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Title: A1 Grand Prix Post by: Genesis on October 10, 2005, 07:26:36 AM Well, we all love F1, but has anyone seen the new A1 Grand Prix? Similar to F1, but only instead of constructors like Ferrari etc. leading, we have different countries squaring off:
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's an entirely new sport - The World Cup of Motorsport. Pitting driver against driver and country against country for the first time in history, A1 Grand Prix 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 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 IS AN A1 GRAND PRIX EVENT? A fast, exciting, adrenaline fuelled weekend full of entertainment in a glamorous and exclusive environment, affordable and accessible to all the family. With three days of on-track action, an A1 Grand Prix event offers a rare opportunity for fans to interact with teams and drivers. Exclusively inclusive, The World Cup of Motorsport brings the thrill of international motorsport to billions of fans across the globe. Taking in a mix of established world-famous venues, exciting new state-of-the-art facilities and tight twisty street circuits, A1 Grand Prix promises to deliver high-speed action at every turn. An A1 Grand Prix event is a fast, exciting, adrenaline fuelled weekend in a glamorous and exclusive environment, affordable and accessible to all. RACE WEEKEND SCHEDULE Friday 09:00 Gates open 13:00-14:00 Official Practice Session 1 16:00-17:00 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). 11:00-12:00 Official Practice Session 3 14:00 15 min Qualifying Session 1 (10 min break) 15 min Qualifying Session 2 (10 min break) 15 min Qualifying Session 3 (10 min break) 15 min Qualifying Session 4 Each session is followed by a 10 minute �break� containing adverts and commentary. At the end of each 10 minute break fans on track and at home are brought up to date with the times. Sprint Race The average (based on aggregate) of the best two lap times will determine the grid for the sprint race which will be a rolling start. The sprint race will be between 20 and 30 minutes long. 1st place will receive 10 points 2nd place will receive 9 points 3rd place will receive 8 points 4th place will receive 7 points 5th place will receive 6 points 6th place will receive 5 points 7th place will receive 4 points 8th place will receive 3 points 9th place will receive 2 points 10th place will receive 1 points The results of the sprint race will determine the grid for the feature race. Feature Race The results of the sprint race will determine the grid for the feature race. The feature race will be between 45 and 60 minutes. 1st place will receive 10 points 2nd place will receive 9 points 3rd place will receive 8 points 4th place will receive 7 points 5th place will receive 6 points 6th place will receive 5 points 7th place will receive 4 points 8th place will receive 3 points 9th place will receive 2 points 10th place will receive 1 points One point will be allocated to the fastest lap achieved by a team during the sprint race or feature race. Sunday 09:00 Gates open 10:00-10:15 Warm up (optional) Tbc Driver Parade 13:00 Pit Lane opens 13:30-14:00 Sprint Race (rolling start) 14:30 Pit Lane opens 15:00-06 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. Drivers Only drivers who take part in at least one of the three practice sessions can take part in the races. Therefore a maximum of three drivers can take part at a race weekend. Team The Nations technical team who work in the pits cannot exeed more than ten people to make sure that all teams have a level playing field. http://www.a1gp.com/main.php Teams include Brazil..Pakistan...India...USA...Canada and others. Title: Re: A1 Grand Prix Post by: Shoco on October 11, 2005, 02:24:59 PM im looking forward to this
the first round at brands hatch wasnt the best tho, and i missed last weekend round but i should see the rest so im hoping for some good racing Title: Re: A1 Grand Prix Post by: Grouse on October 12, 2005, 01:08:14 PM last weekend was a nice race :), The only downside to A1 are those really really slow countries with their crappy drivers they keep on causing crashes and stuff, our counrty(The netherlands) has one of the best drivers but he always gets hit by one of those crappy drivers so he has to start at the back the next race :no:
Title: Re: A1 Grand Prix Post by: IzzyDutch on October 13, 2005, 10:31:44 AM Jos will be on the podium soon if he can just qualify up front.
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