F1 Returns to USA - F1 Press Release

Austin, Texas, from the east. The Austin skyline by night, Texas. Austin hill country, Texas. The Austin skyline by day, Texas.

Formula One World Championship Limited and Formula One Administration Limited (together, the F1 Commercial Rights Holder) and Full Throttle Productions, LP, promoter of the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix™, announce that a historic agreement has been reached for Austin, Texas to serve as the host city of the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix™ for years 2012 through 2021.

“We are extremely honoured and proud to reach an agreement with the F1 Commercial Rights Holder. We have been diligently working together for several years to bring this great event to Austin, the State of Texas and back to the United States. All parties involved have a great amount of trust and confidence in each other and are committed to establishing the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix™ in Austin, Texas as a prestigious global event,” stated Tavo Hellmund, Managing Partner of Full Throttle Productions, LP.

Bernie Ecclestone, President and CEO of the Formula One Group stated: “For the first time in the history of Formula One in the United States, a world-class facility will be purpose-built to host the event. It was thirty years ago that the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix™ was last held on a purpose-built permanent road course circuit in Watkins Glen, NY (1961-1980), which enjoyed great success. Since then, Formula One has been hosted by Long Beach, Las Vegas, Detroit, Dallas and Phoenix all on temporary street circuits. Indianapolis joined the ranks of host cities in 2000 when they added a road course inside the famed oval. Lewis Hamilton won the last Formula 1 United States Grand Prix™ in 2007, signalling the end to eight years at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. This however, will be the first time a facility is constructed from the ground up specifically for Formula One in the US.”

Mr. Hellmund added: “This is a case of the right timing in the right place. As many Americans know, Austin has earned a reputation as one of the ‘it’ cities in the United States. Austin features that rare combination of ideal geographic location and beauty. Its fine dining, world-renowned hospitality and excellent transportation infrastructure make Austin ideally suited to host and manage an event of this magnitude. Few cities if any in America could rival the connectivity of all the key elements needed for hosting a Formula 1 event as well as Austin. Now, many people around the world will have the opportunity to experience a world-class event, facility and city.”

“We are pleased Texas has the opportunity to be involved with Formula 1 and that an event of this magnitude is coming to Austin,” said Susan Combs, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. “It has been a pleasure working with Full Throttle Productions, LP and Mr. Hellmund on this project. Their tradition of producing successful major events coupled with a thirty year relationship with Mr. Ecclestone has us looking forward to this worldwide event and the benefits it will bring, including local job creation, increased tourism and a significant economic impact added to our state economy. The visibility and prestige of this event will spotlight our state on an international stage.”

Texas Governor Rick Perry conveyed his enthusiasm for the project, explaining “Texas’ relatively strong economy continues to draw both national and international attention and I commend Comptroller Combs for her work in bringing this exciting event to the Lone Star State.”

City of Austin Mayor Lee Leffingwell continued the positive sentiments, adding "The City of Austin will be proud to host this magnificent event and I look forward to welcoming the participants and fans of Formula One to our City."

Full Throttle Productions, LP acknowledges with great appreciation the efforts of all parties involved including Bernie Ecclestone, President and CEO of the Formula One Group, and the local and state officials of Texas.

“It has been a shared vision and monumental task to reach this agreement. We realize that over the last 30 years there have been one or two missing pieces from the previous editions of the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix™. We have a tremendous opportunity at hand to do it right - to feature Austin as the backdrop and produce the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix™ as one of the great sporting events in the world,” stated Hellmund.

In addition to the State of Texas being the 11th strongest economy in the world, it has more Fortune 500 company headquarters than any other state. Key features of Austin include:
- State capital nicknamed ‘Silicon Hills’ for being one of the most important regions in the US for the Technology Industry;
- USA’s 15th largest city and is located 145 miles from Houston (4th largest US city), 70 miles from San Antonio (7th largest US city), and 180 miles from Dallas (8th largest US city), population in this triangle is over 22 million;
- perfectly located geographically for North, South and Central American visitors;
- over 130 daily departing international flights within 180 miles;
- over 250,000 hotel rooms within 180 miles;
- desirable year-round climate, with an average annual temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit (20 Celsius);
- geographically located in the Texas Hill Country, easily the most beautiful city in the State, and considered one of the most in the US;
- hotels/downtown/Formula 1 circuit/airport located within close proximity of each other, which is nearly impossible for any other large city in the US;
- world class night life entertainment along renowned ‘Sixth Street’; and
- large film industry presence - many movies filmed in the area.

Austin’s National Recognition
- Known as “The Live Music Capital of the World”
- Voted “Greenest City in America” (MSN)
- Voted “Least Stressful Large Metro” in the United States (Forbes)
- Voted Top Two “Best Cities” in the United States (Money Magazine)
- Voted Top Three “Hippest Cities” in the United States (Forbes)
- Voted Top Five “Safest Cities” in the United States (Forbes)
- Voted Top Ten “Sports & Fitness Cities” in the USA (Sports Business Journal)

Full Throttle Productions, LP is an Austin, Texas, special event and sports production company that provides event conception, event project management, day of event oversight, staffing and volunteer services, venue planning and logistics support.

More information on the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix™ will be forthcoming shortly. In the meantime, all queries should be directed to info@fullthrottleproductionslp.com.

DTM Race a Barn Burner

Audi did a 1 and 3 Podium Sunday, after the Audi of Martin Tomczyk was DQ'd from 2d when a tire infraction was found in post race inspection. An illegal tire was accidentally fitted on the last pit stop.
There could be an opening on the Abt Sportsline Audi team if you are interested.

Pos Driver Nat Team Laps Time Gap
1. Mattias Ekstrom S Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline 45 1:09:56.290 1:09:56.2
2. Bruno Spengler CDN Mercedes-Benz Bank AMG 45 1:09:59.837 03.547
3. Alexandre Premat F Audi Sport Team Phoenix 45 1:10:00.904 04.614
4. Timo Scheider D Audi Sport Team Abt 45 1:10:01.564 05.274
5. Paul di Resta SCO AMG Mercedes 45 1:10:04.929 08.639
6. Mike Rockenfeller D Audi Sport Team Phoenix 45 1:10:09.102 12.812
7. Gary Paffett GB Salzgitter AMG Mercedes 45 1:10:12.735 16.445
8. Miguel Molina E Audi Sport Rookie Team Abt 45 1:10:13.406 17.116
9. Jamie Green GB Junge Sterne AMG Mercedes 45 1:10:14.672 18.382
10. Susie Stoddart SCO TV-Spielfilm AMG Mercedes 45 1:10:27.331 31.041
11. Maro Engel D GQ AMG Mercedes 45 1:10:44.327 48.037
12. Congfu Cheng CHN stern AMG Mercedes 45 1:10:44.821 48.531
13. David Coulthard GB Deutsche Post AMG Mercedes 38 59:55.144 7 laps
14. Oliver Jarvis GB Audi Sport Team Abt 37 57:37.810 8 laps
15. Markus Winkelhock D Audi Sport Team Rosberg 34 53:17.719 11 laps

DSQ Martin Tomczyk D Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline

FIA GT1 and 3 from Brno, CH

Now this was racing all weekend. And the Live Streaming from the Czech Republic was terrific. SRO and the FIA have done another fine job.
Czech out the results on PlanetLeMans.com or the GT1 and GT3 websites.

Laguan Seca ALMS Round

You can read the results everywhere. What I want to say is 2 fold. LMP was a bore. 7 Lap win? Please. Especially when the field was so thin LMPC cars were 3 and 4.
The GT race was good!
This series needs an infusion of competition or it will soon die. The ALMS people are in denial worse than the Obama administration.

In Regard to Monaco GP and Schumi................

A quote from the Mercedes Team:
'On the final lap of the 2010 Monaco Grand Prix, Mercedes instructed our drivers, Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg, to race from safety car line one until the finish line as permitted under Articles 40.7 and 40.11,' read the statement.

'Mercedes were fully aware of Article 40.13, which states that no overtaking is permitted if the race finishes under safety car conditions. However, we believed that the combination of the race control messages 'Safety car in this lap' and 'Track Clear' and the green flags and lights shown by the marshals after safety car line one, indicated that the race was not finishing under the safety car and all drivers were free to race.

'This opinion appears to have been shared by the majority of the teams with cars in the top ten positions, who also gave their drivers instructions to race to the finish line. It was clear from our discussions with the stewards after the race that they understood the reasons for our interpretation, and acknowledged that this was a new and previously untested situation but ultimately disagreed with our interpretation.

'Mercedes would like to emphasise that we fully support the inclusion of past drivers on the stewards' panel and are completely satisfied that the Monaco Grand Prix stewards acted professionally, impartially and properly in this matter.

'The FIA has agreed to include Article 40.13 on the agenda of the next Sporting Working Group for discussion and to consider the scale of post-race penalties. We believe that the 20-second penalty imposed on Michael to be disproportionate in the circumstances. Whilst we cannot be happy with the outcome, we are pleased that the FIA has recognised the reasons for our interpretation. Therefore, in the best interests of the sport, Mercedes will not be submitting an appeal.'
Probably written with egg on face, IMHO.

Final-24 Hours of the 'Ring

In the final hours the race changed immensely as the #9 Porsche GT3R Hybrid dropped down the rankings along with the Audi R8 LMS's. The Ferrari F 430 made a relentless climb from the start and was rewarded with a podium finish. Great race.


Live Ranking (1 -15)
Pos. Nr. Marke Runde Zeit
1 25 BMW M3 GT2 154 12:17.344
2 43 Ferrari F 430 GTC 154 9:33.019
3 97 Audi R8 LMS 153 9:32.691
4 76 BMW Z4 GT3 152 10:37.803
5 102 Audi R8 LMS 152 10:51.149
6 20 Porsche GT3 Cup S 151 9:27.493
7 26 BMW M3 GT2 150 10:52.452
8 18 Porsche GT3 Cup S 150 10:41.858
9 69 BMW Z4 GT3 149 10:04.650
10 35 Porsche 997 GT3 Cup 148 10:05.529
11 14 Porsche 997 GT3 Cup 147 9:51.098
12 44 Nissan Z 33 145 10:15.261
13 11 Porsche GT3 RS 145 9:56.683
14 33 Porsche GT3 Cup 145 10:01.348
15 133 Audi TTS 144 10:13.279

Live Ranking (16 - 30)
Pos. Nr. Marke Runde Zeit
16 117 Volkswagen Scirocco GT24-CNG 143 11:21.086
17 9 Porsche GT3 R Hybrid 142 8:45.243
18 28 Porsche 997 Cup 142 11:53.099
19 50 Lexus LF-A 142 13:47.310
20 142 Opel Astra OPC 141 11:04.473
21 88 Porsche GT3 Cup S 141 9:46.524
22 169 BMW Z4 Coupe 140 14:34.092
23 141 Opel Astra OPC 140 11:04.216
24 70 Audi RS 4 140 10:57.487
25 137 Subaru GRB 139 10:06.699
26 96 BMW M3 GT4 139 11:44.227
27 106 BMW E 46 GTR 137 13:56.987
28 61 Aston Martin Vantage V8 137 11:14.500
29 48 Porsche 997 137 11:08.376
30 42 Porsche 997 GT3 Cup 137 9:50.002
31 158 Honda S 2000 136 10:42.297

Imprint

Results of the Spa 1000Km

A very eventful race including a electrical power outage to the track, which red flagged the race for a time
Great fun to listen to on RadioLemans.

Pos Num Class Drivers Team Car Laps Gap
1. 3 LM P1 P.Lamy, S.Bourdais S.Pagenaud Team Peugeot Total Peugeot 908 HDi-FAP 139 -
2. 2 LM P1 F.Montagny, S.Sarrazin, N.Minassian Team Peugeot Total Peugeot 908 HDi-FAP 139 1:08.308
3. 7 LM P1 D.Capello, T.Kristensen, A.McNish Audi Sport Team Joest Audi R15 TDI 139 1:26.215
4. 1 LM P1 M.Gene, A.Wurz, A.Davidson Team Peugeot Total Peugeot 908 HDi-FAP 138 -
5. 9 LM P1 T.Bernhard, R.Dumas, M.Rockenfeller Audi Sport North America Audi R15 TDI 137 -
6. 40 LM P2 M.Amaral, O.Pla Quifel-ASM Team Ginetta-Zytek 09S 130 -
7. 25 LM P2 T.Erdos, M.Newton, A.Wallace RML Lola HPD Coupe 130 1:03.735
8. 35 LM P2 R.Hein, G.Moreau Oak Racing Pescarolo Judd 129 -
9. 24 LM P2 M.Lahaye, J.Nicolet Oak Racing Pescarolo Judd 128 -
10. 30 LM P2 F.Geri, A.Piccini, G.Piccini Racing Box Lola B09 Coupe Judd 128 0:08.738
11. 13 LM P1 A.Belicchi, J-C.Boullion Rebellion Racing Lola B10/60 Coupe Rebelli 127 -
12. 8 LM P1 M.Fassler, A.Lotterer, B.Treluyer Audi Sport Team Joest Audi R15 TDI 126 -
13. 008 LM P1 P.Ragues, F.Mailleux, V.Ickx Signature Plus Lola Aston Martin 125 -
14. 47 LM P2 S.Zacchia, L.Moro, W.Kaufmann Hope Polevision Racing Formula Le Mans 124 -
15. 77 LM GT2 M.Lieb, R.Lietz Team Felbermayr Proton Porsche 997 GT3 RSR 124 0:39.225
16. 36 LM P2 J.Schell, J-C. Metz, F.Da Rocha Pegasus Racing Courage-Oreca LC75 AER 123 -
17. 70 LM GT1 B.Leinders, M.Palttala, E.De Donker Marc VDS Racing Team Ford GT 123 0:09.214
18. 45 LM P2 D.Kraihamer, N.De Crem, B.Delhez Boutsen Energy Racing Formula le Mans Oreca 09 123 0:54.455
19. 96 LM GT2 G.Bruni, J.Melo AF Corse Ferrari F430 GT 123 1:34.186
20. 95 LM GT2 G.Fisichella, T.Vilander, J.Alesi AF Corse Ferrari F430 GT 123 1:34.951
21. 79 LM GT2 A.Priaulx, D.Muller, A.Farfus BMW Team Schnitzer BMW M3 123 1:35.668
22. 76 LM GT2 R.Narac, P.Pilet IMSA Performance Matmut Porsche 997 GT3 RSR 123 1:44.813
23. 60 LM GT1 T.Mutsch, J.Hirschi, M.Beche Matech Competition Ford GT 123 1:56.846
24. 91 LM GT2 A.Kirkaldy, T.Mullen CRS Racing Ferrari F430 GT 122 -
25. 85 LM GT2 P.Dumberck, T.Coronel Spyker Squadron Spyker C8 Laviolette GT2- 121 -
26. 88 LM GT2 M.Ragginger, C.Ried, P.Long Team Felbermayr Proton Porsche 997 GT3 RSR 121 0:06.946
27. 75 LM GT2 M.Holzer, R.Westbrook Prospeed Competition Porsche 997 GT3 RSR 121 0:07.821
28. 61 LM GT1 C.Allemann, R.Frey, Y.Zimmer Matech Competition Ford GT 121 0:33.136
29. 89 LM GT2 D.Farnbacher, A.Simonsen Hankook Team Farnbacher Ferrari F430 GT 121 1:19.221
30. 94 LM GT2 L.Perez Companc, M.Russo AF Corse Ferrari F430 GT 120 -
31. 50 LM GT1 G.Gardel, P.Goueslard, F.Rees Larbre Competition Saleen S7-R 120 0:09.040
32. 72 LM GT1 J.Jousse, S.Gregoire, D.Hart Luc Alphand Aventures Corvette C6.R 120 0:16.299
33. 66 LM GT1 J.Schroyen, C.Van Dam, A.Lacko Atlas FX-Team FS Saleen S7-R 120 1:12.243
34. 78 LM GT2 J.Muller, D.Werner, U.Alzen BMW Team Schnitzer BMW M3 120 1:57.568
35. 98 LM GT2 P.Von Splunteren, N.Hommerson, L.Machiels Prospeed Competition Porsche 997 GT3 RSR 119 -
36. 46 LM P2 P.Kutemann, M.Basso, J.Hartshorne JMB Racing Formula Le Mans Oreca 09 117 -
37. 93 LM GT2 P.Daniels, O.Slingerland, N.Lanik JWA Racing Porsche 997 GT3 RSR 116 -
38. 90 LM GT2 P.Ehret, P.Quaife, P.Kaffer CRS Racing Ferrari F430 GT 105 -
39. 27 LM P2 M.Frey, R.Meichtry, P.Bruneau Race Performance Radical SR9 Judd 103 -
40. 92 LM GT2 R.Bell, D.Turner JMW Motorsport Aston Martin V8 Vantage 86 -
41. 52 LM GT1 T.Enge, C.Nygaard, P.Kox Young Driver AMR Aston Martin DBR9 82 -
42. 39 LM P2 J.De Pourtales, H.Noda, J.Kennard KSM Lola B08/47 Judd 77 -
43. 42 LM P2 N.Leventis, D.Watts, J.Kane Strakka Racing HPD ARX 01 69 -
44. 49 LM P2 D.Toulemonde, D.Zollinger, R.Zampatti Applewood Seven Formula Le Mans Oreca 09 67 -
45. 12 LM P1 N.Prost, N.Jani Rebellion Racing Lola B10/60 Coupe Rebelli 65 -
46. 48 LM P2 C.Pillon, V.Capillaire Hope Polevision Racing Formula Le Mans 30 -
47. 43 LM P2 A.Barlesi, A.Cicognani, G.Chalandon Dams Formula Le Mans Oreca 09 23 -
48. 41 LM P2 K.Ojjeh, T.Greaves, T-C.Ebbesvik Team Bruichladdich Ginetta-Zytek 09S 15 -
49. 4 LM P1 O.Panis, N.Lapierre, L.Duval Team Oreca Matmut Peugeot 908 HDi FAP 4 -

Qualifying-1000 Km of Spa- LeMans Series

POS # CAR & DRIVERS TIME GAP

1. 3 LM P1 P.Lamy, S.Bourdais S.Pagenaud Team Peugeot Total Peugeot 908 HDi-FAP 1:57.884

2. 9 LM P1 T.Bernhard, R.Dumas, M.Rockenfeller Audi Sport North America Audi R15 TDI 1:58.519 0.635 0.635

3. 2 LM P1 F.Montagny, S.Sarrazin Team Peugeot Total Peugeot 908 HDi-FAP 1:59.421 0.902 1.537

4. 4 LM P1 O.Panis, N.Lapierre, L.Duval Team Oreca Matmut Peugeot 908 HDi FAP 1:59.623 0.202 1.739

5. 8 LM P1 M.Fassler, A.Lotterer, B.Treluyer Audi Sport Team Joest Audi R15 TDI 1:59.707 0.084 1.823

6. 7 LM P1 D.Capello, T.Kristensen, A.McNish Audi Sport Team Joest Audi R15 TDI 1:59.795 0.088 1.911

7. 1 LM P1 M.Gene, A.Wurz, A.Davidson Team Peugeot Total Peugeot 908 HDi-FAP 1:59.989 0.194 2.105

8. 008 LM P1 P.Ragues, F.Mailleux, V.Ickx Signature Plus Lola Aston Martin 2:02.413 2.424 4.529

9. 12 LM P1 N.Prost, N.Jani Rebellion Racing Lola B10/60 Coupe Rebellion 2:02.845 0.432 4.961

10. 42 LM P2 N.Leventis, D.Watts, J.Kane Strakka Racing HPD ARX 01 2:03.135 0.290 5.251

11. 13 LM P1 A.Belicchi, J-C.Boullion Rebellion Racing Lola B10/60 Coupe Rebellion 2:03.143 0.008 5.259

12. 25 LM P2 T.Erdos, M.Newton, A.Wallace RML Lola HPD Coupe 2:05.681 2.538 7.797

13. 24 LM P2 M.Lahaye, J.Nicolet Oak Racing Pescarolo Judd 2:07.159 1.478 9.275

14. 40 LM P2 M.Amaral, O.Pla Quifel-ASM Team Ginetta-Zytek 09S 2:07.342 0.183 9.458

15. 29 LM P2 F.Francioni, L.Pirri Racing Box Lola B09 Coupe Judd 2:08.309 0.967 10.425

16. 30 LM P2 F.Geri, A.Piccini, G.Piccini Racing Box Lola B09 Coupe Judd 2:08.398 0.089 10.514

17. 35 LM P2 R.Hein, G.Moreau Oak Racing Pescarolo Judd 2:09.104 0.706 11.220

18. 39 LM P2 J.De Pourtales, H.Noda, J.Kennard KSM Lola B08/47 Judd 2:09.795 0.691 11.911

19. 48 LM P2 C.Pillon, V.Capillaire Hope Polevision Racing Formula Le Mans 2:13.743 3.948 15.859

20. 27 LM P2 M.Frey, R.Meichtry, P.Bruneau Race Performance Radical SR9 Judd 2:13.912 0.169 16.028

21. 45 LM P2 D.Kraihamer, N.De Crem, B.Delhez Boutsen Energy Racing Formula le Mans Oreca 09 2:14.278 0.366 16.394

22. 49 LM P2 D.Toulemonde, D.Zollinger, R.Zampatti Applewood Seven Formula Le Mans Oreca 09 2:14.284 0.006 16.400

23. 47 LM P2 S.Zacchia, L.Moro, W.Kaufmann Hope Polevision Racing Formula Le Mans 2:15.611 1.327 17.727

24. 36 LM P2 J.Schell, J-C. Metz, F.Da Rocha Pegasus Racing Courage-Oreca LC75 AER 2:16.832 1.221 18.948

25. 70 LM GT1 B.Leinders, M.Palttala, E.De Donker Marc VDS Racing Team Ford GT 2:17.316 0.484 19.432

26. 43 LM P2 A.Barlesi, A.Cicognani, G.Chalandon Dams Formula Le Mans Oreca 09 2:17.345 0.029 19.461

27. 60 LM GT1 T.Mutsch, J.Hirschi, M.Beche Matech Competition Ford GT 2:18.730 1.385 20.846

28. 72 LM GT1 J.Jousse, S.Gregoire, D.Hart Luc Alphand Aventures Corvette C6.R 2:19.377 0.647 21.493

29. 52 LM GT1 T.Enge, C.Nygaard, P.Kox Young Driver AMR Aston Martin DBR9 2:19.595 0.218 21.711

30. 96 LM GT2 G.Bruni, J.Melo AF Corse Ferrari F430 GT 2:20.336 0.741 22.452 31. 77 LM GT2 M.Lieb, R.Lietz Team Felbermayr Proton Porsche 997 GT3 RSR 2:20.416 0.080 22.532

32. 91 LM GT2 A.Kirkaldy, T.Mullen CRS Racing Ferrari F430 GT 2:20.811 0.395 22.927

33. 94 LM GT2 L.Perez Companc, M.Russo AF Corse Ferrari F430 GT 2:20.941 0.130 23.057

34. 90 LM GT2 P.Ehret, P.Quaife, P.Kaffer CRS Racing Ferrari F430 GT 2:21.095 0.154 23.211

35. 66 LM GT1 J.Schroyen, C.Van Dam, A.Lacko Atlas FX-Team FS Saleen S7-R 2:21.110 0.015 23.226

36. 88 LM GT2 M.Ragginger, C.Ried, P.Long Team Felbermayr Proton Porsche 997 GT3 RSR 2:21.173 0.063 23.289

37. 78 LM GT2 J.Muller, D.Werner, U.Alzen BMW Team Schnitzer BMW M3 2:21.257 0.084 23.373

38. 76 LM GT2 R.Narac, P.Pilet IMSA Performance Matmut Porsche 997 GT3 RSR 2:21.328 0.071 23.444

39. 75 LM GT2 M.Holzer, R.Westbrook Prospeed Competition Porsche 997 GT3 RSR 2:21.403 0.075 23.519

40. 92 LM GT2 R.Bell, D.Turner JMW Motorsport Aston Martin V8 Vantage 2:21.420 0.017 23.536

41. 61 LM GT1 C.Allemann, R.Frey, Y.Zimmer Matech Competition Ford GT 2:21.422 0.002 23.538

42. 79 LM GT2 A.Priaulx, D.Muller, A.Farfus BMW Team Schnitzer BMW M3 2:21.509 0.087 23.625

43. 85 LM GT2 P.Dumberck, T.Coronel Spyker Squadron Spyker C8 Laviolette GT2-R 2:21.564 0.055 23.680

44. 95 LM GT2 G.Fisichella, T.Vilander, J.Alesi AF Corse Ferrari F430 GT 2:21.750 0.186 23.866

45. 89 LM GT2 D.Farnbacher, A.Simonsen Hankook Team Farnbacher Ferrari F430 GT 2:21.752 0.002 23.868

46. 50 LM GT1 G.Gardel, P.Goueslard, F.Rees Larbre Competition Saleen S7-R 2:21.918 0.166 24.034

47. 46 LM P2 P.Kutemann, M.Basso, J.Hartshorne JMB Racing Formula Le Mans Oreca 09 2:24.505 2.587 26.621

48. 98 LM GT2 P.Von Splunteren, N.Hommerson, L.Machi Prospeed Competition Porsche 997 GT3 RSR 2:25.468 0.963 27.584

49. 93 LM GT2 P.Daniels, O.Slingerland, N.Lanik JWA Racing Porsche 997 GT3 RSR 2:25.607 0.139 27.723

50. 41 LM P2 K.Ojjeh, T.Greaves, T-C.Ebbesvik Team Bruichladdich Ginetta-Zytek 09S 59:59.999 57:34.39 58:02.11

Final Results for the FIA GT1 Round at Silverstone

After the #7 Young Driver Aston Martin DBR9 was disqualified at scrutineering (an underside plank violation) and a 15 second penalty for a pit violation by the Hexis AM DBR9, here are the final results.
5 manufacturers in the top 10! The Matech Ford GT team still holds the lead in points for the drivers after 2 races. The Phoenix/Carsport Corvette Team hold the team standings by 7 points.

1 22 GT1 Hughes / Campbell-Walter Nissan GT – R
2 9 GT1 Makowiecki / Accary Aston Martin DB9
3 25 GT1 Menten / Kechele Lamborghini Murcielago 670 R-S
4 34 GT1 Bobbi / Longin Maserati MC12
5 8 GT1 Mücke / Nygaard Aston Martin DB9
6 33 GT1 Margaritis / Heger Maserati MC12
7 1 GT1 Bertolini / Bartels Maserati MC12
8 40 GT1 Leinders / Martin Ford GT Matech
9 4 GT1 Ara / Nilsson Nissan GT – R
10 41 GT1 Palttala / Kuppens Ford GT Matech
11 11 GT1 Maassen / Armindo Corvette Z06
12 38 GT1 Schwager / Pastorelli Lamborghini Murcielago 670 R-S
13 10 GT1 Hirschi / Piccione Aston Martin DB9
14 12 GT1 Gavin / Kuismanen Corvette Z06
15 2 GT1 Bernoldi / Ramos Maserati MC12
16 24 GT1 Kox / Haase Lamborghini Murcielago 670 R-S
17 3 GT1 Wendlinger / Moser Nissan GT – R
18 13 GT1 Zuber / Hennerici Corvette Z06
19 23 GT1 Krumm / Dumbreck Nissan GT – R
20 14 GT1 Hezemans / Kumpen Corvette Z06
21 37 GT1 Bouchut / Basseng Lamborghini Murcielago 670 R-S