Blue skies, blue sea and some 1.4 million avid spectators witnessed the spectacular final race of the 2009 Red Bull Air Race World Championship, proudly sponsored by SEAT. Britain’s Paul Bonhomme surprised defending champion Hannes Arch of Austria by winning the final face off, in an aerobatic display marked by high-octane competition and nerves of steel. An ecstatic Bonhomme, who had finished second in the 2007and 2008 seasons, finally grabbed first place summing 67 championship points, followed by Arch, Australia’s Matt Hall and USA’s Kirby Chambliss. 

The complete 2009 Red Bull Air Race calendar included the following cities:

 Abu Dhabi - April 17/18 (closed)
 San Diego - May 09/10 (closed)
 Windsor Ontario - June 13/14 (closed)
 Budapest - August 19/20 - Sponsored by SEAT (closed)
 Porto - September 12/13 - Sponsored by SEAT (closed)
 Barcelona - October 03/04 - Sponsored by SEAT (closed)

And what brought SEAT to the World Championship back this year? For one thing the exclusive presentation of several new models, for another the thrill of competition and all the other activities, games and other soon to be announced surprises that surround Club SEAT and the VIP program for guests.  Just allow our Cupra Follow me car to lead you where the action is.

Just to wet your appetite, you can live the action again and again with the stunning photographs, videos and reports we have in this section.  Watch here, check out the Club SEAT of your country, and we’ll see you at the races!