Munich. The premiere of the Formula BMW World Final is fast approaching. From 13th to 16th December, the best drivers of the four international Formula BMW series will be measuring up against each other at the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC). Around the world, drivers are currently talking to their teams with a view to signing up for this highly attractive season final. "I'm definitely going to be there," says Sébastien Buemi of Switzerland, who leads the Formula BMW ADAC Championship before the season's final rounds in Hockenheim (22nd/23rd October). 60 000 US-Dollars worth of prize money will be distributed at the event, and the winner will be granted a Formula One test drive with the BMW managed team.
All drivers participating in any of the four Formula BMW series this year are eligible to take part in the prestigious event. Drivers will race in a tournament format featuring several qualifying rounds before the World Final race takes place on Friday, 16th December.

16-year-old Tobias Hegewald already boasts international Formula BMW experience, having competed in four rounds of the Formula BMW USA Championship. He will also be on the grid in Bahrain. "The event has a lot of appeal for my international sponsors. I want to present myself as a driver before an expert public," comments the youngster from Waldbreitbach/GER).