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The 63rd FIA Formula One Season will officially kick off in Melbourne, Australia on March 18, 2012. Contested over 20 races globally, this will be the longest ever season in the history of the sport. The 2012 season is scheduled to see the return of the U.S. Grand Prix, which will take place in Austin, Texas. After being cancelled in 2011 due to civil protests, the Bahrain Grand Prix is also expected to return. The season’s final race will take place in Brazil on November 25.
The STOXX Global Grand Prix Index measures the performance of the major global players in the Formula 1 industry. The index covers engine manufacturers, tire suppliers, oil and fuel suppliers participating in the Formula 1, as well as title sponsors. As of March 15, 2012 the index is up 5.43%% since December 31, 2010. Over the same timeframe, global and local markets as measured by the STOXX Global 200 and STOXX Australia 50 blue-chip indices, were up 4.18% and down -4.29%, respectively.
Please see the attached performance chart for further information.
