[PAVAN KADAM]

With 70 days to countdown, yet another F1 season starts.

This year there are lot more good news to F1 fans, lots of reasons to celebrate.

1) Return of the F1 Legend -Michael Schumacher
2) 19 Races this calander year
3) 12 Teams racing - 24 cars on the track

Season In Detail

1 2010 FORMULA 1 BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX (Sakhir) 12 - 14 Mar
02 2010 FORMULA 1 AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX (Melbourne) 26 - 28 Mar
03 2010 FORMULA 1 MALAYSIAN GRAND PRIX (Kuala Lumpur) 02 - 04 Apr
04 2010 FORMULA 1 CHINESE GRAND PRIX (Shanghai) 16 - 18 Apr
05 FORMULA 1 GRAN PREMIO DE ESPANA 2010 (Catalunya) 07 - 09 May
06 FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX DE MONACO 2010 (Monte Carlo) 13 - 16 May
07 2010 FORMULA 1 TURKISH GRAND PRIX (Istanbul) 28 - 30 May
08 FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX DU CANADA 2010 (Montreal) 11 - 13 Jun
09 2010 FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX OF EUROPE (Valencia) 25 - 27 Jun
10 2010 FORMULA 1 SANTANDER BRITISH GRAND PRIX (Silverstone)0911 Jul
11 GROSSER PREIS VON DEUTSCHLAND 2010 (Hockenheim) 23 - 25 Jul
12 FORMULA 1 ING MAGYAR NAGYDIJ 2010 (Budapest) 30 Jul - 01 Aug
13 FORMULA 1 BELGIAN GRAND PRIX (Spa-Francorchamps) 27 - 29 Aug
14 FORMULA 1 GRAN PREMIO D'ITALIA 2010 (Monza) 10 - 12 Sep
15 2010 FORMULA 1 SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX (Singapore) 24 - 26 Sep
16 2010 FORMULA 1 JAPANESE GRAND PRIX (Suzuka) 08 - 10 Oct
17 2010 FORMULA 1 KOREAN GRAND PRIX (Yeongam) 22 - 24 Oct
18 FORMULA 1 GRANDE PREMIO DO BRASIL 2010 (Sao Paulo) 05 - 07 Nov
19 FORMULA 1 ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX (Yas Marina Circuit) 12 - 14 Nov

Sakhir
Race Date: 14 Mar 2010
Number of Laps: 57
Circuit Length: 5.412 km
Race Distance: 308.238 km
Lap Record: 1:30.252 - M Schumacher (2004)

[Manish Rathor]

Thanks Pavan for 2010 F1 season calender. Waiting to see M Schumacher at driving seat again. Hope he gets his 8th Drivers title next year.

[samabhi]

I guess 2006 Brazil still holds the record as the most viewed Formula One race ever. Bahrain, 2010 will surely take it down.

[tacho]

Originally Posted by PAVAN KADAM

With 70 days to countdown, yet another F1 season starts.

This year there are lot more good news to F1 fans, lots of reasons to celebrate.

1) Return of the F1 Legend -Michael Schumacher
2) 19 Races this calander year
3) 12 Teams racing - 24 cars on the track

There should be 13 teams - 26 cars

[abhinav.s]

Thanks for the season calendar buddy! Just waiting to watch Schumi race again! Will be glued to the tele on the qualifying and race day.

[PAVAN KADAM]

Originally Posted by tacho

There should be 13 teams - 26 cars

Is'nt it 12 Teams and 24 cars.

1) Mercedes GP = Michael Schumacher & Nico Roseberg
2) Mclaren = Lewis Hamilton & Jenson Button
3) Ferrari = Filipe Massa & Fernando Alonso
4) Red Bull Racing = Sebastian Vettel & Mark Webber
5) Williams = Rubens Barrichello & Nico Hulkenberg
6) Renault = Robert Kubica & ----------
7) Force India = Adrian Sutil & Vitantonio Liuzzi
8) Toro Rosso = Sebastien Buemi & ----------
9) Lotus = Jarno Turlli & Heikki Kovalainen
10)Campos = Bruno Senna & ----------
11) Virgin = Timo Glock & Lucas Di Grassi
12) US = ----------- & ------------

Have heard about the 13) Sauber Ferrari = But nothing is officially confirmed on the F1 Site

Still Wondering , Why are the Blanks not filled, with 59 days to go.

While some have already started preparing themselves.

Formula 1? - The Official F1? Website

[GTO]

Mark my words, 2010 is going to make for an epic battle! Schumy + Brawn versus Fonso + Ferrari versus Hamilton + Mclaren versus Vettel + Red Bull. Stuff made of dreams, I can hardly wait for March!

More than anything, and like many of you, I am waiting to see Schumy back on the track.

[iceman7]

Originally Posted by GTO

Mark my words, 2010 is going to make for an epic battle! Schumy + Brawn versus Fonso + Ferrari versus Hamilton + Mclaren versus Vettel + Red Bull. Stuff made of dreams, I can hardly wait for March!

More than anything, and like many of you, I am waiting to see Schumy back on the track.

+1 to this. Add to it the internal rivalries in each team. Fonso vs Massa, Hami vs Button.

Let the games begin!

[KRf1]

Originally Posted by PAVAN KADAM

Is'nt it 12 Teams and 24 cars.

Have heard about the 13) Sauber Ferrari = But nothing is officially confirmed on the F1 Site

Still Wondering , Why are the Blanks not filled, with 59 days to go.

While some have already started preparing themselves.

Sauber are confirmed for entry in 2010 . They are still called BMW Sauber though . Kamui Kobayashi is a confirmed driver .

[MCR]

Originally Posted by GTO

Mark my words, 2010 is going to make for an epic battle! Schumy + Brawn versus Fonso + Ferrari versus Hamilton + Mclaren versus Vettel + Red Bull. Stuff made of dreams, I can hardly wait for March!

More than anything, and like many of you, I am waiting to see Schumy back on the track.

Defenitely Schumi will heat up F1. But isn't it likely that he be a bit out of touch and will take some time to regain his form, if at all he can to the level of 2005/2006? I feel its like a fresh innings and that too after a big break. So he will begin like any other driver. It all depends on how fast the cars can be driven with such a heavy load of fuel. I will wait for the first testing results of the 2010 season.
Watchout for Sebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso.

[kraft.wagen]

Originally Posted by PAVAN KADAM

Is'nt it 12 Teams and 24 cars.

Have heard about the 13) Sauber Ferrari = But nothing is officially confirmed on the F1 Site

There was a rumour that Kobayashi will be annouced for Sauber F1.
Kobayashi signs for BMW Sauber for 2010
Also no news on the US F1

[Shan2nu]

Hey what about Donnington Park and Laguna Seca. I was hoping the'd have them in the 2010 calender.

Shan2nu

[gomzi]

Originally Posted by GTO

Mark my words, 2010 is going to make for an epic battle! Schumy + Brawn versus Fonso + Ferrari versus Hamilton + Mclaren versus Vettel + Red Bull. Stuff made of dreams, I can hardly wait for March!

More than anything, and like many of you, I am waiting to see Schumy back on the track.

oh yeah! I can't wait for the season to start. Is there any venue where mumbai t-bhpians can view this together on a large screen?? Probably gather at a sports bar or something.
Wot say?

Originally Posted by Shan2nu

Hey what about Donnington Park and Laguna Seca. I was hoping the'd have them in the 2010 calender.

Shan2nu

Laguna Seca. I bet that name gives racers goosebumps.
It'll be awesome to see how the F1 cars handle the corkscrew. I guess we'll have to wait till 2011 or later for it though.

[Cyborg]

Cannot wait for the season to begin too!
The best part advantage or disadvantage to Schumi - it will be a level playing field, this will be a brand new car for everybody with re-fueling banned.
IMO with the natural/raw talent Schumi has - advantage KING SHUMI!!
The guys with the smooth racing style will have an advantage IMO as they will be able to take care of their tyres/make them last longer/better.
What is the qualifying format guys? Any changes, with the new rules?
Cheers!

[kraft.wagen]

Formatted the calendar for better reference


Changes in the Calendar compared to 2009
1) Bahrain GP moves to back to be the season opener.
2) Montreal is back after a year (Schumi has 7 top finishes in this circuit, may be time for 8th )
3) It will be Hockenheim in Germany
4) South Korea will be a new addition, 5.4km track, designed by Hermann Tilke a typical twisty-curvy circuit.
5) Donington Park will not repalce Silverstone.
6) Fuji also fails to replace Suzuka