Robert Wickens came to F2 as one of the elite trio from the Red
Bull junior team, a privilege earnt following wins in a host of
single seater series including A1GP, Formula Renault 3.5 and Champ
Car Atlantics. Despite being only 20-years-old, Robert's mission
was clear - to win the championship.
Wickens started the year in stunning form, taking pole for the
opening two races of the season in Valencia before going on to
collect two dominant lights-to-flag victories. It was just the
result he wanted - and in front of FIA President Max Mosley and
Williams' Director of Engineering Patrick Head who presented his
trophies.
Unfortunately the next two events produced just one third place at
Spa. At both Brno and Spa Robert overheated his clutch and barely
got off the line, substantial accidents ensuing on both occasions.
However at Brands Hatch he hauled himself back into contention with
a 2nd and 4th, though Donington was fruitless after an engine
failure in race one and an accident in race two. Wickens then
finished the season in style, claiming three consecutive poles and
two podiums in the final three races. He ended the year as a superb
runner-up in the championship.
SPONSORS: Red Bull, Lukoil
BEST RESULTS: 2 x 1st, 2 x 2nd
BEST QUALIFYING: 5 x 1st
RACING IDOL: Kimi Raikkonen
RESIDENCE DURING 2009 SEASON: Ontario, Canada
& Salzburg, Austria
OTHER INTERESTS: Fitness, Karting, Golf