The 2009 Euroseries 3000 began on 16 May at the

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and finished at Monza in

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on 18 October after 14 races. In February, 2009, series organisers

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announced that the first-generation

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chassis, the

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, would be introduced into the championship to replace the previous

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model. It was also announced that

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became the title sponsor of the series for the next three years. As a result of the sponsorship deal, the winner of the drivers' championship won a free season in the

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for 2010. It also allowed them to participate in the

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and their official testing sessions on 23 and 24 October, less than a week after winning this title. Will Bratt claimed that honour, after his second place in the final race broke a tie with

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as both drivers finished level on points and victories.

Teams and drivers

† FMS International became

prior to round three in

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.
‡ Teamcraft Motorsport were taken over in the series by Team Costa Rica prior to round three in

Race calendar

Rounds denoted with a blue background are a part of the Italian Formula 3000 Championship.

Championship Standings

* Points for both championships were awarded as follows: In addition: * One point was awarded for Pole position for Race One * One point was awarded for fastest lap in each race

Drivers

F3000 Italian Championship

Teams

References

External links

Official Euroseries 3000 site
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