2008 Recap
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Final Standings: 2008
Constructors' Championship
- Scuderia Modificata: 623
- Red Bull Racers: 622
- Clingfilm Rockets: 601
- Scuderia Globex: 530
- The Backmarker!: 527
- Dallas Diva Racing: 496
- Lena Tecnologia: 481
- Team BRR: 472
- SSX Racing: 465
- Smokey Racing Technology: 463
- Chencho & Cuco Racing Beat: 452
- Red Bull F1: 452
- SSX Racing Developmental: 446
- F1 Galizia: 415
- Smokin' Snakes: 394
- DC's CrazyCaz: 337
Drivers' Championship
- Scuderia Modificata: 131
- Red Bull Racers: 122
- Clingfilm Rockets: 120
- The Backmarker!: 93
- SSX Racing: 81
- Team BRR: 76
- Scuderia Globex: 73
- Chencho & Cuco Racing Beat: 72
- Lena Tecnologia: 67
- Red Bull F1: 61
- Smokey Racing Technology: 54
- Dallas Diva Racing: 45
- Smokin' Snakes: 43
- F1Galizia: 43
- DC's CrazyCaz: 32
- SSX Racing Developmental: 31
FORMULA 1 GRANDE PREMIO DO BRASIL 2008 Results
A rainy race results in 5 teams on the podium for the second week in the row. The tightest iFGP Constructor Championship battle is finally settled by 1 point!
- Results: 18 GRANDE PREMIO DO BRASIL 2008 (Sao Paulo) 31 Oct - 02 Nov
- Standings: 2008 Standings
Congratulations to Red Bull Racers for the win, and to Scuderia Modificata, Chencho & Cuco Racing Beat, TheBackmarker! and Smokey Racing Technology for filling out the podium
2008 FORMULA 1 SINOPEC CHINESE GRAND PRIX Results
A tight race results in 5 teams on the podium and 14 in the points. Both the iFGP constructor and driver championships will come down to a final battle in Brazil!
- Results: 17 SINOPEC CHINESE GRAND PRIX (Shanghai) 17 - 19 Oct
- Standings: 2008 Standings
Congrats to Clingfilm Rockets and Red Bull Racers for the matching victories, and to Scuderia Modificata, The Backmarker! and Chencho & Cuco Racing Beat for filling out the podium.
2008 FORMULA 1 FUJI TELEVISION JAPANESE GRAND PRIX Results
It's late in the season, and things are not going to plan for some of the powerhouse teams. Does this mark a shift in power within the iFGP?
- Results: 16 FUJI TELEVISION JAPANESE GRAND PRIX (Fuji Speedway) 10 - 12 Oct
- Standings: 2008 Standings
Congratulations to F1Galizia for the maiden victory, and to Smokey Racing Technology, Red Bull Racers and Smokin' Snakes for filling out the podium
2008 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX Results
Singapore, street course, safety cars -- and the results reflect all that implies.
- Results: 15 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX (Singapore) 26 - 28 Sep
- Standings: 2008 Standings
Congratulations to Smokin' Snakes for the victory and to F1Galizia and TeamBRR for filling out the podium.
GRAN PREMIO SANTANDER D'ITALIA 2008 Results
Rain in Monza always makes a race interesting -- this year, it made the race historical.
- Results: 14 GRAN PREMIO SANTANDER D'ITALIA 2008 (Monza) 12 - 14 Sep
- Standings: 2008 Standings
Congratulations to Smokin'Snakes for their first victory, and to F1 Galizia, Red Bull F1, and Scuderia Globex for filling out the podium.
ING BELGIAN GRAND PRIX Results
There's an old saying: "Don't trust everything you hear, and only half of what you see." The FIA again shows why that statement is true in Belgium. The IFGP field was very tight, with 15 of 16 teams in the points!
- Results: 13 ING BELGIAN GRAND PRIX (Spa-Francorchamps) 05 - 07 Sep
- Standings: 2008 Standings
Congratulations to the Red Bull Racers for the victory, and to ClingFilm Rockets, Scuderia Modificata, SSX Racing, and Red Bull F1 for filling out the podium.
2008 FORMULA 1 TELEFONICA GRAND PRIX OF EUROPE Results
A tight circuit results in a tight fantasy field, with five teams sharing the top three steps of the podium
- Results: 12 GRAND PRIX OF EUROPE (Valencia) 22 - 24 Aug
- Standings: 2008 Standings
Congratulations to ClingFilm Rockets for the victory, and to SSX Racing, Scuderia Modificata, Team BRR and Red Bull Racers for filling out the podium.
FORMULA 1 ING MAGYAR NAGYDIJ 2008 Results
Proof positive that no race is over until the flag waves, the Hungarian GP shuffles the league standings once again.
- Results: 11 ING MAGYAR NAGYDIJ 2008 (Budapest) 01 - 03 Aug
- Standings: 2008 Standings
Congratulations to ClingFilm Rockets for the win, and to Lena Tecnologia and Team BRR for filling out the podium.
GROSSER PREIS SANTANDER VON DEUTSCHLAND Results
Is it better to be lucky than good? At Hockenheim, lucky and good battled down to the last few laps.
- Results: 10 GROSSER PREIS SANTANDER VON DEUTSCHLAND 2008 (Hockenheim) 18 - 20 Jul
- Standings: 2008 Standings
Congratulations to Scuderia Modificata for the victory, and to The Clingfilm Rockets, Team BRR and SSX Racing for filling out the podium.
SANTANDER BRITISH GRAND PRIX Results
Summer in England -- it must be raining. The weather shakes up the expected finishing order, and a team takes its first podium finish.
- Results: 09 SANTANDER BRITISH GRAND PRIX (Silverstone) 04 - 06 Jul
- Standings: 2008 Standings
Congratulations to Team BRR for the victory, and to Scuderia Modificata, Red Bull F1, and The Clingfilm Rockets for filling out the podium.
GRAN PRIX DE FRANCE Results
The fallout from Canada continues, a surprise podium, and a graphic example of why one should not necessarily use the lowest bidder to build engine parts -- there was more going on in the French GP than meets the eye.
- Results: 08 GRAND PRIX DE FRANCE 2008 (Magny-Cours) 20 - 22 Jun
- Standings: 2008 Standings
Congratulations to Red Bull Racers for yet another victory, and to The Backmarker!, Chencho & Cuco Racing Beat, and Lena Tecnologia for filling out the podium
GRAND PRIX DU CANADA results
Crumbling asphalt, safety cars and red means STOP -- The Candian GP was full of drama, and that drama resulted very interesting results for the fantasy league.
- Results: 07 GRAND PRIX DU CANADA 2008 (Montreal) 06 - 08 Jun
- Standings: 2008 Standings
Congratulations to Scuderia Globex for the victory, and to F1Galizia, Red Bull Racers, and Dc'sCrazyCaz for filling out the podium
GRAND PRIX DE MONACO results
A rainy race in Monaco means that Sunday actually matters for once. The standings shuffle as we see some new teams break to the front of the field.
- Results: 06 GRAND PRIX DE MONACO 2008 (Monte Carlo) 22 - 25 May
- Standings: 2008 Standings
Congratulations to SSX Racing for the victory, and to Scuderia Modificata and The Clingfilm Rockets for filling out the podium
PETROL OFISI TURKISH GRAND PRIX results
A winning streak continues, and a tight cluster of teams results in a lot of teams in the points this week. This season seems to be about having the unusual drivers in the quiver. It's the only way to break free of the pack.
- Results: 05 PETROL OFISI TURKISH GRAND PRIX (Istanbul) 09 - 11 May
- Standings: 2008 Standings
Congratulations to Red Bull Racers for the three-peat win, and to Scuderia Modificata and The Backmarkers! for filling out the podium
GRAN PREMIO DE ESPANA TELEFONICA results
One team's sweep tactic led to the top step in Barcelona, soundly smashing the competition. Test drivers again made a dramatic difference in the final standings, helping a rookie team topple an established team from the podium.
- Results: 04 GRAN PREMIO DE ESPANA TELEFONICA 2008 (Catalunya) 25 - 27 Apr
- Standings: 2008 Standings
Congratulations to Red Bull Racers for the win, and to The Backmarkers! and Chencho & Cuco Racing Beat for filling out the podium
GULF AIR BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX Results
Bahrain shuffled the standings again, with a tie atop the podium and rookie teams showing very well. Some favorite drivers didn't perform as expected, and others far beyond expectation.
- Results: 03 GULF AIR BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX (Bahrain) 04 - 06 Apr
- Standings: 2008 Standings
Congratulations to The Backmarker! and Red Bull Racers for their shared victory, and to Chencho & Cuco Racing Beat and Scuderia Globex for filling out the podium.
PETRONAS MALAYSIAN GRAND PRIX Results
Competition was very even in the second race, resulting in 14 of 16 teams scoring driver points. The test drivers came into play also, changing the standings the very first week they were available. Looks like a very tight season ahead.
- Results: 02 PETRONAS MALAYSIAN GRAND PRIX (Kuala Lumpur) 21 - 23 Mar
- Standings: 2008 Standings
Congratulations to Scuderia Modificata for the victory; Scuderia Globex and The Backmarker! fill out the podium.
ING AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX Results
A highly chaotic first round results in some unusual placements and a shake up of the establishment in the IFGP team pecking orders. Is this the harbinger of up-and-coming changes, or just first week jitters?
- Results: 01 ING AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX (Melbourne) 14 - 16 Mar
- Standings: 2008 Standings
Congratulations to Team BRR for the victory; Scuderia Modificata and SSX Racing fill out the podium.
Launch Week Continues!
Welcome back TeamBRR
"Currently with The Backmarker! on the beach"
The official lineup for the team can be viewed at TeamBRR Lineup
Welcome back TheBackmarker!
The Backmarker! is another original team in the series, and should put up a serious effort. Currently all the league office has received is the following: "On the beach's of St. John, St. Thomas, Jost Van Dyke, Tortolla, and the Virgin Gorda."
Can't argue with that....
The official lineup for the team can be viewed at The Backmarker! Lineup
Welcome back Smokey Racing Technology
Smokey Racing Technology is one of the original members of the league. They currently run teams in F1, GP2, and Le Mans. The team has several facilities worldwide but it's main technical center is at the Circuit De La Sarthe in Le Mans, France.
Since it's inception in 2000 the team has strived to help the sport grow and has vowed to enter teams in any league sanctioned by the IFGP. Remaining competitive with resources spread so thin is a hard task but the team has managed to stay near the top in every category.
The official lineup for the team can be viewed at Smokey Racing Technology Lineup
Welcome back Dallas Diva Racing
Dallas Diva Racing is pleased to announce their participation in the 2008 IFGP seasons. The team is working hard on their F1 program and focusing more attention on defending their 2007 Le Mans Championship. Taking a break from her scrapbooking the team owner Linda had this to say " We are ready for the season.....can I go now ?"
The official lineup for the team can be viewed at Dallas Diva Racing Lineup
Welcome back SSX Racing
SSX Racing is one of the most honored teams in the IFGP having won both the F1 championship in 2004, and the GP2 constructors and drivers championships in 2006 and 2007.
The team recently moved into a new Global Technolgy Center in Waxahachie, Texas that has seperate race shops for their F1, GP2 and Le Mans teams as well as those of the SSX Racing Developmental team.
The official lineup for the team can be viewed at SSX Racing Lineup
Welcome back SSX Racing Developmental
After winning the 2006 GP2 Championship, SSX Racing was allowed to run a second entry in the F1 league. This team became SSX Racing Developmental. The goal of the team was to be competitive while learning the ins and outs of the more advanced F1 league. This goal was achieved with a strong 8th place finish and the team even beat their big brother team in the final standings.
The team headquarters is in Waxahachie, Texas inside the SSX Racing Global Technolgy Center.
The official lineup for the team can be viewed at SSX Racing Developmental Lineup
Welcome back Dc'sCrazyCaz
DC's CrazyCaz is beginning their third year of competition in the IFGP. "I hope to do better this year with my new drivers etc." the team principle says.
The official lineup for the team can be viewed at DC'sCrazyCaz Lineup
Welcome back Red Bull Racers
Milo states angrily "We should have been second in 2007, I am still very disappointed about the FIAs decision" commenting on how his team members stole the sausage recipe from another Italian team. "We have a totally new team up this year and we hope to win every race"
The official lineup for the team can be viewed at Red Bull Racers Lineup
Welcome back Clingfilm Rockets
Once again Clingfilm Rockets are excited about the start of the new season, this being our third. With great success in our Rookie year we won both driver and manufacturer titles and were pleased with our performance in 2007 where we managed to come second. "We had a terrible start to our year last time" States Clingfilm the team principle, "but Dr Doctor who is in charge of our development came up with the goods by the end of the year, but to late to challenge. However if it were not for the fact that some team members from rival teams were caught stealing information I am not sure we would have been in this position as our junior team, Red Bull Racers, were ahead of us"
The official lineup for the team can be viewed at Clingfilm Rockets Lineup
Welcome back to Red Bull F1
Red Bull F1 is pleased to make a return to the starting grid for the 2008 season. We believe that we have made the necessary changes that were required to make this outfit the best in the league. All dirvers have been signed and contracts with our engine/chassis suppliers have been worked out.
We are please and excited to welcome Tim Hortons(Canadian coffee chain) as our new title sponsor. They have also announced that they will be sponsoring the 2008 Canadian Grand Prix.
The official lineup for the team can be viewed at Red Bull F1 Lineup
Welcome back Scuderia Modificata
Scuderia Modificata enters its third season hopeful to perform well. The team was competitive during it's rookie season, but financial troubles and an illegal chassis led to the team withdrawing from the 2007 season.
The official lineup for the team can be viewed at Scuderia Modificata Lineup
Welcome to a new competitor, Lena Tecnologia
This team is cloaked in mystery. Little is known at this point other than the official lineup and the fact Bernie cashed their entrance check. Is this the next Ferrari, or merely the next Force India? Time will tell.
The official lineup for the team can be viewed at Lena_Tecnologia_Lineup
Welcome another new team, Smokin' Snakes
The Smokin' Snakes team are being sponsored by the internationally renowed white wine producers Breogan. Each member of the Smokin' Snakes team will recieve an unlimited supply of Breogan's award winning white wine throughout the season. Of course, there will be no drinking and driving
The official lineup for the team can be viewed at Smokin' Snakes Lineup
We also welcome Scuderia Globex
2008 is the first season that Scuderia Globex competes for the F1 Constructors World Championship. The team is owned by Hank Scorpio, President of Globex Corporation. Mr. Scorpio has made it clear that nothing less than a World Championship is acceptable in the debut season of Scuderia Globex.
The official lineup for the team can be viewed at Scuderia Globex Lineup
We also welcome F1Galizia
Estrella uno Internacional is sponsoring a new team this year F1Galizia. If you haven't heard of Estrella uno Internacional they manufactured the cutting edge parts used in the alternative quantum universe experiment last year. Professor S declared at the time that without these parts "we could never have travelled to the alternative universe and return to tell the tale". However, detailed information regarding these parts have yet to be disclosed.
Estrella uno Internacional gave a statement this morning confirming they will be using their quantum expertise to aid the F1Galizia team however exactly how we will have to wait and see.
The official lineup for the team can be viewed at F1Galizia Lineup
We begin by welcoming a new team, Chencho & Cuco Racing Beat
"The cars livery is designed to confuse the opponents. Our mirror chromed wheels, multi level rear wings, Pepto-Bismol Pink Metallic(TM), Vomit Green Metallic(TM), and air ride equiped cars; might ride low and slow but, the sparkers in the rear will keep chasers from comming close." the team principle said.
The official lineup for the team can be viewed at Chencho & Cuco Racing Beat Lineup