The waiting is almost over and a new F1 season is upon us. To make sure you're up to speed with all the changes to Formula 1 in 2009, Sidepodcast catches up with the drivers and the engineers for the full low-down on what to expect this year.
Formula One is already marching headlong into the 2009 season, but before it gets there, Sidepodcast takes one final look back at the events that shaped 2008.
And so it is, the final race of the 2008 season. This championship has simply flown by and now it all comes down to this final weekend in Brazil.
The penultimate round of the 2008 Formula 1 season beckons, and it could hardly be closer at the front. With three drivers still in contention for the WDC crown, Sidepodcast takes a look at the current state of play as another dramatic championship draws to a close.
Formula 1 continues its relentless tour around the globe, this weekend taking in the sights and sounds of Japan. Fuji Speedway is the destination and while it's not a classic venue by any stretch, the scintillating battle for the title means there could be more to this weekend than meets the eye.
Although it hasn't been widely reported, and while certain factions of the racing community are keen to keep it hush hush, Formula One may be about to happen upon its very first night race.
Formula 1 is set for one last hurrah in Europe, before departing for the four long haul races that will see the 2008 championship out. The destination for this last stand also happens to be the fastest track on the calendar.
The perfect antidote for a Valencian procession has to be a blast through the Ardennes Forest, and Formula One delivers this and more as the teams arrive at the Circuit de Spa Francorchamps for the Belgium Grand Prix.
For the second time this year F1 goes street racing and this time it's through the twists and turns around the port of Valencia.
Last year's Hungarian Grand Prix turned out to be something of a controversial affair, but what does this years race have in store?
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