some info about A1
What is A1 Grand Prix?
A1 Grand Prix is the first opportunity in any area of motorsport for nations to compete on a level playing field. It is a series where technology and innovation are deliberately equalised and performance is determined by human bravery, skill and excellence. Team and driver combine to create their advantage and the winning nation raises its flag in celebration.
A1 Grand Prix is more than just another motorsport phenomenon; it is a new sport -- The World Cup of Motorsport. Pitting driver against driver and country against country for the first time in history, A1 Grand Prix, The World Cup of Motorsport will bring together 25 nations representing 80 per cent of the world's population to actively compete on a level playing field.
A1 Grand Prix has created a new medium for national and international brands and organisations to promote themselves on a global scale. Through A1 Grand Prix, The World Cup of Motorsport, they can join forces with their national teams to be part of this unique sporting event.
The World Cup of Motorsport promotes countries and utilises the national patriotism instilled in every person on the planet not only attracting traditional motorsport and sporting fans but exciting anyone who is passionate about their heritage, country and population.
What does 'A1' mean?
The name 'A1' encapsulates the two key aspects of the World Cup of Motorsport, unity and excellence.
The letter 'A', being the first letter of the majority of the world's continents (Africa, North America, South America, Asia, Australasia, Antarctica and Europe) represents the world and its population. The number '1' signifies the unity between them -- All as One, One World.
In most languages, 'A1' is a term used to describe the best. A1 Grand Prix is the pinnacle of driver skill and national pride. Each nation's best driver will race for the pride of their nation to win the first ever World Cup of Motorsport.
What is a RACE WEEKEND SCHEDULE?
Friday
08:00 Gates open
11:00 – 11:25 Official Practice Session 1 (Part one) – Rookies only
11:35 – 12:00 Official Practice Session 1 (Part two) – Rookies only
14:00 – 15:00 Official Practice Session 2
Saturday
The average of the two best times of the four qualifying sessions will form the grid for the sprint race. All teams must participate timed in at least two timed qualifying sessions. Within each 15 minute session each team may only complete three laps (outlap, flying lap, in lap).
08:00 Gates open
11:00-12:00 Official Practice Session 3
14:15-14.30 Qualifying Session 1
(5 min break)
14:35-14.50 Qualifying Session 2
(5 min break)
14:55-15.10 Qualifying Session 3
(5 min break)
15:15-15.30 Qualifying Session 4
(5 min break)
Each session is followed by a 5 minute 'break' containing adverts and commentary. At the end of each 5 minute break fans on track and at home are brought up to date with the times.
Sunday
08:00 Gates open
10:30 Pit Lane opens
11:00 – 11:20 Sprint Race (Rolling start)
14:15 Pit Lane opens
15:00 – 16:10 Feature Race (Standing start)
All points are allocated to the winning Nation and there are no driver points. A1GP is a team effort and a team sport. The winner is the driver, team and most importantly the Nation is the winner.
