A1 Grand Prix Schedule
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A1 Grand Prix Schedule
25 Sep: Brands Hatch, (GB)
9 Oct: EuroSpeedway, Lausitz (Ger)
23 Oct: Circuito Estoril (Por)
6 Nov: Eastern Creek, Sydney (Aus)
20 Nov: Sepang International Circuit (Mal)
11 Dec: Dubai Autodrome (UAE)
15 Jan: Sentul Circuit (Indonesia)
29 Jan: TBC, South Africa
12 Feb: Autodromo Internacional de Curitiba (Bra)
26 Feb: Parque Fundidora, Monterrey (Mex)
19 Mar: Laguna Seca, California (US)
2 Apr: Shanghai International Circuit (Chn)
For those who did not know much about the rival to F1.
The A1 GP is series completely owned and devised by Sheikh Maktoum Hasher Maktoum al-Maktoum, a member of the Dubai royal family.
The idea is to have up to 20 drivers competing for national teams, all of them using identical cars built to the same specifications by Lola.
Sky Sports has secured the rights to show the races for three years, starting next autumn.
Sheikh Maktoum Hasher Maktoum al-Maktoum
The Sheikh was in London's Trafalgar Square on Thursday to launch the UK franchise of the A1 series, which was originally unveiled in Dubai in March.
"Formula One is exciting in its own way. We are entering a new section of the market which hasn't been tapped, which is the winter months," he added.
"During the winter, nothing happens in motorsport.
"We are re-emphasising the skill of the driver and the ability of the team to get the best out of the car on the given day and the given track.
"It gives the opportunity to countries like India, Pakistan, Africa, Malaysia and Lebanon to compete on a level playing field against Europe."
The launch of the new series comes at a time when Formula One is trying to win back fans, having seen interest in the sport dip in recent years.
"What we are trying to do is launch a concept of single open-wheel, high-octane motorsport action and bring it to the people and the developing world," said the Sheikh.
"Instead of them just hosting races they are actually having the chance to partake.
"Most of the stars currently in F1 were not well known before. I'm looking to create new stars.
"We are going to have probably the first [black] African driver in motorsport in A1 Grand Prix. We are going to have the first Indian driver in a blue-chip event.
"It's an opportunity for these nations to shine."
As well i hear it will be similar to CART in that fans of all prices have greater access to paddocks and the drivers.
should be interesting or one big expensive flop
9 Oct: EuroSpeedway, Lausitz (Ger)
23 Oct: Circuito Estoril (Por)
6 Nov: Eastern Creek, Sydney (Aus)
20 Nov: Sepang International Circuit (Mal)
11 Dec: Dubai Autodrome (UAE)
15 Jan: Sentul Circuit (Indonesia)
29 Jan: TBC, South Africa
12 Feb: Autodromo Internacional de Curitiba (Bra)
26 Feb: Parque Fundidora, Monterrey (Mex)
19 Mar: Laguna Seca, California (US)
2 Apr: Shanghai International Circuit (Chn)
For those who did not know much about the rival to F1.
The A1 GP is series completely owned and devised by Sheikh Maktoum Hasher Maktoum al-Maktoum, a member of the Dubai royal family.
The idea is to have up to 20 drivers competing for national teams, all of them using identical cars built to the same specifications by Lola.
Sky Sports has secured the rights to show the races for three years, starting next autumn.
Sheikh Maktoum Hasher Maktoum al-Maktoum
The Sheikh was in London's Trafalgar Square on Thursday to launch the UK franchise of the A1 series, which was originally unveiled in Dubai in March.
"Formula One is exciting in its own way. We are entering a new section of the market which hasn't been tapped, which is the winter months," he added.
"During the winter, nothing happens in motorsport.
"We are re-emphasising the skill of the driver and the ability of the team to get the best out of the car on the given day and the given track.
"It gives the opportunity to countries like India, Pakistan, Africa, Malaysia and Lebanon to compete on a level playing field against Europe."
The launch of the new series comes at a time when Formula One is trying to win back fans, having seen interest in the sport dip in recent years.
"What we are trying to do is launch a concept of single open-wheel, high-octane motorsport action and bring it to the people and the developing world," said the Sheikh.
"Instead of them just hosting races they are actually having the chance to partake.
"Most of the stars currently in F1 were not well known before. I'm looking to create new stars.
"We are going to have probably the first [black] African driver in motorsport in A1 Grand Prix. We are going to have the first Indian driver in a blue-chip event.
"It's an opportunity for these nations to shine."
As well i hear it will be similar to CART in that fans of all prices have greater access to paddocks and the drivers.
should be interesting or one big expensive flop
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