The 2009 GP2 Series takes to the streets of Monte Carlo this weekend

This  weekend  marks  the  second  round  of  the  2009  GP2  Series  season,  which  takes  place  in Monaco,  a  low-grip,  bumpy  street  circuit  considered  as  the  most  prestigious  challenge  of  the championship by both racers and fans alike. Drivers have no margin for error on the twisty streets of the Principality, and their concentration levels are pushed to the limit from the first minute of free practice until the flag drops at the end of the sprint race.

Two  weeks  ago  in  Barcelona  the  new  GP2  season  kicked  off  in  style  with  Barwa’s  Romain Grosjean  scoring  eighteen  points  after  claiming  pole  position  along  with  a  win,  a  podium  and  a fastest lap, while Edoardo Mortara made sure that his name would be remembered by and claimed his  first  GP2  win  in  the  sprint  race. 

The  young  Italian  currently  stands  second  in  the  drivers’ championship with ten points, with Jérôme d’Ambrosio on the same score: the Dams’ sophomore continued his impressive GP2 Asia Series form by opening the new season with two podiums. But  now  all  eyes  and  focus  are  focused  on  Monaco. 

This  venue  is  often  considered  to  be  the personal property of ART’s Pastor Maldonado, who won the GP2 race here in 2007 and snatched pole  position  again  in  2008  but  just  failed  to  repeat  the  win.  This  year  he  has  every  intention  to shine once more in the streets of Monte-Carlo, but twenty-five other drivers, all hungry for the win and glory, have no intention of letting him have his moment in the sun.

Schedule

Thursday 21st May 12.00 – 12.30

Practice 16.15 – 16.45 Qualifying

Friday 22nd May 11.15 Race 1

Saturday 23rd May 16.00 Race 2