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Round nine of the 2009 Formula One calendar takes place at the Nürburgring circuit in Germany. The circuit, which was originally known as the Nordschleife, is located in the Eifel region of Germany and is 60 kilometres north-west of Koblenz and 90 kilometres south-west of Cologne. Alternating with the Hockenheim circuit, the last event at the Nürburgring track took place in 2007.
The modern Nürburgring circuit has a mix of high and low-speed corners with heavy braking areas. The characteristics of the Nürburgring track mean the cars have a tendency to understeer. Drivers will be challenged to achieve the correct aero balance and the circuit’s slow and medium speed corners will require strong measures of downforce. The track offers good levels of grip which will allow teams to run soft tyre compounds.The track features a fast section where drivers can reach speeds of up to 300 km/h and two short straights. About 60 percent of the track is run under full throttle and it is especially demanding for the aerodynamic efficiency of the car, as well as the engine.
CHANGES TO THE CIRCUIT SINCE 2007
- There are no significant changes to the circuit since 2007.
NÜRBURGRING CIRCUIT – INTERESTING FACTS
- Over 340 highly trained volunteer track side marshals will be on duty at the circuit. 19 scrutineers and 39 medical staff will also participate in the event.
- The circuit’s fastest corners are turn 5 at 190 km/h, turn 8 with 240 km/h and turn 9 with 250 km/h.
- The circuit’s new grandstand will provide space for 5,000 additional spectators. The Nüburgring circuit also features a new state of the art event centre, a theme park and a covered all-weather boulevard which is home to a TV and radio studio and the largest interactive video wall in the world totalling 48 metres in length.
- The Ring Arena, a new air-conditioned facility that can seat upwards of 3,000 people, will feature a world championship boxing match on the Saturday of the Grand Prix weekend.
Circuit data
Length of lap: 5.148km
Offset: 0.017km
Total number of race laps: 60
Total race distance: 308.863 km
Speed limits in the pit lane: 60km/h during practice sessions; 100km/h during race
Formula One time table
Friday
Practice Session 1: 10.00 – 11.30 hrs
Practice Session 2: 14.00 – 15.30 hrs
Saturday
Practice Session 3: 11.00 – 12.00 hrs
Qualifying: 14.00 – 15.00 hrs
Sunday
Race : 14.00 hrs
The 2009 German Grand Prix Thread
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