Highlights
Despite the strict governing of the sporting regulations and many of the same tracks being used for Grands Prix, no two races really resemble each other. Return here for the highlights of the races, to see how a race really stood out from another one.
Longest Lasting Qualifying Session in Formula 1
It was the longest qualifying session in the history of the sport, and it came at a critical time - as the title fight was being decided in the penultimate race of the 2009 championship in Brazil.
It was the longest qualifying session in the history of the sport, and it came at a critical time - as the title fight was being decided in the penultimate race of the 2009 championship in Brazil.
Vettel Reignites the Championship Battle
It may go down in history as the crucial race of 2009 as Sebastian Vettel won the Japanese Grand Prix and Jenson Button finished only eighth. Vettel reignited his championship hopes by coming to within 16 points of the series leader with two races left.
It may go down in history as the crucial race of 2009 as Sebastian Vettel won the Japanese Grand Prix and Jenson Button finished only eighth. Vettel reignited his championship hopes by coming to within 16 points of the series leader with two races left.
Adrian Sutil's Bad Luck in the Points
For the second time in his Formula 1 career Adrian Sutil drove his Force India car through a rainy race to a high points scoring position, only to lose it all in the final laps. After Monaco 2008 came China 2009. Here's a look at one of the big stories of the race.
For the second time in his Formula 1 career Adrian Sutil drove his Force India car through a rainy race to a high points scoring position, only to lose it all in the final laps. After Monaco 2008 came China 2009. Here's a look at one of the big stories of the race.
Vijay Mallya Discusses the Monaco Grand Prix of 2008
Vijay Mallya discusses the Force India Formula 1 team's results at the 2008 Monaco Grand Prix.
Vijay Mallya discusses the Force India Formula 1 team's results at the 2008 Monaco Grand Prix.
Sebastien Bourdais Makes Great Former Champ Car Star Debut in F1
Sebastien Bourdais had the best result since Jacques Villeneuve of any former Champ Car champion to join Formula 1. For the four-time Champ Car record holder it was a fitting start to his new career in F1 with the Toro Rosso team. But since Toro Rosso is also one of the slowest teams, it was simply astounding.
Sebastien Bourdais had the best result since Jacques Villeneuve of any former Champ Car champion to join Formula 1. For the four-time Champ Car record holder it was a fitting start to his new career in F1 with the Toro Rosso team. But since Toro Rosso is also one of the slowest teams, it was simply astounding.
Race Facts and Incidents from Grandprix.com
After each race Grandprix.com publishes an excellent lap-by-lap account of the highlights of each F1 race. This used to be the official source published by the International Automobile Federation, but in recent years it is exclusive material belonging to the Grandprix.com web site.
After each race Grandprix.com publishes an excellent lap-by-lap account of the highlights of each F1 race. This used to be the official source published by the International Automobile Federation, but in recent years it is exclusive material belonging to the Grandprix.com web site.