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.phpTeams include Brazil..Pakistan...India...USA...Canada and others.
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