The 2009 International Formula Master was the third and last

International Formula Master International Formula Master, also known as Formula Super 2000, was a European-based junior single seater formula. The series was conceived as a competitor for Formula Three and made its debut at Valencia in 2007. European television channel Euros ...

season. The season consisted of eight double-header events, beginning on May 16 at Pau and ending on September 20 at

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. The series supported the

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at all European rounds except the Race of Portugal, and supported

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at the and at the .

Fabio Leimer Fabio Leimer (born 17 April 1989) is a former professional racing driver from Switzerland. He is best known for winning the 2013 GP2 Series. Career Karting Like many of today's racing drivers, Rothrist-born Leimer started his career in karting b ...

claimed the title for

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, winning his seventh race of the season at

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Prize Tests

Like the previous season, the top drivers in the International Formula Master series standings at the end of the year will be awarded with a wide range of prize tests in various other racing categories. As champion, Fabio Leimer received a

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test with French team

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, with Leimer, Sergey Afanasyev and Josef Král all earning the chance to use the chassis simulator of

team

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for a day. In addition, tests have also been confirmed with

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team

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and with the

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used in the World Touring Car Championship.

Teams and drivers

R = Series rookie for 2009

Race calendar

Championship Standings

* Points for both championships were awarded as follows: In addition: * One point was awarded for

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for Race One * One point was awarded for fastest lap in each race

Drivers

Teams

References

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