Formel l

The top racing sports

In 2012 the Formel 1 races begin on March 18th.in Melbourne,Australia. A race in the Formel 1 is called "Grand Prix" At the end of the year there is a Worldchampion.

The next dates of the "Grand Prix" 2012 are:

18. March:Melbourne (Australia)

25. March:Sepang (Malaysia)

15. April:Shanghai (China)

22. April:Manama (Bahrain)

13. May  :Barcelona (Spain)

27. May  :Monte Carlo (Monaco)

10. June :Montreal (Canada)

24.June  :Valencia (Spain)

02. July :Spa (Belgium)

08. July :Silverstone (England)

22. July :Hockenheimring (Germany)

29. July :Budapest (Hungary)

09. Sep. :Monza (Italy)

23. Sep. :Singapur (Singapur)

07. Ok.  :Suzuka (Japan)

14. Ok.  :Yeongam (Südkorea)

28. Ok.  :Greater Noida (Indien)

04. Nov. :Abu Doubai (V.A. Emirate)

18. Nov. :Sao Paulo (brasilien)

25: Nov: :Austin (USA)

At the moment the world champion is Sebastian Vettel. He won the title in 2010 and 2011 at the age of 23 years.

Lots of people wonder whether he wil become it in 2012 too?

In an interview in 2011 Sebastian Vettel told something about himself.

He lives in Switzerland and his private car is Mercedes SL 65.

He doesn't have any expensive hobbies but he likes to buy DVD's.

About cars in the Formel 1:

A racing car can go up to 340 km/h.

The Renault R27 for example,

Is 4.8 m long and 1.8m wide.

Its weight is 605kg it is 95cm high.

--Clara. K. 12:44, 15. Apr. 2012 (CEST)