand Prix has been postponed because of the ongoing unrest inside the state. A statement this afternoon issued on behalf of Bahrain's Crown Prince said Bernie Ecclestone had been advised of the decision earlier in the day. The announcement referred to a postponement rather than a cancellation but it is hard to see how the race could be rescheduled inside an already busy end-of-season calendar. "At the present time the country's entire attention is focused on building a new national dialogue for Bahrain," the Crown Prince said. "Although Bernie Ecclestone had graciously made clear that a decision on the race was entirely Bahrain's to make and was not yet required, we felt it was important for the country to focus on immediate issues of national interest and leave the hosting of Bahrain's Formula One race to a later date. "After the events of the past week, our nation's priority is on overcoming tragedy, healing divisions and rediscovering the fabric that draws this country together; reminding the world of the very best that Bahrain is capable of as a nation once again united." The final round of testing which was set to start on March 3 has been cancelled as well. The teams are due to meet in Barcelona later today to decide an alternative location. "It's sad that Bahrain has had to withdraw from the race," Ecclestone told the BBC. "We wish the whole nation well as they begin to heal their country. The hospitality and warmth of the people of Bahrain is a hallmark of the race there, as anyone who has been at a Bahrain Grand Prix will testify. We look forward to being back in Bahrain soon." The season will now start with the Australian Grand Prix on March 27."

2/21/2011 12:22:00 PM

i was wondering if bahrain gp would be cancelled due to the protests and there we go

2/21/2011 4:31:11 PM

it will be on the second to last race of the year**



















** if Ferrari needs another race to catch up to win the championship. Canceled if other teams are too far ahead to matter.

2/21/2011 7:20:33 PM

movie about senna is coming out/came out. playing in sundance movie festival

here is the top gear segment ...16 min longer version of the trailer including interviews with past and current drivers

http://videos.sapo.pt/7gC81JreTCWCzlFoRfYg

here is the trailer

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?p=21393325#post21393325

also check out post #12 for more info

2/22/2011 1:50:27 AM

I remember the top gear segment but it's definitely worth watching again. You're engrossed after about 2 minutes.

I also heard a rumble about it being at Sundance, and that people in the selection committee who had never heard of Formula 1, and had zero interest in cars were absolutely blown away by the movie.

2/22/2011 7:56:09 AM

I watched the Senna's movie last year.
I liked it a lot!

2/22/2011 9:33:47 AM

I'm assuming that you saw the 1995 BBC documentary, and not the new Sundance worthy flick? If it was the latter, how did you get the viewing?

2/22/2011 9:58:21 AM

i saw the bcc documentary about senna...i have to watch the new movie

2/22/2011 10:02:15 AM

Not the BBC documentary. I watched the new movie in Japan because it was released last year. Japanese title was "Ayrton Senna: Beyond the Speed of Sound."

I strongly recommend you guys to watch it...

[Edited on February 22, 2011 at 10:08 AM. Reason : I :heart: Senna]

2/22/2011 10:07:27 AM

lewis hamilton driving senna's car was a great segment

2/22/2011 10:22:36 AM

http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2011/3/11801.html

Liuzzi chosen by HRT as last slot on 2011 grid

3/10/2011 9:25:10 AM

2011 FIA Formula One World Championship Race Calendar

2011 FORMULA 1 GULF AIR BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX (Sakhir) 11 - 13 Mar
2011 FORMULA 1 QANTAS AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX (Melbourne) 25 - 27 Mar
2011 FORMULA 1 PETRONAS MALAYSIA GRAND PRIX (Kuala Lumpur) 08 - 10 Apr
2011 FORMULA 1 UBS CHINESE GRAND PRIX (Shanghai) * 15 - 17 Apr
2011 FORMULA 1 TURKISH GRAND PRIX (Istanbul) 06 - 08 May
FORMULA 1 GRAN PREMIO DE ESPAÑA 2011 (Catalunya) 20 - 22 May
FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX DE MONACO 2011 (Monte Carlo) 26 - 29 May
FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX DU CANADA 2011 (Montreal) 10 - 12 Jun
2011 FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX OF EUROPE (Valencia) 24 - 26 Jun
2011 FORMULA 1 SANTANDER BRITISH GRAND PRIX (Silverstone) 08 - 10 Jul
FORMULA 1 GROSSER PREIS SANTANDER VON DEUTSCHLAND 2011 (Nürburgring) 22 - 24 Jul
FORMULA 1 ENI MAGYAR NAGYDÍJ 2011 (Budapest) 29 - 31 Jul
2011 FORMULA 1 BELGIAN GRAND PRIX (Spa-Francorchamps) 26 - 28 Aug
FORMULA 1 GRAN PREMIO SANTANDER D'ITALIA 2011 (Monza) 09 - 11 Sep
2011 FORMULA 1 SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX (Singapore) 23 - 25 Sep
2011 FORMULA 1 JAPANESE GRAND PRIX (Suzuka) 07 - 09 Oct
2011 FORMULA 1 KOREAN GRAND PRIX (Yeongam) 14 - 16 Oct
2011 FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX OF INDIA (New Delhi) * 28 - 30 Oct
2011 FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX (Yas Marina Circuit) 11 - 13 Nov
FORMULA 1 GRANDE PRÊMIO DO BRASIL 2011 (Sao Paulo) 25 - 27 Nov

* Subject to circuit approval

Teams & Drivers

RBR-Renault
Sebastian Vettel
Mark Webber

McLaren-Mercedes
Lewis Hamilton
Jenson Button

Ferrari
Fernando Alonso
Felipe Massa

Mercedes GP
Michael Schumacher
Nico Rosberg

Renault
Robert Kubica Nick Heidfeld
Vitaly Petrov

Williams-Cosworth
Rubens Barrichello
Pastor Maldonado

Force India-Mercedes
Adrian Sutil
Paul di Resta

BMW Sauber-Ferrari
Kamui Kobayashi
Sergio Perez

STR-Ferrari
Sebastien Buemi
Jaime Alguersuari

Lotus-Cosworth
Jarno Trulli
Heikki Kovalainen

HRT-Cosworth
Narain Karthikeyan
Vitantonio Liuzzi

Virgin-Cosworth
Timo Glock
Jerome d'Ambrosio


GOOD LUCK TO ALL THE TEAMS!!!
14 days to AUSTRAILA

3/10/2011 9:29:56 AM

its sucks so bad there isn't a US stop

3/10/2011 9:48:40 AM

hopefully next year

3/13/2011 6:47:16 PM

Austin 2012? I went to the inagural USGP at indy. It wouldn't be right to not go to the austin race.

3/14/2011 7:23:17 AM

^^Hasn't the contract already been signed? I'm pretty sure 2012 USGP is a lock. And I, too, plan on attending.

3/14/2011 8:29:50 AM

i might go

3/14/2011 11:47:18 AM

bump for the start of the season! Practice session starts in an hour

3/24/2011 8:27:25 PM

yay!

3/25/2011 11:58:47 AM